A wide array of resources for journalists from general assignment to investigative, including editors, multimedia and professors. Updated regularly to highlight tools relevant to current news.
Posted by Journalism Accelerator on January 4, 2013
Topics: Craft, Resources Tags: Craft, Free Tools, Reporting, Reporting Tools, Resources, Society of Professional Journalists
Tested reporting tools and tips to cover community emergencies from massive storms to outbreaks of violence. Find ways to mashup maps, efficiently use online sources, quickly verify social media.
Posted by Journalism Accelerator on November 8, 2012
Topics: Craft, Resources Tags: Reporting, Reporting Tools, Social Media, Tips
Did the government really say that? In a viral world, it’s worth verifying. Use this new tool to check whether a government agency has registered a social source.
Posted by Journalism Accelerator on August 24, 2012
Topics: Craft, Resources Tags: Accuracy, Database, Fact-Checking, Government, Government Information, Investigative Reporting, Public Interest, Reporting, Social Media, Tools
Draw on the fact-checking prowess of Politifact and embed their national research and accuracy ratings of political claims right on your site. Inspiration for a local effort?
Posted by Journalism Accelerator on August 24, 2012
Topics: Craft, Resources Tags: Accuracy, Congress, Fact-Checking, Government, Government Information, Investigative Reporting, Politics, Public Interest, Reporting, Research, Tools
Shorten your ramp as you start a new business beat with tips, background, and pitfalls for covering topics from agriculture to transportation. A model for sharing knowledge in your own newsroom.
Posted by Journalism Accelerator on June 27, 2012
Topics: Craft, Education, Resources Tags: Reporting, Reporting Tools, Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism, Tips, Training
Need inspiration or practical tips to support your journalism collaboration? Check out these real-life examples of collaborative reporting, relationships and resources.
Posted by Emily Harris on May 25, 2012
Topics: Blog, Community, Experiments, Revenue Tags: Collaboration, Journalism Industry, Reporting, Tips
Concerned about managing risks as publishing continues to go mobile? A practical guide to help protect reporters and sources. Tips for secure social media practices as well.
Posted by Journalism Accelerator on May 22, 2012
Topics: Craft, Resources, Technology Tags: Guide, Mobile, Mobile Technology, Reporting, Social Media
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
Use your phone to help you report, publish or broadcast smarter with mobile tools. This Knight funded project offers special pages for pros, citizen journalists and news/media organizations.
Posted by Journalism Accelerator on February 8, 2012
Topics: Craft, Distribution, Education, Resources, Technology Tags: Citizen Journalism, Guide, Knight Foundation, Mobile, Mobile Tools, Reporting, Toolkit
“Democracy needs media freedom,” says Reporters Without Borders’ report on press restrictions around the globe. Arrests and beatings during Occupy coverage dropped the US to 47th place.
Posted by Journalism Accelerator on February 8, 2012
Topics: Policy, Resources Tags: First Amendment, Freedom of the Press, Ranking, Reporting