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6 essential steps to trend reporting

One firm fact about trend reporting is that it has never been trendier. Here are six tips to help you spot and illuminate trends in your community.

Shed light on the epidemic of suicides

When suicide strikes in our own communities, many newspapers ignore the news. It’s time that all newsrooms have a thoughtful conversation on how to report suicide in a sensitive and forthright manner.

10 tips for creating better special sections

Special sections let us give readers content that differs from the normal flow of news, features, sports, ads and other content in the newspaper. But there are some key elements to remember when dealing with special sections.

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