Resources for journalists

Useful links and information

A list of science and health websites and books to help you find evidence, experts and information.

Ten ways to get the best from experts

See this Word document and this Powerpoint for tips on getting academics and experts to talk.

Expert knowledge

This short paper outlines what you can and can't expect from experts, as does this guide from Press Gazette.

How can I know if research is right?

Been sent a press release? Want to know if the science behind it is kosher? This guide helps you cut through the hype and pick up on quality research.

Health writing - expand your horizons!

Many reports in health or science either present in black and white terms, or by using well known arguments or ideas. Often this means reports are outdated or dull. This paper uses the example of covering sex research to show how you can take a topic and report it differently. This Press Gazette guide also outlines problems with media sex reporting and offers hints for a more interesting read.

Get further help

I offer journalists in print or broadcast media bespoke training courses including...

How to get the best from experts

A half day course in working with academics - how to understand them and how to get them to talk to you.

Social research made simple

This half day course outlines the main methods used within social research - including surveys, focus groups, interviews and observations - explaining how they work and how to report them accurately.

Sort out your surveys

Many media companies now rely on their own or other people's survey research for their content or promotion. The majority of media designed surveys are poor, meaning you waste your audience's time and produce poor work. This half day course outlines the basics of survey design and teaches how to produce your own surveys.