7 ways to inform news coverage of immigration at the southern U.S. border
We share insights for well-rounded immigration coverage from five experts — plus, a trove of resources to inform your immigration reporting.
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Prioritizing mental health in the newsroom: 5 tips to get you started
In a recent one-hour webinar, a panel of experts shared insights and tips for taking care of journalists who cover traumatic events. For those who couldn’t tune in, we’re sharing a video recording and five highlights from the discussion.
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Using academic research to do investigative journalism: 5 tips from our webinar
For those who couldn’t attend our recent training, here are some of the tips Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Neil Bedi, criminologist Rachel Lovell and I shared.
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6 tips for improving news coverage of older people
Two experienced journalists offer tips for better, deeper news coverage of aging-related issues and stories involving older people.
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Percent change versus percentage-point change: What’s the difference? 4 tips for avoiding math errors
Many people get ‘percent change’ and ‘percentage-point change’ confused. Use this tip sheet, featuring insights from data journalism pioneer Jennifer LaFleur, to get it right.
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Covering nonprofits: Questions, answers and tips for following the money
Are you new to reporting on the world of nonprofits? Keep reading to learn how to get started. Plus, check out related academic research and recent news investigations.
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Covering student loan forgiveness: 5 tips from Danielle Douglas-Gabriel
A Washington Post higher education reporter shares insights to help journalists cover the new federal student loan forgiveness program and higher education debt more broadly.
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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.
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Are we in a recession? 4 things journalists should know when covering an economic downturn
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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5 things journalists need to know about statistical significance
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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