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Journalist’s Toolbox

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.

Emergency Journalism: Toolkit for better and accurate reporting

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.

Verify U.S. Federal Government Social Media Accounts

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.

Politifact’s Truth-O-Meter

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?

Reynolds Center Beat Basics by veteran business journalists

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.

JA’s Collab/Space forum yields resources, examples and emerging practices to support journalism collaborations

Need inspiration or practical tips to support your journalism collaboration? Check out these real-life examples of collaborative reporting, relationships and resources.

Mobile Security Survival Guide for Journalists

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.

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.

Mobile Media Toolkit

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.

Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom Index 2011-2012

“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.
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