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Category Archives: Finding Sources
Jun
03
Killer App for Searching the Web is MindMeld
So how great would it be if you would just talk about what you need to know and immediately your hand-held device would interpret what you say and send you relevant information about places, subjects and facts that you’re talking … Read More →
Mar
21
Tips on Verifying Video from Others
I’ve been writing several posts about all I’m learning in the Verification Handbook. It’s new, free, and worthwhile. Download it on a mobile device and read it over the next few weeks. The chapter writer, Malachy Browne, from Storyful, says … Read More →
Jan
16
5 Tips for Finding People
Get your new year off to a good start with a new plan for how to diversify your sources. Here are 5 tips: 1. Need a real person, not an official? Someone who is “living” the story you are doing? … Read More →
Dec
23
Story Idea: What About Those Who Don’t Celebrate Christmas
I remember a colleague who is Jewish said that his family tradition on Christmas was to go to a movie. My new friend whose heritage is Indian said she volunteered to work on December 24 and 25, so those … Read More →
Dec
18
25th Anniversary of Lockerbie Disaster
Twenty-five years this Saturday. December 21, 1988. A bomb blew up Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. You might be doing a short story about the anniversary, especially if any of those killed had ties to your area. We, at … Read More →
Nov
25
Beef Up Your Storytelling with a Statistic Here or There
I’m always encouraging reporters to find a new nugget of news, or a statistic or some context for their story to add value. So here’s a way to find some statistics if you’re reporting on a particular industry. Thanks to … Read More →
Nov
04
Great Aid for Tracking Newsmakers
My colleague, Jon Glass, sent me a note last week that one of our alums had just gotten a big new job. I congratulated the alum, via email, and he emailed back that we were among the first to know. … Read More →
Sep
17
HistoryPin Offers Historical Photos and Information
Here’s a quirky website that I just came across. It might be an interesting place for new reporters to go to learn a bit about history in their new area. Or by looking at the photos there, a daily reporter … Read More →
Aug
29
Quick Source for Data on Metro Areas
Checking out a new city for a job? Or need some quick stats for a story where you are working? The Data Dashboard, part of the Urban Institute‘s Metro Trends is a helpful resource. You will find 366 metro areas … Read More →
Aug
21
Resources Related to March on Washington
The 50th anniversary of the March on Washington is Aug. 28 with many events planned leading up to it, including a March this Saturday. If you want to pitch a story related to the marches or if your newsroom is … Read More →