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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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