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The photographer and the law: Tips for photographing and recording in public spaces
By Christina Animashaun In the late 1800s, the invention of Kodak’s Brownie changed the landscape of photography. The cardboard box camera was simple to use, inexpensive and gave ordinary people the ability to document their surroundings outside of a photographer’s studio. The laws that protected those who took snapshots with their Brownie cameras more than…
Read MorePop-up Panel winners announced, added to schedule
Congratulations to the winners of the 2015 Pop-up Panels! These sessions will take place today at 4:50 pm. Locations and descriptions are listed below. Franklin 1&2: From Ferguson to Freddie Gray: Launching investigations amid breaking news As racially charged riots broke out in Ferguson, Mo., and Baltimore, reporters aggressively chased breaking news. But the…
Read MoreStorify: James Risen delivers the keynote at #IRE15
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Read MorePower couple: Data-driven reporting and people-driven narrative
By Fauzeya Rahman Data-driven reporting must rely on people-driven narratives to evoke the detail, emotion and human element that will make readers care, according to panelists Thursday at the annual IRE conference. The session, featuring award-winning journalists from the Miami Herald and Washington Post, highlighted two key projects that combined massive amounts of data with…
Read MoreMerchants of mudslinging: Tips for investigating campaign advertising
By Mariam Baksh Michael Beckel reports on money and politics for the Center for Public Integrity, Julie Bykowicz covers money and politics for the Associated Press and Robert Faturechi covers campaign finance for ProPublica. Among them, there’s almost three decades of experience reporting on political campaigns. Here are their tips for navigating the worlds of…
Read MoreFinding story ideas hidden inside census data
By Anh Nguyen It’s not uncommon to see a news story citing percentages and analyses that sounds like they came from an expert who specializes in collecting data and doing math, such as “21.3 percent of the U.S. participates in Government Assistance Program each month.” Where this information comes from and how it’s collected are…
Read MoreReserve your spot for Broadcast Show & Tell
Tisha Thompson explains Broadcast Show & Tell Reserve your spot for Broadcast Show & Tell! These sessions allow you to share your investigations with colleagues from around the country. Veteran broadcasters will moderate each session. Each slot runs for 10 minutes and includes a 5-minute break. All of the sessions will take place in Franklin…
Read MorePitch a session for the 2015 Pop-up Panels at IRE15
Have an idea for a great IRE Conference session that’s not on the schedule? There’s still time to make it happen. Starting today you can submit ideas for Pop-up Panels at the conference in Philadelphia. You have until noon on Wednesday, June 3 to propose a 60-minute session. After that, conference attendees will be able…
Read More2015 IRE Conference mobile app available for download
The 2015 IRE Conference app is now available through Guidebook! We encourage you to download our mobile guide to enhance your experience at the 2015 IRE Conference. You’ll be able to plan your day with a personalized schedule and browse exhibitors, maps and general show info. The app is compatible with iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches…
Read MoreIRE Preview: Hone your science reporting skills at a free, 3-hour workshop
Do you shy away from stories about science? Worry about making global climate stories fit with local coverage? Struggle to make your audience care about science and environmental topics? A three-hour workshop on Sunday, June 7 will help you accurately communicate scientific information and give you practical ideas to ramp up your science and environmental…
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