How to find an expert and tap research networks on deadline: Tips on Google Scholar and Microsoft Academic Search
Review of how to use Google Scholar and Microsoft Academic Search in order to locate and leverage networks of scholarly experts.
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Guide to critical thinking, research, data and theory: Overview for journalists
Terms and concepts relating to academic research methods, theories and ways of thinking about questions.
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The value of editing in the digital age: Readers’ perceptions of article quality and professionalism
2014 study in Digital Journalism examining the potential role of story editing in readers’ perceptions of the professionalism, organization, writing and value of news content.
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Meredith Artley of CNN Digital: Five rules for modern journalists
The editor-in-chief of CNN Digital and president of the Online News Association, Artley provides practical tips and examples for journalists looking to optimize their digital work.
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Six Web-based tools and applications that can help you communicate visually
2015 review of some of the best free, open tools on the Web for creating charts, graphs, videos, timelines and more. We recommend applications and discuss merits and drawbacks.
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Copyediting for reporters: How to get the basics right
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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Remembering David Carr of the New York Times: A meta-level conversation about power, networks and media
After the 2015 death of the New York Times media critic, we highlight his 2011 conversation with scholar danah boyd on the nature of media in the era of WikiLeaks and Occupy Wall Street.
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Research tip sheets: Lessons on online search techniques, reading studies, understanding data and methods
Curriculum overview with links to a variety of materials that help foster basic research competencies.
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Major administrative datasets of the U.S. government — all in one place
2014 list of data sources and tools from a range of federal agencies, courtesy of Katherine R. Smith, executive director of the Council of Professional Associations on Federal Statistics.
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Dataset digest: From Data.gov to Chartbuilder, a lesson with organic farm data
With a growing number of public datasets and data-visualization tools available, we provide a simple exercise in how to create a time-series graph using Quartz’s Chartbuilder application.
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