This tip sheet outlines some of the many ways researchers can help the news media cover research accurately, starting with the journalists who interview them about their own work.
Report Explores and Recommends Peer Support Networks for U.S. Journalists Facing Online Abuse
The PEN America report fills an important gap in knowledge about the existing structures of peer support networks inside and outside of the news industry and journalists’ general views and needs for peer support.
The PEN America report fills an important gap in knowledge about the existing structures of peer support networks inside and outside of the news industry and journalists’ general views and needs for peer support.
Public Funding for Sports Stadiums: A Primer and Research Roundup
Team owners looking to build or revamp big league sports stadiums often seek public funds in the hundreds of millions of dollars. But research conducted over decades indicates these investments almost never lead to massive economic gains for host cities.
Team owners looking to build or revamp big league sports stadiums often seek public funds in the hundreds of millions of dollars. But research conducted over decades indicates these investments almost never lead to massive economic gains for host cities.
Reporting on DEI in Higher Education: 5 Key Takeaways From The Journalist’s Resource Webinar
Three researchers offered journalists tips and insights to help strengthen news coverage of college DEI efforts and legislators' push to restrict or ban them.
Three researchers offered journalists tips and insights to help strengthen news coverage of college DEI efforts and legislators’ push to restrict or ban them.
How They Did It: The New York Times Exposes Migrant Child Labor Exploitation Across 50 States
Journalist Hannah Dreier discusses her investigative series, the database of unaccompanied migrant children she created and how other journalists can use it in their own reporting.
Journalist Hannah Dreier discusses her investigative series, the database of unaccompanied migrant children she created and how other journalists can use it in their own reporting.
How They Did It: Streetsblog Exposes Underground Sales of Illicit Temporary License Plates in New York City
Streetsblog NYC investigative reporter Jesse Coburn shares four tips from his seven-month investigation into the black market for temporary vehicle tags.
Streetsblog NYC investigative reporter Jesse Coburn shares four tips from his seven-month investigation into the black market for temporary vehicle tags.
How Voter Registration Rules Discourage Some Americans From Voting: An Explainer and Research Roundup
A big reason voter registration rates vary so much in the U.S. is because states have their own election policies and processes, which can make registering easy or difficult. Election offices also differ in how they educate voters.
A big reason voter registration rates vary so much in the U.S. is because states have their own election policies and processes, which can make registering easy or difficult. Election offices also differ in how they educate voters.
Felony Disenfranchisement in the US: An Explainer and Research Roundup
People incarcerated for felony convictions lose the right to vote across most of the U.S., but specifics vary widely by state. We break down the nuances and recent trends — and highlight six studies journalists covering the topic should know.
People incarcerated for felony convictions lose the right to vote across most of the U.S., but specifics vary widely by state. We break down the nuances and recent trends — and highlight six studies journalists covering the topic should know.
Reporting on Psychedelics Research or Legislation? Proceed With Caution
Despite the hype, optimism and legislation involving the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, researchers warn that there's much we don't know. This research roundup looks at some of the knowns and unknowns of psilocybin, MDMA and other hallucinogens.
Despite the hype, optimism and legislation involving the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, researchers warn that there’s much we don’t know. This research roundup looks at some of the knowns and unknowns of psilocybin, MDMA and other hallucinogens.
Barriers to Voting for People With Disabilities: An Explainer and Research Roundup
Voters with disabilities face a range of barriers, while compliance with disability access laws at polling sites is under-enforced.
Voters with disabilities face a range of barriers, while compliance with disability access laws at polling sites is under-enforced.
How AI Deepfakes Threaten the 2024 Elections
We don’t yet know the full impact of artificial intelligence-generated deepfake videos on misinforming the electorate. And it may be the narrative around them -- rather than the deepfakes themselves -- that most undermines election integrity.
We don’t yet know the full impact of artificial intelligence-generated deepfake videos on misinforming the electorate. And it may be the narrative around them — rather than the deepfakes themselves — that most undermines election integrity.
7 Tips for Improving News Coverage of Private School Choice
Seven university professors who study private school choice programs offer journalists advice for strengthening news coverage of this divisive topic.
Seven university professors who study private school choice programs offer journalists advice for strengthening news coverage of this divisive topic.
Private School Vouchers: An Explainer (With Research) to Help You Navigate School Choice Policies
We created this explainer to help journalists understand and ask more probing questions about private school choice programs, which offer families public money to pay for private school.
We created this explainer to help journalists understand and ask more probing questions about private school choice programs, which offer families public money to pay for private school.
Research: 3 in 4 U.S. Adults Can Discern Real Political News Headlines from Fake Ones
Has the death of truth been greatly exaggerated? New research suggests people in the U.S. are, overall, good at identifying true political news headlines from fake ones — but there are some stark socioeconomic differences. PLUS, 3 tips for covering political misinformation online.
Has the death of truth been greatly exaggerated? New research suggests people in the U.S. are, overall, good at identifying true political news headlines from fake ones — but there are some stark socioeconomic differences. PLUS, 3 tips for covering political misinformation online.
Why People Think the Economy Is Doing Worse Than It Is: A Research Roundup
We explore six recent studies that can help explain why there is often a disconnect between how national economies are doing and how people perceive economic performance.
We explore six recent studies that can help explain why there is often a disconnect between how national economies are doing and how people perceive economic performance.
Covering Obesity: 6 Tips for Dispelling Myths and Avoiding Stigmatizing News Coverage
Dozens of academic studies spotlight problems in news coverage of obesity. To help journalists reflect on their work and make improvements, we asked seven experts for advice.
Dozens of academic studies spotlight problems in news coverage of obesity. To help journalists reflect on their work and make improvements, we asked seven experts for advice.