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JA Resource Q&A: Sunlight’s Scout is “useful in an obvious way.”

Aiming to be useful and easy to use, Scout is a free tool for journalists and others to track policy as it's legislated and regulated. Read highlights of a live resource Q&A with Scout’s developer.

Posted by Emily Harris on August 21, 2012
Topics: Blog, Craft, Technology Tags: FOIA, Free Tools, Investigative Journalism, Policy, Reporting Tools

JA publisher profile with ProPublica’s Stephen Engelberg: “This may shake out to be a Golden Age of investigative reporting.”

“Sometimes you can get impact by reaching a lot of people, sometimes you get impact by reaching the right people.” ProPublica's Stephen Engelberg on purpose, money, and nonprofit news.

Posted by Emily Harris on August 10, 2012
Topics: Blog, Community, Craft, Distribution, Education, Experiments, Policy, Revenue, Technology Tags: Audience Development, Fundraising, Investigative Journalism, Nonprofit, ProPublica, Stephen Engelberg

Scout

Penetrate the lawmaking labyrinth with this tech-marries-mission tool from Sunlight Foundation. Cuts research time and brings custom state or Congressional bill tracking right to you.

Posted by Journalism Accelerator on June 27, 2012
Topics: Craft, Experiments, Resources, Technology Tags: FOIA, Free Tools, Investigative Journalism, Policy, Reporting Tools

100 Reporters

A deliberate experiment connecting professional journalists, citizens and whistle-blowers; a source of stories on corruption worldwide; potential inspiration for your own reporting and engagement.

Posted by Journalism Accelerator on June 27, 2012
Topics: Community, Craft, Experiments, Resources Tags: Citizen Journalism, Citizen Sources, Engagement Models, Investigative Journalism

JA Use Case: Five steps to pave the way toward collaborative revenue

An investigative report reveals the complexities of collaboration in five basic steps, laying the groundwork for partnerships that could bring in joint revenue.

Posted by Emily Harris on June 25, 2012
Topics: Blog, Craft, Distribution, Experiments, Revenue Tags: Collaboration, Investigative Journalism, Nonprofit, Revenue, Use Case

JA forum on revenue and collaboration: Seasoned perspective illuminates possibility

Is collaboration in journalism a bonding or a business relationship? Two journalists running nonprofit startups offer sharp insights, experience, and imagination.

Posted by Emily Harris on April 25, 2012
Topics: Blog, Craft, Revenue Tags: Collaboration, Forum, Investigative Journalism, Nonprofit, Revenue

The JA and Collab/Space 2012 test a new way of extending the conversation

Experiments in collaboration: The JA, Collaboration Central and UC Berkeley’s Investigative Reporting Project harness the spark and deepen the connections face-to-face conversations begin.

Posted by Emily Harris on April 10, 2012
Topics: Blog, Community, Experiments, Technology Tags: Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, Collaboration, Investigative Journalism, Mediashift, Online Conversations

Niche news publishing: “No one shoe fits all.”

Go deep, not wide, in content and audience. That’s my quick overall takeaway from today, Day Two of our forum on sustainable journalism. Today’s conversation focused on particular opportunities for niche sites. Let’s start with this question, and a thanks to the Oregonian News Network’s Cornelius Swart for posing it: Who if any have done...

Posted by Emily Harris on February 29, 2012
Topics: Blog, Craft, Experiments, Revenue Tags: Ad Revenue, Alternative Revenue, Audience Engagement, Business Models, Freelance, Investigative Journalism, Networks, Niche Publishing, Revenue, Social Media, Training

Reporters’ Lab: Tools, Techniques & Research for Public Affairs Reporting

Vetting tools and techniques to empower journalists seeking information vital for public interest reporting. Reviews, research and tutorials help you mine the data and come out with a story.

Posted by Journalism Accelerator on February 24, 2012
Topics: Craft, Resources, Technology Tags: Community News, Data, Freedom of the Press, Government Accountability, Investigative Journalism, Reporting, Research, Technology, Tools

Niche Perspective: Publisher forum February 29th examines revenue, collaboration and syndication

Niche news startups have unique advantages and particular challenges in the pursuit of sustainable revenue. Meet publishers featured in the sustainable journalism forum and compare notes.

Posted by Emily Harris on February 23, 2012
Topics: Blog, Community, Craft, Revenue Tags: Advertising, Alternative Revenue, Business Models, Hyperlocal, Investigative Journalism, Local News, Nonprofit, Revenue, Training, Web Traffic