Resources
There are a total of 54 listings in this category.
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A Few Free Journalism Lessons
Prepared by an ex-editor this site offers the basics, and invites readers to join discussions, suggest topics, recommend books.
www.angelfire.com/ab/mo/index.html
American Journalism Review
Links offering reportorial aids to journalists. Continuing assessment of news and industry issues.
www.ajr.org
Assignment Editor
One stop information site for television reporters and print journalists to research and find news stories.
www.assignmenteditor.com
Computer Assisted Reporting
Research, links and resources for journalists, students, and journalism educators using computer-assisted reporting (CAR) methods in English speaking countries outside the United States.
members.optusnet.com.au/~slamble/index.html
CyberJournalist
Technology advances in journalism, tips for finding owners of Internet domains, Census of India, ethics, links.
cyberjournalist.org.in
Diarist.net - Guide to Libel
Article explains libel, gives examples and defenses, and encourages extreme sensibility.
www.diarist.net/guide/libel.shtml
Edward W. Estlow International Center for Journalism and New Media
Offers new media education opportunities, journalism reference links, blackboards for online discussion and timely news in the subject of new media journalism.
www.estlowcenter.du.edu
EIBIS International
A worldwide press communication service specializing in the writing and distribution of technical news stories to editors of trade and technical magazines and TV programming around the world.
www.eibis.com
Environmental Media Services
Resources for journalists and others interested in environmental issues. Includes, breaking news and backgrounders, press-events, facts and contacts on biotechnology, sprawl, chemicals and health, pollution, trade, pesticides, and global warming.
www.ems.org
FACSNET
A search engine by topic for journalists.
www.facsnet.org
Foreign Correspondent
Subject guide to web based information sources for international correspondents, with links to country and government data and other essential information and tools.
www.gu.edu.au/school/fmc/foreign
Global Beat
Resource service for journalists covering international issues. Includes links to directory of experts, events, publications, and in-depth analysis of current conflicts.
www.nyu.edu/globalbeat
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Journalism Jobs Site with media news updates, and useful links for reporters. Also features announcements about upcoming conferences, fellowships and jobs.
www.inserttexthere.com
Internet Information Resources for Australian Journalists
Guide to factual or background information, including business, government departments and policies, industrial awards, legislation, reports, statistics, and trade figures and policy, as well as basic reference tools.
www.journoz.com
Internet Resources for Journalists and Broadcasters
Resources on journalism and broadcasting from both a Canadian and a world perspective.
www.synapse.net/~radio
Investigative Reporters and Editors
IRE is a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting within the field of journalism.
www.ire.org
Journalism
Archive of articles by Daryl Lease.
www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/journalism
Journalism UK
A UK-specific compilation of web links for journalists, writers, broadcasters and students with book and web site reviews and links to news sources worldwide, training and job opportunities.
www.journalismuk.co.uk
JournalismNet
Web research and tips for journalists.
groups.yahoo.com/group/journalismnet
Journalist's Compass
An information hub from Temple University set up to assist communications professionals, students, and interested others find information on the Internet.
www.temple.edu/jcompass
JournalistExpress
Customizable portal designed as a web search tool for journalists with categorized links to news and information sources.
www.journalistexpress.com
Media Link
Free research assistance and contacts in numerous fields. Site includes journalist directory, story ideas, search engine, and links.
www.medialin.com
MediaMap's Tools for Journalists
Research tools for news media. Use SourceNet to post anonymous queries requesting information from experts. Review and update your MediaMap profile.
sourcenet.mediamap.com/Media
Megasources
Metasearch engine links to a diverse collection of sources useful to journalists. "How-to-find-information" sites as well as information sites.
www.ryerson.ca/~dtudor/megasources.htm
MSNBC: First Read
Daily memo prepared by the political unit for NBC News. A tool for analyzing the morning’s political events.
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3626796
National Press Club
Official site with information on upcoming events and briefings.
www.press.org
National Press Club - Reporters' Resources
Annotated, categorized links to resources.
npc.press.org/library06/resources.cfm
Newsbee
A portal for professional journalists engaged in news gathering and research on the Internet.
www.newsbee.net
NewsDesk-UK
News contacts, internet links and resources, law and ethics updates for UK journalists.
www.aubi06.dsl.pipex.com
Newspaper Editors
A place for editors, all media welcome. Just a place for editors, professional, student or both, to chat it up and find journalism links.
groups.yahoo.com/group/newspapereditors
Newspaper JobsPage
Journalism jobs, newspaper internships, career training and development for professional and student reporters, photographers, copy editors, designers, writers
www.freep.com/jobspage
NewsWriting.com
A resource for creating clear, conversational news scripts that grab viewers' attention and create a lasting impact.
www.newswriting.com
Online Journalism Review
The journalist's first stop for Web-based research on stories.
www.ojr.org
Personal Database of Journalism Research (ASCoR)
Index, papers and publications on journalism studies/ research. By Mark Deuze, lecturer/ research associate at the Amsterdam School of Communications Research, The Netherlands.
home.pscw.uva.nl/deuze
Peter's Place Of Freelance Journalism
Professional freelance writing and journalism in Canada and United States. Links for markets and writing articles.
freepages.writing.rootsweb.com/~petersplace/index.htm
Power Reporting
Resources and training for journalists, from Bill Dedman. Alert services, bookmarks, newsroom training, search tools, lists of lists and reference books.
www.powerreporting.com
Poynter Institute
Dedicated to teaching and inspiring journalists. Promotes excellence and integrity in the practice of craft and in the practical leadership of successful businesses.
www.poynter.org
Quill & Scroll
The society sponsors scholarships, writing and photography contests, yearbook contests, in-depth evaluation of student publications, and a quarterly magazine.
www.uiowa.edu/~quill-sc
QuoteMark.com
Free service for UK journalists which puts them in touch with providers of news leads and editorial assistance. Part of the PR Press Network.
quotemark.prpn.com/uk
Reporter Pitch
Story idea exchange.
reporterpitch.tripod.com
Reporter's Desktop
Provides fill-in forms and highly select web resources on a launch pad for journalism work.
www.reporter.org/desktop
Reporter's Resource
The site for web-assisted reporting, with carefully chosen links for journalists, created by a Texas-based reporter.
www.henrichs.net/reporters
Reporters Aptitude Test
Do you have what it takes, ethically and morally, to be a reporter/ journalist in today's society?
www.richardwarrenfield.com/rpt-ap-t.htm
Response Source
For journalists, working on independent editorial. Gather facts, comments and background from hundreds of PRs, UK only.
responsesource.com
SourceWire
For journalists working on technology and business/ finance subjects. Includes Tech Response Source enquiry service, PR directory, release wire and Freelance Journalist Directory.
sourcewire.com
Student Press Law Center
Legal information for student journalists and educators in such areas as censorship, libel, copyright, and freedom of information. Links to other resources and internship opportunities.
www.splc.org
StudentPress.org
A resource for high school and college journalists and publications. Home of the National Scholastic Press Association and Associated Collegiate Press.
www.studentpress.org
The Economist Style Guide
Guide based on the style book given to all journalists at The Economist.
www.economist.com/research/StyleGuide
The Freelance Journalist's Mailing List
Dedicated to anyone and everyone who freelances in the media field, from copywriters to photographers, short story writers to journalists. The aim of the group is to provide news on writing markets and job opportunities, a critique group and a forum for f
groups.yahoo.com/group/freelancejourn
The Reporters Network
To promote the Internet as a research and communications medium for working journalists. Our goal is to provide a variety of services to the journalism community.
www.reporters.net
The Usually Useful Internet Guide for Journalists
An Internet guide for journalists. Created for those who want to have a better understanding of the Internet and its potential as a journalistic research tool.
www.usus.org
The World News Forecast
Fee-based service offering first sight of future international headlines.
www.newsahead.com
Tools for Getting Journalism Jobs
Maintained by the Detroit Free Press to help people get journalism jobs at newspapers. It contains information and tips for prospective journalists preparing to enter the workforce.
www.freep.com/jobspage/toolkit/index.htm
UNICEF Press Centre: Tools for Journalists
Updated daily by a full-time editor, helps journalists from around the world research and write about children and the issues that concern them.
www.unicef.org/media/media_tools.html