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Newspaper coverage of celebrity suicides falls short of expert guidelines
Source: JournalistsResource.org13 questions journalists should ask to gauge the quality of a research study
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Academic research is one of journalists’ best tools for covering public policy issues. It’s also a tool that takes skill to use.
Experienced journalists use research to ground their work and fact-check claims made by politicians, policymakers and others. Many journalists, however, are not trained in research methods and statistical analysis. Some have difficulty differentiating between a quality study and a questionable one.
10 tips for covering white supremacy and far-right extremists
Source: JournalistsResource.orgCovering whistleblowers, corruption: 6 tips for journalists
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Source: JournalistsResource.orgThe consequences of 'horse race' reporting: What the research says
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When journalists covering elections focus primarily on who’s winning or losing — instead of on policy issues — voters, candidates and the news industry itself suffer, a growing body of research has found.
Can red flag laws curb mass shootings? There's no research to say
Source: JournalistsResource.orgHow journalists cover mass shootings: 5 recent studies to consider
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After covering a major tragedy such as a mass shooting, it’s helpful for editors and reporters to review their work. What did they do well? What were their shortcomings and oversights? How did their coverage impact audiences, communities and victims’ families? And just as important: How can the newsroom do a better job next time?
Unfortunately, in the case of mass shootings, some news outlets might have to deal with a next time.