Reporting
Attribution: The Trail from Claim to Source
Attribution helps you trace a news claim to its source, check the stated basis, and decide what the report supports…
All analysis
All analysis
Explore clear explanations of reporting, framing, newsroom choices and the paths news takes to reach readers.
Framing
Headline, Standfirst or Caption: Where the Context Goes
Headline, standfirst and caption each carry different context. Learn what to look for so a brief news page gives you a…
Media History
Before the Byline: How News Desks Took Shape
News desks shaped how reports reached readers. Learn to read selection, editing, timing, and page placement without…
Circulation
The Screenshot Is Not the Whole Story
A screenshot can preserve a striking line while hiding its date, source, and surrounding exchange. Use this check to…
Reporting
Following an Early Report Without Rushing to Certainty
Following an early report carefully helps you track revisions, spot stale versions, and decide when a new update…