Academic research and studies: How they work and why journalists should care
Overview article that provides an introduction to the academic research world and explains how it can be leveraged by journalists.
Know Your Research
Tip sheets and explainers to help journalists understand academic research methods, find and recognize high-quality research, investigate scientific misconduct and research errors, and avoid missteps when reporting on new studies and public opinion polls.
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Math basics for journalists: Working with averages and percentages
Understanding numbers and conveying their meaning is part of being a journalist. You should have a working knowledge of arithmetic, be comfortable with statistics, percentages and more.
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Database checklist: Key academic research resources — both free and restricted
Article with links to key academic and research databases and a discussion of free/paid access issues.
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Advanced Internet research techniques: Five key lessons from Google
Overview of search lessons and techniques from Google, with a focus on how to locate scholarly and research-related resources.
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Research chat: Andrew Revkin on covering and using scholarship
Interview with longtime New York Times reporter and Dot Earth blogger Andrew Revkin
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Research strategy guide for finding quality, credible sources
Strategies for finding academic studies and other information you need to give your stories authority and depth
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Study-based story ideas for community journalists
Suggested ways to use scholarly research as a lens through which to see events in a reporter’s area.
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Health and medical research websites
Open access database of scientific research, including on biology, disease, genetics and much more.
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Economics research websites
Database of statistics and historical data as well as surveys, reports, working papers and articles.
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Environmental and energy research websites
Compendium of websites with more information on environment, energy, climate and sustainability issues
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