Digging deeper David Herzog Missouri School of Journalism & NICAR.

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Digging deeper David Herzog Missouri School of Journalism & NICAR

Reporting techniques Investigative Computer-Assisted

What is investigative reporting? “ It is the reporting, through one ’ s own work product and initiative, matters of importance which some persons or organizations wish to keep secret. ” The Reporter’s Handbook (1983)

Three requirements Reporting based on one ’ s own initiative Matter of importance Others wish to keep it a secret

Investigative roles Watchdog –Keep an eye of government, business and other powerful institutions

Investigative roles Explanatory –Tell how complex systems work or fail to work. –Relatively new role.

Investigative roles Deeper meaning –Go beyond what people are saying. –Make part of your routine

Three ingredients Sources Documents Databases

Types of sources Background experts Road maps Tipsters Official sources

Documents Official records held by public agencies, courts and law enforcement. –Public by statute –Private (can get from sources)

Databases Computerized public records –An extension of documents –Usually available under state and federal public records laws –Can sort, summarize and search using database manager programs

Essential CAR Tools Web browser Spreadsheet Database manager

Web browser

Spreadsheet

Database manager

Google is great, but...

What are you missing? Specialized resources The “ invisible ” Web

Invisible Web The Visible Web is made up of the typical results you see in Google, etc. The Invisible Web includes searchable databases that Google and search engines can ’ t find. Good for finding data on your beat. Some estimate the Invisible Web to be much larger that the Visible Web.

Searching the “ invisible ” Web Complete Planet Gary Price (RSS) (RSS)

Journalists ’ sites NICAR ‘ Net Tour Reporter ’ s Desktop Who is John Doe?

Other sites Search Systems – More than 2,220 updated links to free, online searchable databases. ZabaSearch

Local resources

Going beyond Google

Resource Center IRE Resource Center: More than 2,000 tip sheets from IRE and NICAR conferences, many on covering the business beat and doing investigations. Searchable database of more than 20,000 stories, both print and broadcast.

Recent investigative & CAR stories Extra!Extra! (RSS) The Scoop (RSS)

Books