Tag: COVID-19
Providing context for data in journalism
One dataset we used for this work was the Missouri Healthnet Applications. Here are takeaways to assist you in making data points easier to understand for readers
Connecting with community, one conversation at a time
The Missouri On Mic project builds transformation and trust in conversations with community.
Making pictures in an upturned world
An analysis of photojournalists’ motivations for covering COVID-19.
News outlets and social media provide an avalanche of information during a crisis
How do you sift out the accurate from the inaccurate?
How to support disabled journalists in your newsroom
“How could I possibly feel like I belong in an industry where I can’t even get in the door?”
Building minigames for digital engagement
Wordles, Heardles and Absurdles.
Winners announced in 79th Pictures of the Year International competition
Judges reviewed 30,000 images, named international pool of winners in 34 categories.
Research suggests media should stay away from ‘elite’ sources when discussing COVID-19
Missouri School of Journalism assistant professor Monique Luisi has some advice for local journalists delivering news about vaccines and public health guidelines: keep it local.
Addressing the latest wave of coronavirus misinformation
First Draft created a special section on COVID-19 in its Basic Toolkit for verification. ONA quickly published a COVID-19 Misinformation Playbook and SPJ’s Journalist’s Toolbox maintains its own page of resources for fact-checking coronavirus information. Using these guides and a few select tools can help journalists verify facts and fight misinformation.
79th Pictures of the Year International competition now accepting entries
The Missouri School of Journalism’s 79th annual Pictures of the Year International (POY) competition is now accepting entries. The deadline for submissions is Monday, Jan. 17.