In this free-read article from Uplink, Gavin Off of the Tulsa World shows how he used local school crime report data to uncover a rise in incidents at local elementary schools. The article provides useful tips for journalists who'd like to cover school crime in their own areas.

In this free-read article from Uplink, Gregg Hennigan of The Gazette in Cedar Rapids explains how he used FEMA data and Microsoft Excel spreadsheet tricks to examine the flood aid flowing into eastern Iowa last year. Hennigan, a local government reporter, completed the story after attending and IRE and NICAR computer-assisted reporting boot camp. - David Herzog

The free two-week preview of Uplink, our computer-assisted reporting newsletter, begins today at data.nicar.org/uplink.

A free two-week trial of Uplink, the online computer-assisted reporting publication will begin on Oct. 1.  Watch for the link to the redesigned site on Wednesday. We’re excited about the new and improved Uplink. You’ll see what subscribers have come to expect: articles from seasoned journalists telling how they used data analysis in their news stories. We’ll continue to run First Venture stories by CAR newcomers, Mapping it Out features and Tech Tips. And we're adding features, including blog posts from top CAR experts. So check out Uplink, starting Wednesday.

In this era of information overload, media convergence and tight newsroom budgets, smart computer-assisted reporting is more than ever a vital tool for successful journalism. For nearly two decades, Uplink has helped budding journalists learn the tools of the trade and served as a forum where more advanced practitioners can swap technical tips. I’d like to invite you to join us for a free two-week trial of Uplink during our re-launch, starting Oct. 1.

We’re excited about the new and improved Uplink. You’ll see what subscribers have come to expect: articles from seasoned journalists telling how they ...

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