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Reporting process

6am publishes plan for covering election

Published on November 11, 2020August 10, 2021 by Mollie Muchna

Grand News Source guiding principles

Published on November 11, 2020August 10, 2021 by Mollie Muchna

WITF box explaining late election results

Published on November 2, 2020August 10, 2021 by Mollie Muchna

Tennessean fact-checks local TV station

Published on October 11, 2020August 10, 2021 by Mollie Muchna

Fulcrum Voter FAQ

Published on October 11, 2020August 10, 2021 by Mollie Muchna

FiveThirtyEight’s disclaimer about polls

Published on October 11, 2020August 10, 2021 by Mollie Muchna

CPR’s guide for covering 2020 elections

Published on October 11, 2020October 11, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

News Tribune note about election coverage

Published on October 11, 2020October 11, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Deseret News explains anonymous sources policy

Published on October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

WCPO explains coverage decisions

Published on October 1, 2020August 10, 2021 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tip #83: Create an FAQ about your elections coverage

Published on September 12, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tip 82: If your coverage is nonpartisan, explain and defend that

Published on September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tip 81: Help your audience consume polls responsibly

Published on August 26, 2020September 12, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Wirecutter explains removing outdated information

Published on August 6, 2020August 6, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tip 74: Explain why a story is being done and encourage audience participation

Published on July 7, 2020August 12, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Coloradoan explains bias toward facts

Published on July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Community Impact Newspaper explains reporting process

Published on July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tip 73: Learn how people perceive your election reporting

Published on June 30, 2020August 12, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

 

Florida Today explains validity of SpaceX photo

Published on June 30, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

News 5 Cleveland explains why station doesn’t report scanner traffic

Published on June 30, 2020June 30, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

News 5 Cleveland explains breaking news policy

Published on June 30, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

ProPublica explains decision behind publishing graphic video

Published on June 30, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

PolitiFact explains fact-checking process

Published on June 27, 2020August 12, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

WCPO responds to viewer complains on air

Published on June 27, 2020June 27, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Philadelphia inquirer owns up to headline mistake

Published on June 27, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

AJC explains approach to covering big story

Published on June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

AJC explains reporting process, context

Published on June 24, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

WJXT4 explains reporting process, mission

Published on June 24, 2020June 24, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tip #71: Acknowledge what you don’t know

Published on June 23, 2020August 12, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

 

Philadelphia Inquirer explains newsroom processes

Published on June 20, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

KPRC explains breaking news policy

Published on June 19, 2020June 20, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tip 68: Do not neglect basic but vital pandemic information

Published on May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

WLNS reporting on suicide

Published on May 25, 2020May 25, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

ProPublica transparency around fair news

Published on May 25, 2020August 12, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tips 67: Demonstrate visual balance in political coverage

Published on May 19, 2020August 12, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Atlanta Journal-Constitution on covering legislature

Published on May 19, 2020August 12, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Tennessean editorial board describes decision process

Published on May 19, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Atlanta Journal-Constitution on covering Georgia’s Legislature

Published on May 19, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

WCPO cuts back use of mugshots

Published on May 19, 2020May 19, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Tamp Bay Times how this story was reported

Published on May 19, 2020May 19, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

SF Chronicle reporting process explainer

Published on May 7, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

SF Chronicle explain your process boxes, columns

Published on May 7, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tip 64: Disclose stimulus funds and explain the ethics involved

Published on April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

WCPO explains how their COVID-19 coverage different from competitors

Published on April 24, 2020April 24, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

WJXT4 explains beach visuals during COVID-19 aren’t altered

Published on April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel explains visuals aren’t altered

Published on April 23, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

San Fransisco Chronicle uses explain your process boxes

Published on April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Malheur Enterprise explains reporting process

Published on April 20, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Salem Reporter explains reporting process

Published on April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

PA Post explains story selection process

Published on April 20, 2020August 12, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Levittown Now explains reporting process

Published on April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

The Oklahoman explains reporting process, story selection

Published on April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

The Echo addresses possible conflict of interest

Published on April 20, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Colorado Sun uses credibility indicators to increase transparency

Published on April 20, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tips 62: Tell your audience that COVID-19 information might change

Published on April 15, 2020April 15, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

NYTimes explains breaking news during coronavirus pandemic

Published on April 9, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

NPR’s developing story disclaimer

Published on April 8, 2020April 8, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Cronkite Student Media gives users behind-the-scenes look

Published on April 7, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tip 61: Do these four things right now to show you are trustworthy

Published on April 7, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Atlanta Journal Constitution explains COVID-19 coverage

Published on April 1, 2020April 4, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Atlanta Journal Constitution shares approach to coronavirus coverage

Published on March 30, 2020April 4, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Bozeman Chronicle explains changes during COVID-19 outbreak

Published on March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

WPCO adapts coverage, production during coronavirus outbreak

Published on March 26, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Atlanta Journal Constitution explains how coverage adapting during coronavirus outbreak

Published on March 25, 2020April 4, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

WCPO share goals, mission surrounding coronavirus coverage

Published on March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

San Fransisco Chronicle talks to subscribers about covering Coronavirus

Published on March 23, 2020April 4, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Coloradoan explains Coronavirus reporting approach

Published on March 22, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

WCPO explains reporting process during Coronavirus pandemic

Published on March 22, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

WCPO explains changes to newsgathering with coronavirus

Published on March 22, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

WMAR explains Coronavirus reporting process, asks for feedback

Published on March 22, 2020March 22, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

WEWS explains Coronavirus coverage

Published on March 22, 2020March 22, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

 

NPR adds ownership disclosure

Published on March 18, 2020March 18, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Caller-Times shares mission, goals, process

Published on March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tip 46: Build transparency into investigative pieces

Published on December 17, 2019 by Mollie Muchna

KPCC/LAIST ‘How we’re reporting on this’

Published on December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 by Mollie Muchna

Science News newsroom process

Published on December 5, 2019 by Mollie Muchna

Annenberg Media’s full disclosure series explains newsroom processes

Published on December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 by Mollie Muchna

The State shares guide when reporting on suicide

Published on November 22, 2019November 22, 2019 by Mollie Muchna

WCPO explains its coverage of presidential candidates

Published on November 22, 2019August 12, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

 

Caller Times labels opinion, watchdog content

Published on November 13, 2019 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tip 39: Use plain English in your disclosure statements

Published on November 5, 2019 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tip 33: If you get something wrong, explain yourself

Published on October 23, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Trust Tip 32: Transparency sidebars can be quick and easy

Published on September 10, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

 

Trust Tip 22: If you publish a graphic image, explain why

Published on July 2, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Trust Tip 20: Explain your word choices

Published on June 29, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Today’s trust tip: Make it clear that you report on solutions, not just problems

Published on May 28, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Trust Tip 13: Don’t talk about the boring parts of your work

Published on April 30, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Trust Tip 12: Get started with these three questions

Published on April 29, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Trust Tips 4: Use Direct Language

Published on February 26, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Updating an About Section

Published on January 18, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Breaking Down a Story by Sharing Who You Talked To

Published on January 18, 2019March 26, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Explaining the Editorial Page

Published on January 18, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Explaining Crime Coverage Decisions

Published on January 18, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Explaining Coverage Decisions with Editors Note

Published on January 18, 2019March 5, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Explaining How you Put Together a Newscast

Published on January 17, 2019October 24, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Explaining News Coverage Decisions: School Threats

Published on January 17, 2019August 4, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Explaining Your Reporting Process

Published on January 15, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Explaining How you Find Sources

Published on January 15, 2019March 5, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Explaining Reporting Process in TV PKG

Published on January 15, 2019March 27, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Explaining Reporting Process During Breaking News

Published on January 15, 2019March 26, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Adding Context to Reporting Using Pull-Out Box

Published on January 15, 2019March 26, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Using Instagram to go behind-the-scenes at Discourse Media

Published on January 14, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Instagram introductions at The Christian Science Monitor

Published on January 14, 2019January 27, 2021 by Lynn Walsh

Opening up about reporting at Discourse

Published on November 28, 2018December 30, 2018 by Joy Mayer

Inviting Feedback at the Christian Science Monitor

Published on November 27, 2018March 5, 2019 by Joy Mayer

Ogden behind the scenes pornography

Published on December 20, 2016March 28, 2019 by Joy Mayer

Ogden newsroom tour

Published on December 20, 2016February 22, 2019 by Joy Mayer

Ogden behind the scenes football photos

Published on December 20, 2016February 22, 2019 by Joy Mayer

Newsy Native Americans

Published on December 19, 2016March 8, 2019 by Joy Mayer

STL issue on wall

Published on December 15, 2016February 22, 2019 by Joy Mayer

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