Finding & Interviewing Sources

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Who Is an Expert? Broadening the Definition Strengthens Journalism

Attabey Rodríguez Benítez

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Please Don’t Ignore Me: Requesting Interviews with Scientists

Karen Kwon

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Writing Vivid Scenes from a Distance: Lessons from Audio Producers

María Paula Rubiano A.

David Quammen on Traveling into the Past to Cover the Pandemic

María Paula Rubiano A.

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How to Find Scientist Sources and Plan Interviews

Abdullahi Tsanni

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Tip Sheet for Newcomers to Science Writing

Shira Feder

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Treasure Hunt: How to Find and Vet Journal Articles

Jane C. Hu

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Reporting on Health: What 18 Journalists Wish They’d Known from the Start

Shira Feder

A woman with an infant on her lap sits at a table having a video call with a physican.

How to Find Patient Stories on Social Media

Katherine J. Wu

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What to Do When a Source Asks to See Your Unpublished Copy

Katherine J. Wu

Amber Gibson and Cassandra Willyard Investigate Abuse of Medical Residents during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jeanne Erdmann

Taylor Quimby Burrows into Lyme Disease in the Podcast Patient Zero

Shira Feder

Annie Jacobsen on the Stories behind Secretive Government Research Programs

Greg Miller

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Lights, Camera, Interview: Getting the Most out of a Video Interview

Madison Pobis

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Say What? A Non-Scientific Comparison of Automated Transcription Services

Roxanne Khamsi

Sarah Zhang

Sarah Zhang Explores the Fallout of a Fertility Doctor’s Secret

Knvul Sheikh

Roxanne Khamsi Explores a Potential Revolution in Cancer Treatment

Jeanne Erdmann

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Interviewing Sources about Traumatic Experiences

Sophie Hardach