Interviewing People with Autism
September 10, 2014 by Nancy Crown
Clinical psychologist Nancy Crown offers background and practical tips for interviewing subjects with autism and other developmental disabilities.
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In Depth: Covering Suicide
July 25, 2014
Media coverage of suicide is a public health issue. In addition to judging whether a story is newsworthy, journalists need to be aware that their reporting can have wider impacts, not just on relatives and friends of the deceased, but also on readers and audiences. Dart Centre Europe has released a new, comprehensive tip sheet for journalists on covering suicide.
Covering Immigrants & Immigration: Tips from Experts
January 6, 2014 by Cindy Carcamo, Michael Matza, Garry Pierre-Pierre, Maria Sacchetti, Ariel Ritchin
Following our workshop, “Covering Immigrants & Refugees,” the Dart Center caught up with speakers Cindy Carcamo, Michael Matza, Gary Pierre-Pierre, and Maria Sacchetti, who spoke about linguistic issues, identity protection, and how the immigration beat has changed, while sharing invaluable tips for working journalists.
Consejos de cuidado personal para trabajadores de medios de comunicación expuestos a eventos traumáticos
March 1, 2012
A Spanish-language version of a tip sheet on journalist self-care from Dart Centre Asia Pacific.
The Product: Writing With Insight, Accuracy and Context
January 19, 2012
This tipsheet, building on the 2011 Dart Center workshop "Out of the Shadows: Reporting on Intimate Partner Violence," advises reporters on writing more accurate and effective stories.
Covering Volatile Street Protests
January 28, 2011
Report on both sides of the conflict, but don't get caught in the middle; know your exit route at all times; remain engaged but detached. News professionals offer insights to reporters and photojournalists on best practices when reporting on volatile confrontations.
Arizona Tragedy: Resources for Journalists
January 8, 2011
As local and national journalists scramble to make sense of a mass shooting that leaves a U.S. Congresswoman grievously wounded and six dead – including a federal judge – resources from the Dart Center's archive offer guidance to reporters in the field and managers in the newsroom.
Homicide on Campus: Student Journalists Reflect
July 26, 2010 by Sue Lockett John
Sacramento State Hornet student journalists were among the first to arrive at the scene where a California State University, Sacramento, student was beaten to death and his alleged assailant was shot by police. In this video produced by photojournalist Brian Feulner, four editors recall their actions and reactions in covering the tragic event.
How to Report on Deployment
February 17, 2010 by Liisa Hyvarinen Temple
Thanks to Skype, mobile phones and email, it's easy to interview soldiers in the field and track families at home. A journalist and military spouse sheds light on how to do it.
Soldiers Return: The Untold Story
February 11, 2010
As soldiers come home from Iraq and Afghanistan, communities are coming to grips with their issues and needs. Here's a list of stories that need telling.