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How They Did It

How They Did It: Unearthing Secrets of Hungarian Prime Minister’s Family Business

By András Pethő and Blanka Zöldi | March 19, 2018

Last May, Direkt36 published its first story about how the companies of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s family were secretly benefiting from projects funded by the government – often paid from the European Union’s budget. Here the reporters break down the five most interesting parts of their reporting.

BBC

Paul Myers: News Media Should Not Be Intimidated

By Media Power Monitor | March 13, 2017

The boom of internet technology and social media networks have allowed journalists to access information which had previously been out of reach. Apps, sites and devices let ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances become reporters. However, internet research expert Paul Myers cautions that investigative journalists need to be incredibly sensitive when running stories and never expose innocent people to attack and ridicule.

Data

Marcela Turati: Expose the Hidden Interests of Big Media Companies

By Media Power Monitor | May 11, 2017

The topic of big media ownership is often left unquestioned, but Mexican investigative journalist Marcela Turati believes that it is important to unveil the hidden interests of big companies because companies that disguise their business strategies as journalism can do much harm.

analytics

Audience Development Essentials for Journalists

By Andre Monteiro | August 3, 2017

Likes in your social network, praises from friends or numbers of clicks aren’t enough to drive an audience development strategy. Here’s what every independent news media organization needs to know about creating expertise in audience development that will help you measure and maximize your reach.

accountability

How to Make Audiences Love Good Journalism

By Jane Elizabeth, Lori Kelley and Julie M. Elman | August 28, 2017

Changing the way accountability stories are written takes research, preparation, listening and even a bit of psychology. In an excerpt from from a recent American Press Institute report, here are some recommendations from experts about persuasion and communications — as well as examples from news organizations that are using non-narrative, data and visual elements to make the best of journalism better for audiences.

Bolivia

The Webcomic that Tells the Story of a Bolivian River

By Carla Hannover | March 20, 2018

The Choqueyapu River investigation was initially intended for the Bolivian newspaper, Página Siete. A three-month reporting project resulted in the publication of two 16-page newspaper specials. But the challenge was to transform it into an innovative digital story.

Data

The Quartz Guide to Bad Data

By Christopher Groskopf | January 15, 2016

This guide was written to help Quartz staff identify problems with data they report on. After publishing it on GitHub, we heard from folks in many other industries who also found it helpful, so we’re republishing it here for the benefit of all Quartz readers.

Bahrain

A Guide to Reporting on the Gulf Arab Countries

By Migrant-Rights.org | February 28, 2018

Over 11 million migrant workers work in the six Middle Eastern countries — Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. Journalists attempting to investigate human trafficking and forced labor in the region have faced many challenges. GIJN, in collaboration with human rights organizations, is launching this first bilingual guide to teach journalists best practices, tools and steps in reporting on human trafficking and forced labor in the Gulf region.

Bahrain

Statistics and Studies: Where is the Data?

By Migrant-Rights.org | February 28, 2018

Full guide here. العربية

Data on human trafficking, forced labor and irreegular migration is everywhere and nowhere at the same time.

digital security

4 Digital Security Tips Every Journalist Needs to Know

By Roland Bednarz | October 22, 2018

With daily headlines about massive data hacks, everyone should be worried about digital security. But investigative journalists may even be deliberately targeted. Digital security expert Chris Walker shared his top tips.

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