Category Archives: Finding Sources

Jul 08

Five Resources to Help You Cover Ramadan

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Barbara Fought

Some six to seven million Muslims live in the U.S. [according to CAIR] and many will observe the holy month of Ramadan, starting Tuesday.   The observance commemorates the month in which  Muhammad began to receive his revelations. It’s a … Read More →

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Jul 02

Twitter lists help with sourcing and story ideas

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Barbara Fought

I’m enamored with Twitter lists. I have a half dozen and I often make them when teaching an Internet research seminar. What’s so great about them? you can combine tweets on a topic or beat in one place the tweets … Read More →

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May 02

Five Best Websites for Agriculture Stats and Reports

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Barbara Fought

Spring has finally come to Central New York. One of my friends said driving around this week was like living in time lapse, with one day first bare tree limbs, the next a green haze on the branches, and then … Read More →

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Apr 11

Open States Unlocks State Legislative Information

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Barbara Fought

Available for all 50 States, plus DC and Puerto Rico New to a state and want to find out the government players? Need to track legislation at the statehouse? Want to be notified when bills pop up on a certain … Read More →

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Oct 16

Try This One-Stop Sports Site

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Barbara Fought

Everybody likes to bad-mouth Detroit so I’m delighted to see the baseball team from my old hometown in the play-offs, especially since I live in Yankee country.  With sports a  popular topic around here, I was reminded to tell you … Read More →

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Sep 12

How to verify an online source

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Barbara Fought

I was just checking a website purported to have helpful information about health care law.  The website didn’t list anything about the staff or owner in its “About” section.  When I checked who had registered the site I found a … Read More →

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Aug 28

Emergency Tips to Give Readers, Viewers, Listeners

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Barbara Fought

Even if you’re not in the path of the hurricane, consumers find it helpful to know what to put in an emergency kit. And with all the disaster coverage going on now, they are likely ready to read/hear tips on … Read More →

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May 25

Use Kaiser Health News For Story Ideas

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Barbara Fought

Memorial Day brings thoughts of veterans and I was surprised to read in Kaiser Health News  (KHN) today that 10 percent of veterans under 65 go without health insurance. They’re not getting help through the Veterans Administration and they account for … Read More →

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May 03

Find Doctors In Your Area Paid by Drug Companies

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Barbara Fought

Part of a series on databases to help in daily reporting. One important journalistic principle is avoiding conflicts of interest. We usually think about that for journalist avoiding ties that might taint their work. But I think it applies to … Read More →

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Mar 31

Inside Tip on How To Contact Sources Via LinkedIn

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Barbara Fought

Have you ever found a good source on @LinkedIn but weren’t connected to him or her so you had to go through someone else to contact the person?  This tip is just so good I knew when I learned it that … Read More →

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