Reporting and Writing Techniques
JPROF.com provides examples and suggestions on the development of journalistic writing
Ire.com is packed with indepth reporting resources. Journalists can use a searchable database to find sources on various topics. Site also contains several journalistic tipsheets.
A Journalist's Guide to the Internet provides journalsits with a wide variety of reporting resources from maps and court documents to Internet search engines.
Statistics for Journalists
Robertniles.com is a useful resource for learning how to effectively use basic statistics in journalistic news stories.
FedStats links to statistical information and agencies at the state and federal level.
Journalism Culture
Editor & Publisher is a popular trade publication for the journalism industry. It is often loaded with juicy details about what's going on within news organizations.
Poynter is loaded with information on various jounalistic issues.
Election Research
Opensecrets.org is a guide to campaign contributions.
Follow the Money is a resource for tracking camaign resources at the state level.
Landing a Journalism Internship or Job
Freep.com maintains a site that helps students develop their resumes, write cover letters and land a job.
Journalismjobs.com is a searchable database of journalism jobs around the country.
Editor & Publisher also has a database of jobs.
Journalism organizations/clubs
Education Writers Association
Investigative Reporters and Editors Association
Public Relations Society of America
Radio and Television News Directors Association
Society for Environmental Journalists
Society for News Design
Society for Professional Journalists
Student Press Law Center
The American Copy Editors Society
Academic organizations
Assocation of Journalism and Mass Communication
International Communication Association
Finding Sources
Profnet is a free site that links journalists to experts on various topics. You must register to use the site.
JPROF.com provides examples and suggestions on the development of journalistic writing
Ire.com is packed with indepth reporting resources. Journalists can use a searchable database to find sources on various topics. Site also contains several journalistic tipsheets.
A Journalist's Guide to the Internet provides journalsits with a wide variety of reporting resources from maps and court documents to Internet search engines.
Statistics for Journalists
Robertniles.com is a useful resource for learning how to effectively use basic statistics in journalistic news stories.
FedStats links to statistical information and agencies at the state and federal level.
Journalism Culture
Editor & Publisher is a popular trade publication for the journalism industry. It is often loaded with juicy details about what's going on within news organizations.
Poynter is loaded with information on various jounalistic issues.
Election Research
Opensecrets.org is a guide to campaign contributions.
Follow the Money is a resource for tracking camaign resources at the state level.
Landing a Journalism Internship or Job
Freep.com maintains a site that helps students develop their resumes, write cover letters and land a job.
Journalismjobs.com is a searchable database of journalism jobs around the country.
Editor & Publisher also has a database of jobs.
Journalism organizations/clubs
Education Writers Association
Investigative Reporters and Editors Association
Public Relations Society of America
Radio and Television News Directors Association
Society for Environmental Journalists
Society for News Design
Society for Professional Journalists
Student Press Law Center
The American Copy Editors Society
Academic organizations
Assocation of Journalism and Mass Communication
International Communication Association
Finding Sources
Profnet is a free site that links journalists to experts on various topics. You must register to use the site.