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• New Data and New Uses for Data from the Census

  This tipsheet is a good resource for reporters feeling overwhelmed by Census data. The author discusses sources for the most recent Census information, as well as good uses for 2000 Census data. Finally, the tipsheet ends with lots of story ideas that can be done with this data.

  Tags: population; demographic; statistics; computer-assisted reporting; Census; data analysis; federal government; state government

  By Colleen O'Dea

  2006

• Recapturing History

  Gebeloff uses a PowerPoint Presentation to show how to use IPUMS (Integrated Public Use Microdata), a website maintained by the University of Minnesota, to find trends. IPUMS uses data collected by the census but analyzes them in ways the official census has not published. He shows, for example, a table showing where self-employed Chinese who work in Manhattan live. This was not published by the Census.

  Tags: U.S. Census; CAR; PUMS; IPUMS; data analysis; social trends; population trends.

  By Rob Gebeloff

  2005

• Finding Census Data Online: An easy reference guide

  This is a good guide to extracting useful information from the Census website. The tipsheet lists the information that tis still unavailable, like religious affiliation, as well as the information that is, such as race. The tipsheet ends with a list of links to various sections of the census site.

  Tags: population; density; census; analysis; internet

  By None

  2005

• Census - Not Just for Counting Heads

  This tipsheet discusses various information available in the census data. It covers the American Housing Survey, the Economic Census, the Census of Government, among others.

  Tags: census; population; demographic; CAR; income; statistics

  By Steve Doig

  2005

• Sprawl: A guide to coverage resources

  This is a guide for journalists covering urban sprawl issues. It includes lists of resources that are helpful for that topis. Mainly, the tipsheet is divided into three sections: advocacy groups, academic research and others. Overberg explains where to go for each type of resource, and why it is helpful. Corresponds with story #18782

  Tags: sprawl; urban development; mapping; census; population; development; internet

  By Paul Overberg

  2005

• The American Community Survey: The Every Year Census

  This tipsheet is a good overview of the American Community Survey, which is a rolling monthly survey, supposed to replace the census by 2010. Perry discusses what it is, when it is, what information is included and what shortcomings the survey may have. The tipsheet also includes a list of online resources for journalists who want to work with that information.

  Tags: census; survey; population; statistics; data analysis; demographics

  By John Perry

  2005

• ACS: Get Ready for the Every- year Census!

  This tipsheet is a guide to help journalists get ready to report on the every- year census. It includes advice about how to plan for those stories, how to focus the stories and how to adapt to the change. Especially useful in this tipsheet is information about how the new census is different from before (ex: it only includes households, so prisons and dorms won't be included in the results).

  Tags: American Community Survey; Census Bureau; population demographics; databases

  By Paul Overberg, Danielle Cervantes

  2005

• The Border: From immigration to crime data

  This tipsheet lists helpful resources to consult when reporting on various topics related to the U.S. - Mexico border. The resources (mostly websites) are organized into 6 categories: Immigration and other population issues; Justice, Transparency, Corruption; Health and Environment; Economic and other Statistics; General Border and Mexico-US Information; and, Agricultural and rural issues.

  Tags: Latin America; foreign relations; globalization; trade; foreign aid

  By Pedro Enrique Armendares

  2005

• Finding great stories in the Census

  This tipsheet has a list of websites produced by the U.S. Census Bureau. The Census is a great place to find story ideas! On the tipsheet, there are links to the U.S. Census Bureau website, the population estimates division, the Economic Census, and the American Community Survey.

  Tags: Census; story ideas; U.S. Census Bureau; Economic Census; American Community Survey; population estimates

  By IRE

  2005

• Finding great stories in census data

  Even though the 2000 census was released years ago, it is still the best data source for profiling communities. This tipsheet includes story ideas using census data and also helps familiarize reporters with technical census jargon.

  Tags: US Census Bureau; census 2000; Indiana; population; story ideas; demographics; investigative reporting; SF 1; SF 2: SF 3; SF 4

  By Ron Shawgo

  2004