What’s standard deviation? 4 things journalists need to know
Not sure what ‘standard deviation’ is or why it matters in academic research? We outline four key things journalists need to know about this common measure.
Not sure what ‘standard deviation’ is or why it matters in academic research? We outline four key things journalists need to know about this common measure.
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It’s not a recession unless the National Bureau of Economic Research says so. Plus, tips for writing accurate headlines and what matters to Americans’ economic perceptions.
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Statistical significance is a highly technical, nuanced mathematical concept. Journalists who cover academic research should have a basic understanding of what it represents and the controversy surrounding it.
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We teamed up with two reporters who know a lot about firearms to create a tip sheet that briefs journalists on basic terminology and warns them about some of the pitfalls of covering gun issues.
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To help journalists cover stories related to antisemitism in America, we enlisted reporting tips from several people who research the topic.
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Tracie Powell, journalist and founder of a new venture philanthropy organization, shares five podcast episodes about funding, sustaining and growing community news outlets.
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It’s unlikely journalists will stop covering elections as a competitive game, despite researchers’ warnings that it can harm voters and others. Two scholars offer ideas for at least improving so-called ‘horse race’ reporting.
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Experts and journalists who have researched and worked with trauma survivors say that practicing trauma-informed journalism not only leads to better, more accurate stories, but also helps protect survivors from further harm.
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Their 18-month investigation also reveals why regulators failed to correct the problem and its impact on workers and the surrounding community.
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Two reporters explain how they overcame major barriers investigating FEMA and share tips on interviewing hesitant sources, building data journalism skills and more.
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