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• 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

• The Web as an investigative tool

  Dowdell discussing how, with the right approach, the web can be a powerful investigative tool. She gives tips on getting the most out of search engines; reference and public records portals; and myriad other resources that can be of value

  Tags: investigative reporting; deep web; search engines; social media; public records; search strategies

  By Jaimi Dowdell

  2010

• Pesticides

  This tipsheet details various pesticide databases including where they can be found, how to use them and potential issues with the data. Included are pertinent web resources and tips for covering pesticide related stories

  Tags: pesticides; Environmental Protection Agency; EPA; extoxnet; Pesticide Action Network; National Pesticide Information Retrieval System; Pesticide Incident Data System; SENSOR

  By Michael Pell

  2009

• Backgrounding People and Companies/International: Mining database and the deep web

  Williams has compiled and extensive list of web resources when researching international topics. Additionally, she has included a wealth of material for backgrounding people and companies on the web - a "beyond Google" compendium of online resources

  Tags: backgrounding; international data; lobbying; Foreign Agents Registration Act; FARA; Speically Deisgnated Nationals List; SDN; worldwide incidents tracking system; World Bank; European Union;

  By Margot Williams

  2009

• Oral Health Tipsheets

  Eyre lists web resources for covering issues of oral health. Included are sources used for expert insight.

  Tags: oral health; CDC; National Oral Health Surveillance System: Medicaid Dental contacts; Medicaid's Early Periodic Screening tables; Oral Health America; Children's Dental Health Project

  By Eric Eyre

  2008

• From Data Analysis to Programming

  This tipsheet is an outline of Perry and Willis' panel on data analysis to programming. They detail free Web resources; assorted data structures; tutorials on computer languages; version control; programming techniques; and how to read and share code.

  Tags: programming; SQL; data; programming language; code; tutorial

  By Derek Willis

  2009

• 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

• The war on terror: From ghost planes to secret renditions

  A list of resources for tracking airplanes and flights in the USA.

  Tags: airplane; database; Web sites; websites; Internet

  By Margot Williams

  2007

• Covering Private Companies

  Roush offers very comprehensive, detailed advice about covering private companies. He discusses some places to find informaton, including the Secretary of State, the courts, and UCC codes. Roush also discusses covering non-profits and financial institutions. Finally, he includes a long list of web resources that are helpful for the business beat.

  Tags: beat reporting; business; corporations; public records; banks; credit unions; small business administration; consumers

  By Chris Roush

  2007