Local Reporting & Community Engagement

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How to Make Science and Health Funding Cuts Resonate with Readers

Lucila Pinto

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Outside In: Covering Communities as an Outsider

William von Herff

Sarah Cox Exposes the Tradeoffs of “Green” Energy in Canada

William von Herff

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Come Again? How to Steer Scientist Sources Away from Jargon

Katherine J. Wu

A hiker confronts the choice of several paths in the forest.

Every Story Is a Science Story—That’s Why We’re Building a Resource to Help Journalists Integrate More Science into Their Coverage

Rachel Zamzow

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Perfect Storm: Harnessing Weather Stories to Cover Climate Change

Kate Fishman

The lower half of a person in blue jeans is seen walking in a crosswalk in a street.

Stepping Out: Finding Local Voices for Science Stories

Myriam Vidal Valero

A woman wearing a mask pushes a stroller through an outdoor market.

Writing Science Explainers for Local Audiences

Roxanne Scott

A lion looks back toward the camera as it stands in the middle of a two-lane highway in Namibia.

Into the Wild: Reporting on Human-Wildlife Interactions

Jacob Kushner

In a Research Laboratory, a Robotic Arm Prototype Standing Illuminated on the Desk. In the Dark Background Various High Tech Devices, Computers, Digital Whiteboard and Blueprints.

Reporting on Sexual Misconduct in the Sciences

Humberto Basilio

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Getting Political: Reporting on Policy as a Science Journalist

Darren Incorvaia

At a Pride parade, someone holds up a sign that says "Protect Trans Kids."

How to Report on Healthcare for Trans Youth Accurately and Sensitively

Tyler Santora

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Covering Substance Use and Addiction Responsibly

Rachel Crowell

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Building a Roster of Go-To Sources

Katherine J. Wu

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One Size Does Not Fit All: How to Make Sense of Different Kinds of Scientific Studies

Kelly Tyrrell

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How to Report on Animal Research Fairly and Transparently

Celia Ford

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Reporting on Court Cases with a Critical Eye

Lindsay VanSomeren

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Demystifying Academic Hierarchies: Who’s Who on a Paper, and Whom Should You Interview?

Celia Ford