Academic journals that give journalists free access
Some journalists might not realize that many academic journals let them bypass their paywalls. We show you which ones and how to set up free accounts.
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8 ways journalists can access academic research for free
A lot of academic research exists behind paywalls. We outline eight ways reporters can get free access to high-quality scholarship.
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Eating disorders doubled at 38 US pediatric hospitals the first year of COVID-19, study finds
A biostatistician at Boston Children’s Hospital explains the findings and offers advice on reporting on eating disorders among children and teenagers.
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Research raises new questions about missing and murdered Indigenous women
The bodies of Native American women, when found, are most likely to be categorized as unidentified in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, a study finds.
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When the world comes to your community: 7 tips for reporting on the local impacts of international trade
Want to turn a global trade story local but don’t know where to start? Looking for reliable data on supply chains? Keep reading for 7 tips from our webinar on international trade.
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Video: Interviewing trauma survivors and other vulnerable sources
In a recent panel, “Rethinking the Interview: In an Unequal World, Do We Need New Rules?” hosted by the NYU Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, freelance science journalist Tara Haelle, and JR’s Naseem Miller discuss tips and advice on interviewing people who are vulnerable and have little or no experience in dealing with the news media.
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Covering LGBTQ+ health and health care: Reporting tips and story ideas
To help inform your news coverage about LGBTQ+ health, we’ve collected resources and style guides, advice from experts and journalists, and eight great story ideas.
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6 tips for covering race-based affirmative action in college admissions
Seven researchers whose work demonstrates the benefits or drawbacks of race-based affirmative action offer advice on covering the issue.
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Organizing your research: A scientist’s tips for journalists
Maya Gosztyla, a Ph.D. candidate in the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program at the University of California San Diego, provides an overview of literature mapping tools, RSS feeds, research management software and databases to help journalists organize their research.
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10 simple data errors that can ruin an investigation
Several data journalists discuss common data errors that have threatened or even ruined past investigative journalism projects. Read on to avoid these errors yourself.
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