Events and training
One of IRE's primary purposes is educating fellow journalists in the latest techniques of finding, understanding and reporting on stories. We are proud to say we have crisscrossed the country with our seminars and workshops and have even reached overseas.
We offer several types of training, from computer-assisted reporting boot camps to focused, multi-day workshops to train investigative reporting techniques. To learn how to create your own training program, check out bringing specialized training to you.
The IRE training blog
On the Road
IRE to offer computer-assisted reporting boot camp at Temple University
IRE will be offering a computer-assisted reporting boot camp at Temple University in Philadelphia, Penn., August 19-22. During these four days attendees will be introduced to analyzing data for stories with spreadsheets and database managers. In addition, they'll learn ways to find data, craft open records requests and negotiate for electronic information.
Because of the generosity from the Center for Public Interest Journalism we're able to offer a reduced flat rate of $200 to attend this hands-on training. Register today as seats are limited.
Experienced IRE trainers will teach you how to summarize data using Microsoft Excel and ...
Read more ...Deadline for agribusiness workshop extended to April 14
The deadline has been extended to April 14 for an all-expenses paid reporting workshop on covering agribusiness from The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting and Investigative Reporters and Editors, held May 30 to June 2 in Champaign, Ill. Applications must be received by midnight Central Time.
The workshop will bring together educators, reporters and editors from small-to-midsize newsrooms to hear and learn how to take an in-depth look at the issues surrounding agribusiness.
Why investigate agribusiness ...
Read more ...Investigating agribusiness: A workshop and reporting examples
Monday is the last day to register for an all-expenses paid reporting workshop on covering agribusiness from The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting and Investigative Reporters and Editors, held May 30 to June 2 in Champaign, Ill. The workshop will bring together educators, reporters and editors from small-to-midsize newsrooms to hear and learn how to take an in-depth look at the issues surrounding agribusiness.
Why investigate agribusiness? Corporate agribusiness is growing each year. Agribusiness produces food ...
Read more ...Deadspin reporting of Manti Te'o girlfriend hoax highlights need for backgrounding story subjects
The ability to background a person is an essential tool for journalists regardless of beat, as shown by news of Lennay Kekua, the deceased girlfriend of Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o who never existed but became one of the prominent storylines in sports this year.
The fact that Kekua was a complete fabrication is a seemingly rare case, but it’s far from the first time someone in a news article wasn’t who they appeared to be. For instance, in September the Chicago Tribune reported that a well-regarded school teacher had fallen on hard times and was living ...
Vote now for the NICAR 2013 T-shirt
The votes are in and finalists for the NICAR 2013 T-shirt contest have been chosen. Proposals 8, 37, 48, 51 and 53 advanced to the second round of voting. Click here to review the finalists and cast your ballot for the winner. The one with the most votes will become the NICAR 2013 T-shirt. Voting will close Friday, Jan. 11.
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