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Women see value and benefits of college, while men lag on both fronts
Source: JournalistsResource.orgCovering annual college rankings: Reporting tips
Source: JournalistsResource.orgConstrained after college: Student loans and early-career occupational choices
Source: JournalistsResource.orgNo A 4 U: The relationship between multitasking and academic performance
Source: JournalistsResource.orgHow do I get data about my college? Tips for journalism students on higher education sources, databases
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College campuses are where many great journalists first were bitten by the investigative reporting “bug” and first experienced the thrills, and challenges, of digging into a complex story. Nothing beats talking to students, faculty, staff and members of surrounding communities, of course. But online databases and sources can provide context and data, and generate new stories and fresh angles.
Listed below are some online databases to get you started. But a bit of background before you dive in:
College sports: How winning impacts revenue
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Asians in higher education: Research review of the "model minority" myth
Source: JournalistsResource.orgCollege majors, employment and "sciences vs. humanities" data
Source: JournalistsResource.orgHow higher education affects wealth by race, ethnicity
Source: JournalistsResource.orgMany colleges and universities nationwide continue to come under increased pressure to justify the value of a college degree. In particular, more policymakers are pushing for accountability among public institutions and making funding decisions based at least partly on the employment rates and salaries of recent graduates.