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Fuzzy matching is a process for linking up names that are similar but not quite the same. It has become an increasingly important part of data-led investigations as a way […]
It’s not the end of your project when data doesn’t exist — quite the contrary! Writing your own surveys can lead to some wonderful investigative projects. Surveys can be scaled […]
How are you sure that great source with the perfect quote isn't too good to be true? Even great reporters can get tricked by fake names or sketchy backgrounds. We'll […]
Voting access has become a partisan slugfest. Using data and the voices of actual voters to show who would be affected by changes in the law or who is harmed […]
Some news consumers think you are out to get people and just want to ruin lives. They assume you are biased because of the stories and topics you dig into. […]
Yes, you can scrape data without using code — in fact, all you need is Google Sheets! We'll be using Excel-type formulas (don't worry if you don't know what those […]
We’ll show you how to find story sources through listening, with ideas borrowed from political campaigns. Two ProPublica Local Reporting Network projects are case studies: An investigation into Annapolis public […]
This panel is dedicated to sharing experiences and actionable information for those interested in covering border issues, from immigration to environmental issues, from financial crime to drug trafficking. The panel […]
The drawing of 435 U.S. House Districts, complicated by a pandemic-delayed Census and the shifting of seven seats between 13 states, can be a daunting process to follow. Learn how […]
Fact-checkers dismantle and reassemble investigations, scrutinizing claims from top to bottom. But far from every newsroom has a fact-checking department. This session would be a lesson in how to apply […]
Learn new and old reporting tricks as two reporters highlight a selection of great local watchdog journalism from the past year. Hear firsthand presentations by local reporters from across the […]
This panel will take a look at best practices for getting information from places that can be difficult or challenging. Nursing homes, schools, prisons, and public health departments — as […]
Whether you are vetting a president, Supreme Court justice, or mayor, we'll give you all the tools you need to unearth the secrets of public officials and candidates. Using public […]
Whether you are vetting a president, Supreme Court justice, or mayor, we'll give you all the tools you need to unearth the secrets of public officials and candidates. Using public […]
When big news breaks, the investigator’s role is to dive head-first into the story behind the news story: How did this happen? How do we keep this from happening again? […]
The inherent and authentic gaze of ethnic media, as part of the communities of color that they serve, is a powerful voice in the movement for racial justice. How can […]
