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A team from the Dart Society, journalists who have received fellowships or awards from the Dart Center, gave SPJ members tips on covering some of the hardest stories. They spoke on the Narrative Writing About Tragedy panel.

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Associated Press style for abbreviating state names can be simple, once you learn a few rules.

A bad resume objective line can hurt more than it helps. Here are some good ones and traps to avoid.

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