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White papers, working papers, preprints: What's the difference?

The Journalist's Resource @journoresource.bsky.social · 2d

In this 2022 piece, we explain the most common types of research papers journalists will encounter, noting their strengths and weaknesses.

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We explain the pros and cons of four types of research paper: White papers, working papers, preprints and academic journal articles.

How to spot predatory journals: 4 tips and 2 checklists - The Journalist's Resource

The Journalist's Resource @journoresource.bsky.social · 4d

NEW: It’s important for journalists to be aware of predatory journals because such journals pose a threat to the integrity of science journalism. Here are 4 tips and 2 checklists:

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It’s important for journalists to be aware of predatory journals because such journals pose a threat for the integrity of science journalism.

Study sheds light on journalists’ knowledge of predatory journals - The Journalist's Resource

The Journalist's Resource @journoresource.bsky.social · 4d

NEW: In-depth interviews with health and science journalists reveal that while some feel confident in identifying predatory journals, they still mostly rely on prestige journals to avoid problematic research.

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In-depth interviews with health and science journalists reveal that most believed predatory journals are a problem for their peers, or a problem in theory, but not a problem they would ever fall for t...

6 tips to help you avoid overgeneralizing research findings

The Journalist's Resource @journoresource.bsky.social · 5d

NEW: Journalists often overgeneralize study results by reporting that they apply to a much larger group of people than they actually do. In this tip sheet, scholars offer guidance and explain why it's a bad idea to rely on AI tools to summarize research.

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Read this to avoid overgeneralize research results, or reporting that they apply to a larger group of people than they actually do.

How and why the government borrows money

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The Journalist's Resource @journoresource.bsky.social · 7d

The US government is paying $1 trillion a year in interest on its debt. With interest costs outpacing national defense spending, this June 2025 piece will help journalists understand the public debt and explain it to audiences.

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With interest costs outpacing defense spending, this piece will help journalists understand the public debt and explain it to audiences.

Covering Trump’s tariffs? 4 things you need to know

The Journalist's Resource @journoresource.bsky.social · 9d

In January, The Journalist's Resource and Econofact hosted a webinar featuring two trade economists and an NPR producer whose reporting teams have covered tariffs. Here are 4 key takeaways to help you with your reporting.

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The Journalist's Resource and Econofact recently hosted a webinar on covering tariffs. Watch the recording and read key takeaways.

Abortion pill mifepristone: An explainer and research roundup

The Journalist's Resource @journoresource.bsky.social · 12d

This piece, published in June 2024, aims to help inform the narrative on medication abortion with scientific evidence.

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This piece explains what medication abortion is and lists overwhelming evidence that shows mifepristone and misoprostol's safety.

State debt: How and why US states borrow money

The Journalist's Resource @journoresource.bsky.social · 12d

In this piece, we explain the types of public projects that states fund by issuing debt, how states take on debt and why journalists should cover state debt — plus, you can explore a state-by-state debt database.

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Learn the types of public projects that states fund by issuing debt and download an exclusive state-by-state debt database.

Accidental falls in the older adult population: What academic research shows

The Journalist's Resource @journoresource.bsky.social · 14d

It's Falls Prevention Awareness Week. Each year, more than 1 in 4 older adults in the U.S. report falling and 1 in 10 are injured from a fall. In this 2024 research-based explainer, we explore disparities, prevention efforts and costs associated with falls.

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Each year, more than 1 in 4 older adults in the U.S. report falling and 1 in 10 are injured from a fall. This research-based explainer explores disparities, prevention efforts and costs associated wit...

Don’t say ‘prove’: How to report on the conclusiveness of research findings

The Journalist's Resource @journoresource.bsky.social · 15d

This tip sheet explains why it's rarely accurate for news stories to report that a new study proves anything — even when a press release says it does.

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In this tip sheet, we explain why it's rarely accurate to report that research studies prove anything — even if a press release says so.

13 questions journalists should ask to gauge research quality

The Journalist's Resource @journoresource.bsky.social · 15d

Asking these 13 questions can help journalists spot red flags in research, including studies that policymakers and elected officials use to defend their stances on certain issues.

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Asking these 13 questions can help journalists spot red flags in research, including studies that policymakers cite to defend their stances.

Self-care tips for journalists -- plus a list of several resources

The Journalist's Resource @journoresource.bsky.social · 18d

We know many of you are feeling burned out by the nonstop news cycle. This piece, published in 2021, offers practical self-care tips. Take a break, check it out and share it with anyone who might need a reset.
#selfcare #journalism #mentalhealth

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There may be a silver lining to the traumatic year that last year was. The topic of journalists’ mental health is becoming less taboo.

8 key facts journalists should know about minority-serving institutions

The Journalist's Resource @journoresource.bsky.social · 19d

This tip sheet will help journalists cover the U.S. Department of Education's decision to slash funding for hundreds of colleges and universities designated as minority-serving institutions.

#education #MSI #journalism

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Knowing these eight things will help journalists ask better questions and provide more probing coverage of minority-serving institutions.

How and why the government borrows money

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The Journalist's Resource @journoresource.bsky.social · 21d

The US government is paying $1 trillion a year in interest on its debt. This June 2025 piece will help journalists understand the public debt and explain it to audiences.
#nationaldebt #economics #finance #journalism

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With interest costs outpacing defense spending, this piece will help journalists understand the public debt and explain it to audiences.

6 tips for covering tribal colleges and universities

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The Journalist's Resource @journoresource.bsky.social · 22d

In this piece, researchers, journalists & Indigenous student advocates share tips on covering tribal colleges and universities, which serve students from over 250 federally recognized tribal nations and a growing number of students with no tribal affiliation.

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These six tips will help journalists cover tribal colleges, which prepare tribal citizens to work in and strengthen tribal communities.

State debt: How and why US states borrow money

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The Journalist's Resource @journoresource.bsky.social · 22d

In this in-depth explainer, you'll learn the types of public projects that states fund by issuing debt, how states take on debt and why journalists should cover state debt + explore a state-by-state debt database.

#state #finances #business #journalism

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Learn the types of public projects that states fund by issuing debt and download an exclusive state-by-state debt database.

Covering health misinformation: What journalists need to rethink

The Journalist's Resource @journoresource.bsky.social · 26d

In this June 2025 piece, journalists and public health experts shared 12 strategies for building trust, using careful language and improving coverage of health rumors and falsehoods.

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Journalists and public health experts share strategies for building trust, using careful language and improving coverage of health misinformation during a workshop at the AHCJ annual conference.

8 key facts journalists should know about minority-serving institutions

The Journalist's Resource @journoresource.bsky.social · 27d

If you're reporting on minority-serving institutions, here are 8 key facts about colleges that serve many underrepresented students:

#education #MSI #DOE

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Knowing these eight things will help journalists ask better questions and provide more probing coverage of minority-serving institutions.

Eating disorders in boys and men: A research roundup

The Journalist's Resource @journoresource.bsky.social · 28d

NEW: In this research-based piece, we provide an overview of eating disorders in males, including the latest available data and summaries of studies to help inform news coverage of this underreported issue.

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In this research-based piece, we provide an overview of eating disorders in males, including the latest available data and summaries of studies to help inform news coverage of this underreported issue...

PFAS 'forever chemicals' in tap water: Explainer and research roundup

The Journalist's Resource @journoresource.bsky.social · 28d

In this 2023 piece, we summarize studies on where #PFAS are found, health impacts, the efficacy of consumer water filters, new methods of destroying PFAS, and racial disparities in PFAS exposure.

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We summarize studies on health impacts, the efficacy of consumer water filters, racial disparities in PFAS exposure, and more.

If you report on the U.S. economy, get to know these data sources

The Journalist's Resource @journoresource.bsky.social · 29d

In this Jan. 2025 piece, we spotlight free #data sources that #journalists can use to report on economic issues ranging from GDP and inflation to economic inequality, along with topics outside of economics, such as education spending.

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We spotlight 8 free data sources journalists can use to report on economic issues ranging from GDP and inflation to economic inequality.

State debt: How and why US states borrow money

The Journalist's Resource @journoresource.bsky.social · Sep 4

NEW: Learn the types of public projects that states fund by issuing debt, how states take on debt and why journalists should cover state debt — plus, explore a state-by-state debt database.

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Learn the types of public projects that states fund by issuing debt and download an exclusive state-by-state debt database.

Routine childhood vaccinations: A primer and research roundup

The Journalist's Resource @journoresource.bsky.social · Sep 3

In this piece, published in August 2024, we examine research to help journalists report on strategies to increase childhood vaccinations as the political divide in Americans' attitudes toward vaccines widens.

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Routine childhood vaccinations fell amid COVID-19. Academic research spotlights ways schools can help boost those numbers.

What happens when private equity firms sell medical practices?

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The Journalist's Resource @journoresource.bsky.social · Sep 2

When private equity firms buy health care practices, they tend to exit after only a few years. Researchers explored the impact on doctors and patients when investors cash out.

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Private equity firms that buy health care practices tend to exit quickly. What happens to doctors and patients when investors cash out?