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Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) Reporter Tools [1]

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Reporting guides written by seasoned investigative reporters offer helpful techniques for conducting interviews and using data. Tech Tools offers dozens of free tutorials and videos on branding, website development, blogging, digital audio and podcasting, taking and managing digital photos, shooting and editing video, scripting and voiceovers, and online reporting techniques like crowd-sourcing.
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Technology [4]
Journalism & Media [5]
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Journalism in the Age of Data [6]

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A video report on data visualization as a storytelling medium. Produced by Geoff McGhee during a Knight Journalism Fellowship. Total running time: 54 minutes; with related information and links.
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Technology [4]
Journalism & Media [5]
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Reporting Resources for Japanese Nuclear Disaster [7]

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SEJ has compiled a set of key information resources for anyone reporting on or following nuclear developments in Japan or elsewhere, including the United States. You'll find news sources, nuclear agencies, industry, scientist and environmental groups.
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Asia [8]
Environmental Health [9]
Energy & Fuel [10]
Disasters [11]
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Environmental Information Initiative Draft Document [12]

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Toolbox: Floods, Prevention, Response, Recovery [13]

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Floods are a predictable occurrence in many parts of the country, causing death, misery, and untold property damage. But they are more than a disaster story. The human toll can often be prevented, and there are stories about prevention, planning, response, and recovery.

Reporting Tools [14]
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National (U.S.) [15]
Disasters [11]
Water & Oceans [16]
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US EPA Plan EJ 2014 [17]

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The US Environmental Protection Agency's Plan EJ 2014 is a strategy to help integrate environmental justice into EPA's day to day activities. The public can comment on the draft plans through April 29, 2011 on Regulations.gov.
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People & Population [18]
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Reporter's Toolbox: Covering Tsunamis [19]

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Tsunamis are urgent news when the warning sounds. When a big one catches people unprepared, the disaster can be huge. But there are further stories about planning, preparation, disaster-proofing, recovery, and more.

Reporting Tools [14]
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International [20]
Disasters [11]
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Reporter's Toolbox: Nuclear Energy [21]

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The use of nuclear energy to generate power has been a major policy debate for decades. While the best decisions may be based on facts, many risk calculations are actually values choices. Here [21] are some of the best sources for both facts and opinion.
Reporting Tools [14]
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International [20]
Nuclear Power & Radiation [22]
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Toolbox: Reporting on Earthquakes [23]

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Earthquakes are often enough a disaster and response story. But there are important stories all the time about seismicity, preparation, prevention, planning, engineering, and other facets. Here are some key sources and starting points for reporters.
Reporting Tools [14]
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Public [3]
International [20]
Disasters [11]
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Sustainability: Science, Practice, & Policy [24]

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The peer-reviewed, open-access journal Sustainability: Science, Practice, & Policy "disseminate information on sustainability science issues in support of a greater global exchange of knowledge." Included is a searchable collection of doctoral dissertations and master’s theses.
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Policy [25]
Environmental Studies [26]
Science [27]
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