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Tip sheet from Columbia Journalism School: Safety and self-care strategies for every beat

by The Journalist's Resource | September 23, 2016

This tip sheet on how to cover conflict and stay safe is from the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma.

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Photographers covering a rally in Istanbul.

Politics & Government

First-time international reporting: Tips from a former foreign correspondent

by David Trilling | September 20, 2016

A tip sheet for journalists traveling abroad to report for the first time.

Expert Commentary

Media, Politics & Government

Interviewing politicians and public leaders: Advice from TIME’s Molly Ball

by Denise-Marie Ordway | September 15, 2016

2016 tip sheet featuring advice on interviewing politicians and public leaders from Molly Ball, a staff writer at The Atlantic.

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Economics

Finding and reading a balance sheet: Accounting basics for journalists

by David Trilling | September 7, 2016

This 2016 tip sheet helps journalists find and understand financial reports, such as the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement.

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Criminal Justice, Media

Reporting on people: 26 ways to find personal information deadline

by Denise-Marie Ordway | August 30, 2016

This step-by-step guide can help journalists find public and private information about someone connected to a crime while working on deadline.

Expert Commentary

Health, Media

Covering the Zika virus and local outbreaks: Journalism guides and tips

by Denise-Marie Ordway | August 24, 2016

2016 collection of guides and tip sheets aimed at helping journalists cover the Zika virus accurately and responsibly.

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Media

Copyright-free images: How to find free photos and graphics

by David Trilling | August 15, 2016

A 2016 tip sheet explains how to locate copyright-free imagery online.

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Politics & Government

Tracking foreign influence peddling in America: Tip sheet

by David Trilling | August 1, 2016

A 2016 tip sheet that offers journalists guidance on how to research foreign lobbying in the United States.

Expert Commentary

Health, Media

Reporting on health risk in medical studies, pharmaceutical trials: Tips from The Poynter Institute

by The Journalist's Resource | June 16, 2016

2016 tip sheet from The Poynter Institute that explains how to report on changes in risk as it relates to health and medical studies and pharmaceutical trials.

Expert Commentary

Interviewing a source: Tips

by The Journalist's Resource | June 1, 2016

The basics of preparing, conducting, and editing an interview; with special emphasis on public officials and expert sources.

Editors’ Picks

Politics & Government

Unlocked: How the federal government historically has hired and fired workers

April 10, 2025

We break down the types of employees who work for the U.S. government along with laws and regulations that define how federal workers have, until recently, typically been hired and fired.

Media, Politics & Government

Covering immigration in 2025: 3 reporting tips and a list of data resources

March 11, 2025

We share expert insights from attorney Linda Dakin-Grimm, researcher Austin Kocher and investigative reporter Caitlin Dickerson — along with some of their favorite data sources.

Health, Politics & Government

Childhood vaccines: What research shows about their safety and potential side effects

February 26, 2025

In this piece, we share reporting tips, explain how vaccine side effects are tracked in the U.S., and discuss research on the safety of childhood vaccines.

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