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Research

Statistical terms used in research studies: A primer for media

Leighton Walter Kille | April 7, 2015
From "sample" to "confounding variables," a compilation of useful statistical concepts with which journalism students and working journalists should be familiar.
Verily crowdsourced evidence collection (veri.ly)
Reporting

Tools for verifying and assessing the validity of social media and user-generated content

Josh Stearns | April 2, 2015
2015 Overview of tools that can help journalists assess the reliability of materials generated by users and diffused through social media
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Research

Eight questions to ask when interpreting academic studies: A primer for media

Justin Feldman | March 26, 2015
Scholarly research is a great source for rigorous, unbiased information, but making judgments about its quality can be difficult. Here are some important questions to ask when reading studies.
U.S. data explorer (U.S. Census Bureau)
Foundations

Addressing journalistic innumeracy and math phobia: A sequence of resources to sharpen your mind

John Wihbey | March 11, 2015
2015 roundup of useful materials and tip sheets that can help journalists improve their mathematical reasoning skills and reduce errors across a range of subjects.
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Research

Guide to critical thinking, research, data and theory: Overview for journalists

John Wihbey | March 6, 2015
Terms and concepts relating to academic research methods, theories and ways of thinking about questions.
Style

Copyediting for reporters: How to get the basics right

Leighton Walter Kille | February 13, 2015
Dedicating time to examine your stories' grammar, spelling and accuracy is essential. Putting on an editor's hat allows you see your own copy in a different way and help you improve it.
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Research

Research tip sheets: Lessons on online search techniques, reading studies, understanding data and methods

John Wihbey | January 7, 2015
Curriculum overview with links to a variety of materials that help foster basic research competencies.
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Research

Regression analysis: A quick primer for media on a fundamental form of data crunching

Leighton Walter Kille | November 25, 2014
From studies on the relationship between wages and well being to the financial benefits of political incumbency, scientific research frequently involves the technique of regression. We explain the basics.
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Research

Beyond “he said, she said” journalism: Using research to inform the debate over 12 controversial issues

John Wihbey | August 13, 2014
Tip sheet that highlights perennial journalistic problems and provides a dozen models of background research that can help reporters sort through conflicting information.
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Research

Academic research and studies: How they work and why journalists should care

Journalist's Resource | August 7, 2014
Overview article that provides an introduction to the academic research world and explains how it can be leveraged by journalists.

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