The IRE Resource Center is a major research library containing more than 23,250 investigative stories — both print and broadcast. Add to that more than 3,000 tipsheets from our national conferences on how to cover specific beats or do specific stories and you have a resource that no reporter or editor should be without. These stories and tipsheets are searchable online or by contacting the Resource Center directly (573-882-3364 or rescntr@ire.org) where a researcher can help you pinpoint what you need. Browse or search the tipsheet section of our library below. Logged-in members can view the tipsheets free online:
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Finding Data Online
There are plenty of clues on the Web that data exist, even though so much information is buried deep beyond search engine eyes. This session will highlight advanced searches and strategies for finding data that can't be found with a traditional search engine. We'll also point you to the best sites for tracking down local, national and international data. All you need is a browser and some curiosity.
Tags: data online
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Web tools for investigators
Learn what free online tools that will help you to enhance on your reporting and investigation. Get tips on social media searches, documents, Web scraping and visualizations.
Tags: Free tools; online tools; story visualization; reporting
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What They Know
This Powerpoint presentation for the panel, Privacy: Where does access end? by Angwin lays out just how much can be found out about a person on the internet and how to use anonymity online.
Tags: privacy; internet; security; personal information
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Advanced Google search methods for investigative reporting
Russell provides a cheat sheet for using Google as an online investigative tool.
Tags: Google; cheat sheat
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Using Online, Tablet and Mobile Platforms For Better Investigative Storytelling
Use this tipsheet to get fresh ideas on how to reach a wider audience with online, tablet and mobile platforms.
Tags: mobile apps; tablets; online platforms
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Locating the story: The latest in online maps
Welsh lecturing on the potential of using online maps in reporting.
Tags: online; maps; internet; google earth; copycat; osm; open street map; html5
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Online Search & Rescue: Emerging Tech Trends
Chris Shaw of the Webbmedia Group shares his insight on extracting crucial information from the web. Going beyond the borders of Google, Shaw suggests search engines like Blekko and Greplin. He also suggests websites that feature the latest technology in online searches and popular "mobile tools."
Tags: search engine; mobile; digital asset; Quora
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Online Search & Rescue
Shaw provides a plethora of search engines, many you probably haven't heard of yet. His PowerPoint will have you searching like a pro.
Tags: search engines; deep web; YouTube; Bing; Greplin;
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Looking into tax liens
Follow the money with the help of The Center for Public Integrity's, Schulte, and along the way get great sources and contacts. These tips include online tax sales in Baltimore and several big Florida counties.
Tags: taxes; tax liens; online tax sales