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Search results for "intranet" ...
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Getting your Intranet Out
Henderson outlines the necessary steps to get an intranet up and running in your newsroom. He also explains the sources to explore if you would like to automate your look-ups.
Tags: intranet; databases; database-enabled server; PHP; Python; Perl; open-source;
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Intranets that Work
The author discusses how to create an intranet that is a useful tool for CAR reporters. His tips include suggestions about what sort of software to use and what sort of data to make available on the intranet.
Tags: intranet; newsroom organization; CAR; staff; datasets
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Building intranets
The authors include tips for creating effective intranets. Their suggestions range from neat things to include (like FOIA letter generators) to how to make the intranet accessible and useful for everyone in the newsroom.
Tags: intranet; newsroom organization; reporting tools; online resources
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Wiki Panel Handout and Notes
This handout, taken from the Reporter's Cookbook, discusses how to create a newsroom wiki. It covers how to begin, how to maintain the wiki, and how to extend it and make it into an even better tool.
Tags: wiki; intranet; internet; computer programming
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Using Instiki
Willis discusses Instiki, which is software written in Ruby and can run on any platform. He explains installation and setup, features of Instiki, and how to maintain it.
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Speaking the Same Language: Data Handling Between the Newsroom and the Website
Willis offers tips on how to make sure your website takes full advantage of CAR stories. The tips include using ASCII text to link between a database server and a web server, as well as moving away from Microsoft Access.
Tags: intranet; internet; web server; computer-assisted reporting; database analysis
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Intranets at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Claassen provides some basic questions that should be asked before establishing an intranet and also explains how to start building and using your intranet. He also gives details about the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's intranet so readers can see what they're doing and use their ideas as a guideline.
Tags: Internet; Web; online tools
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Setting up a data library and intranet
The authors explain the importance of a newsroom intranet, and what databases should be included in it. Finally, they discuss specific details about how to set one up.
Tags: data collection; data library; newsroom management; data analysis; public records; backgrounding
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Building a database search front end with DreamweaverMX 2004
Perry offes this step-by-step guide to creating database search front ends in DreamweaverMX 2004. With clear directions and easy-to-follow illustrations, this tipsheet wil make creating search front ends a snap.
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Put searchable and updatable databases on your Intranet with PHP
Benincasa gives a list of resources and important points about PHP in relation to your newsroom Intranet.
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