data journalism
4 Common Angles Data Journalists Use to Tell Stories
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At the Online Journalism Blog, data journalism expert Paul Bradshaw analyzed 100 pieces of data that journalists use and found that there are several common story angles.
Open Source Research Guide
Social Search Techniques Using Twitter, from Henk van Ess
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Tips for navigating the social media site Twitter from GIJN’s forthcoming guide to open source researching online.
Tools & Techniques
10 Tips for Tracking Russian-Owned Assets
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OCCRP senior investigator Tom Stocks shares 10 best practices for tracking the mansions and superyachts of Russian oligarchs and officials deemed closest to President Vladimir Putin.
Tools & Techniques
4 More Essential Tips for Using the Wayback Machine
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Based on an interview with Wayback Machine’s director, Mark Graham, ProPublica’s Craig Silverman shares more essential tips on using it, including how to bulk archive pages, compare changes, and see when elements of a page were archived.
Tools & Techniques
Tips for Investigating Algorithm Harm — and Avoiding AI Hype
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In a panel discussion at the IRE23 Conference, experts shared tips on how reporters can identify and investigate algorithmic harm and AI bias, and hold the human masters of these systems accountable.
Methodology
When to Greenlight an Investigative Pitch — or End the Project?
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Committing to a long-term investigation — also known as “greenlighting” — does not always involve a specific moment of decision. At IRE23, GIJN spoke with five veteran investigative editors to ask them what information they need before giving a project the the go-ahead.
GIJN
GIJN Schedules 2023 Board Election
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GIJN is scheduling new elections for its board of directors. There are openings for seven seats on the 15-member board. Each of GIJN’s 244 member organizations is entitled to one vote, which is cast by its designated representative. Those interested in running for the board have until August 7 to apply to be candidates.
Top 10 in Data Journalism
Data Journalism Top 10: A Scorched Earth, Hot French Baby Names, and Women’s World Cup Stars to Watch
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This week’s Top 10 in Data Journalism features stories on the record-breaking global heat, popular French baby names, Russia’s war dead, and the likely breakout stars of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Security
Essential Steps for Journalists in Emergency Situations
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Journalists receiving threats often have to flee their homes in a matter of a few hours. Conflicts, though, are often foreseeable and that’s why those in fragile regions should have an exit plan in place and crucial documents ready to go. We’ve listed what documents journalists should gather as well as which organizations support journalists with relocation.
Tools & Techniques
Tips for Using the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine in Your Next Investigation
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The Internet Archive is a nonprofit library that is best known for the Wayback Machine, a staple for investigative journalists around the world. Launched 20 years ago, the Wayback Machine now archives much of the public web at the rate of more than 1 billion archived URLs per day.