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• Finding Data Online

  There are plenty of clues on the Web that data exist, even though so much information is buried deep beyond search engine eyes. This session will highlight advanced searches and strategies for finding data that can't be found with a traditional search engine. We'll also point you to the best sites for tracking down local, national and international data. All you need is a browser and some curiosity.

  Tags: data online

  By Jaimi Dowdell

  2013

• Web tools for investigators

  Learn what free online tools that will help you to enhance on your reporting and investigation. Get tips on social media searches, documents, Web scraping and visualizations.

  Tags: Free tools; online tools; story visualization; reporting

  By Mark Horvit, Jaimi Dowdell

  2013

• Advanced Google search methods for investigative reporting

  Russell provides a cheat sheet for using Google as an online investigative tool.

  Tags: Google; cheat sheat

  By Dan Russell

  2012

• Online Search & Rescue: Emerging Tech Trends

  Chris Shaw of the Webbmedia Group shares his insight on extracting crucial information from the web. Going beyond the borders of Google, Shaw suggests search engines like Blekko and Greplin. He also suggests websites that feature the latest technology in online searches and popular "mobile tools."

  Tags: search engine; mobile; digital asset; Quora

  By Chris Shaw

  2011

• Online Search & Rescue

  Shaw provides a plethora of search engines, many you probably haven't heard of yet. His PowerPoint will have you searching like a pro.

  Tags: search engines; deep web; YouTube; Bing; Greplin;

  By Chris Shaw

  2011

• Go beyond Google - Gathering Internet Intelligence

  This tipsheet describes how to dig deeper on the web - from profiling businesses to people. It highlights a variety of resources available online that help direct your searches and find information you might not otherwise realize was available.

  Tags: internet; web; backgrounding; businesses; people; LinkedIn; social media; twitter; google;

  By Sean Campbell

  2010

• Mining the web for Data and Stories

  This tipsheet lists valuable online resources including searchable data; downloadable data; advanced search strategies; mapping services.

  Tags: online resources; data; online data; government data; databases; FedStats; Data.gov; USASPending.gov; BRB Publications; OSHA; MSHA; FARS: Federal Railroad Administration; GIS; mapping; census; Environmental Protection Agency; Federal Aviation Administration;

  By Ted Mellnik

  2010

• Mining the web for data and stories

  Mellnik and Dowdell provide a list of searchable government data that can be found online - from statistics to public records and much, much more. They have also included links to data you can download and advanced search strategies to improve your reporting.

  Tags: federal data; government data; census; datta queries; search strategieis

  By Ted Mellnik; Jaimi Dowdell

  2010

• Backgrounding People on the Internet

  This extensive guide to researching people online contains a long list of useful sources including news archives, people/business finders, city data, county data, criminal histories and occupational licenses. The tipsheet also includes Guckian's own suggestions about how to get the most out of search engines and public records.

  Tags: internet; backgrounding; sources; web sites; people finder; social networking sites

  By Kelly Guckian

  2008

• Web sites and search techniques for reporters

  Edds lists online search tools that reporters may find helpful. She breaks the list down into sections: Google, telephone directories; newspaper archives; libraries; sites to find sources; public records and tipsheets.

  Tags: internet; sources; online resources; web

  By Carolyn Edds

  2008