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Doing Quantity and Quality
Limor's tipsheet discusses reporting methods that keep the broadcast reporter ever-ready for quick hit stories and indispensable in the newsroom. She also discusses how to go about the in-depth investigations, and ideas for sweeps week. Included in this document is an extensive list of valuable websites for data that can drive your investigations.
Tags: quick hit; broadcast; general assignment reporting; in-depth investigations; breaking news; data
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Using local data to answer the question,
Amons describes how to use CAR as a tool to beef up general assignment stories. Instead of just reporting on one isolated incident -- like a trucking accident or a botched 911 call -- you can do some database analysis to see how often those sorts of incidents occur. This will add more depth and context to your story.
Tags: truck accidents; school fire safety; beat reporting; story ideas; data analysis; computer-assisted reporting