How journalists cover mass shootings: Research to consider

Memorial outside the Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue in Pittsburgh, October 2018. (Official White House photo

By Denise-Marie Ordway After covering a major tragedy such as a mass shooting, it’s helpful for editors and reporters to review their work. What did they do well? What were their shortcomings and oversights? How did their coverage impact audiences, communities and victims’ families? And just as important: How can the newsroom do a better job … Read more

5 tips for reporting on ‘free college’ and ‘college promise’ programs: The United States, US

KMTC Graduation Ceremony, 2018

Chattanooga State Community College (Lawrence G. Miller/Flickr)FacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail By Denise-Marie Ordway “Free college” has become a key talking point among Democratic presidential hopefuls who believe eliminating tuition at public colleges and universities will help curb student debt and encourage more Americans to earn degrees. U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, two front-runners in the 2020 Democratic … Read more