Resources
Online resources that can be useful to reporters and citizens seeking truth or presenting information.
Local Info
Guides
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Money is everywhere in politics, and it’s hard to keep track of. You can learn the basics and get the data at OpenSecrets.org.
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Archives of digitized material, including books, images, music and sounds, and even website histories (The Wayback Machine).
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At Copper Beacon, we strive to follow the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics.
These ethics are what separates a journalist from a blogger, author, or pundit.
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From the International Journalists Network, a basic guide on building your first feature story. Perfect for first-time reporters.
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Almost a book, these tips and tricks for handling Freedom of Information Act requests are as thorough a guide as there is. It comes from MuckRock, one of the authorities on the subject.
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Style guides from The Open Notebook that cover subjects like race, ethnicity, gender, disability, and more.
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The authenticity of photos, social media posts, video, and more is increasingly suspect when you’re working online. Craig Silverman’s Verification Handbook will equip you to find the truth.
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Create custom charts, maps and tables to go with your stories.
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