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• Data Tables: Step-by-step Basic Instructions

  Schnaars gives instructions on how to use the jQuery plug-in "Data Tables" to quickly display searchable and sortable data through content management system.

  Tags: jquery; data tables; ssi; json; htm; html; data; sorting;

  By Christopher Schnaars

  2012

• Free Software: From Spreadsheets to GIS

  DeBarros & Fenton provide examples of free software for everything from text editing to office productivity to audio/video/photo editing to database managers & web frameworks.

  Tags: free software; spreadsheets; Linux; text editing; Notepad++; Vim; Emacs; jEdit; Open Office; Audacity; Gimp; F-Spot; Open Movie Editor; SQLite; MySQL; PostgreSQL; SQL Server Express; Django; Pylons; Ruby on Rails; Wordpress; Drupal

  By Anthony DeBarros

  2011

• Investigative Breaking News

  This tipsheet helps ready a reporter for breaking news stories. It beings with having the right training and tools at hand, and includes ideas for collaboration and engaging the team when the story breaks. Borowski also touches on what to consider when the dust settles - is there a bigger story here; something to develop down the road?

  Tags: breaking news; databases; social media; reporting; management; sources

  By Greg Borowski

  2010

• Data on Deadline

  Benincasa's powerpoint lists several strategies for using data on deadline. He includes story examples with an explanation of the data used in each. He also addresses "readiness strategies" and "geek notes" - tips to help manage an utilize the data you've collected.

  Tags: data; deadline; beat reporting; mapping; MySQL; queries; database library; database organization

  By Robert Benincasa

  2010

• Intro to MySQL

  Armendariz and Wynn explain MySQL, a relational database management system, and the benefits of using it. Links included for software downloads.

  Tags: MySQL; databases; relational databases; database management

  By Agustin Armendariz

  2010

• Juggling and managing CAR work

  This tipsheet gives pointers for covering a beat while still producing investigative, CAR-based stories. There are helpful recommendations for: finding shortcuts; improving efficiency; CAR specific suggestions; and working with your editor.

  Tags: computer-assisted reporting; reporting; deadline; databases;

  By Mary Jo Sylwester

  2010

• From Database to Network

  This tipsheet discusses the most effective way of getting data into social network software such as UCINET. "The most convenient, consistent and simplest way to get larger files into UCINET is to first work with a database manager and then create text files that are readable in UCINET. This handout will give a brief introduction to DL files (text files readable in UCINET) including creating, importing and displaying them in UCINET. Please note that this handout assumes reasonable knowledge of UCINET, Microsoft Access or Microsoft FoxPro."

  Tags: UCINET; social network; social network analysis; text file; Microsoft; Access; FoxPro

  By Jaimi Dowdell

  2009

• Editing the CAR story -- Part 1: Laying the right foundation

  Tanfani discusses common mistakes made when editing CAR stories, and how to avoid them.

  Tags: editing; CAR reporting; writing; story-telling; database analysis; newsroom management

  By Joe Tanfani

  2008

• Conceiving the Investigation

  The author lists and describes websites that could lead to investigative reports. The websites listed include: municipal advisory councils; costreprotdata.com; FDA warning letters database; professional licensing boards; and government performance reporting.

  Tags: web research; newsroom management; story ideas

  By Lois Norder

  2008

• Essential Analysis: Data Integrity Checks

  powerpoint presentation that reminds journalists what to check when they get data and shows how to look for dirty data using database managers or SPSS. also mentions extensive data documentation [and clean-up of dirty data] that IRE and NICAR include with the databases available from the Database library.

  Tags: data; tables; documentary; file format; record layout; data dictionary; outliers; variations; dirty data; database manager; SPSS;

  By David Herzog

  2007