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RJI Digital Newsbooks are visually rich e-books designed to make investigative and long-form journalism easier to access and read on tablets, e-readers and other mobile devices.

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Tipsheets

RJI produces a series of free tip sheets that provide quick, concise information about topics relevant to you and your organization. Watch RJI Online, RJI's Twitter and Facebook feeds and email newsletters for new tip sheets and updates.

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Impact With Context: Tool To Measure News Impact
February 18, 2020
A white paper by Leezel Tanglao, RJI 2019–2020 Fellow
How to Launch an Info District
June 25, 2019
Local news organizations are closing or struggling to stay afloat, thus dampening the ability of residents to participate effectively in their communities. Simon Galperin is leading the effort to prototype a new form of funding.
Final Report: The News and Information Habits of Rural, Mid-Missouri Teenagers
June 6, 2019
There is a heightened interest in what goes on in the heads and hearts of modern teenagers, particularly by legacy media. But teenagers from rural communities are not often factored into mainstream Gen Z coverage.
Here are simple ways to increase trust in your news site: Press analysis spreadsheet
May 15, 2019
A spreadsheet with the information used by Taylor Gion to conduct her study into simple ways to increase trust in your news site.
Trusting News Project Report
April 4, 2019
: In interviews with local journalists, 81 news consumers explained the qualities of trustworthy journalism, perceptions of fact-checking organizations, and expectations of transparency.
Berkshire Edge Social Style Guide
May 30, 2018
A style guide for the Berkshire Edge's social media efforts created by Missouri School of Journalism students Anna Kohls, Courtney Manning, Collin Krabbe and Marlee Baldridge as part of their capstone project.
Berkshire Edge Instruction Manual
May 29, 2018
An instruction manual prepared by Missouri School of Journalism students Anna Kohls, Courtney Manning, Collin Krabbe and Marlee Baldridge for the staff of the Berkshire Edge as part of the students' capstone project.