Research chat: Steve Coll of the New Yorker and the New America Foundation
Interview with author and journalist Steve Coll, named the new Dean of Columbia Journalism School, about the relationship between research and media.
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Six powerful examples of journalism’s importance: Recent civic impacts of the press
Six powerful investigative stories from 2013, finalists for the Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting, that make for a strong reading list for classrooms and those interested in journalism.
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Government-related research websites; transparency, FOIA and data projects
Sites relating to state and federal agencies; also featuring independent watchdogs, data and archive efforts.
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Research chat: Political scientist John Sides on election 2012
Interview with George Washington University scholar John Sides about academic research and the 2012 presidential election.
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How to write an op-ed or column
Tip sheet on formulating, researching, writing and editing news opinion articles.
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Research chat: Information scientist Alison Head on student habits
Interview with Alison Head, co-director of the University of Washington’s Project Information Literacy, which studies student online research habits.
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National Journal’s Jody Brannon on demographics, data and stories: Research chat
2013 interview with veteran digital journalist and educator Jody Brannon, who now oversees a pioneering demographics-driven news project.
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Clues for young journalists: Looking back into your future
2012 overview of Stephen Hess’ book and research project, Whatever Happened to the Washington Reporters, 1978-2012, exploring journalists’ career paths.
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Research chat: The Economist’s Greg Ip with the inside story on business reporting
2012 interview with The Economist’s Greg Ip, U.S. economics editor, with tips on business reporting and an inside look at skills such as research and interviewing.
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Research chat: Harvard’s Gary King on data, social science and media connections
2012 interview with Harvard University political scientist and data expert Gary King, on connections between social science and data journalism.
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