This document provides an overview of various online databases and resources that can be used for computer-assisted reporting, including press releases, book text searches, government transcripts, legal cases, census data, and more. It also discusses how to effectively search databases using Boolean operators and tips for online research such as verifying information and considering the credibility of sources.
The document discusses several examples of computer-assisted reporting (CAR) projects from various media outlets:
1. The Times (UK) obtained police misconduct claims data via FOI requests and found a total of £44M spent on claims and 76% settled out of court.
2. The Guardian (UK) obtained a gifts register from a government department via FOI and found weekly lavish gifts accepted from oil companies.
3. Stephen Grey plotted flight records from plane spotters to investigate extraordinary rendition flights by the CIA.
4. CBS News analyzed 50 states' suicide data and found veterans' suicide rates were much higher than non-veterans.
5. The Wall Street Journal
The document provides guidance for journalists on submitting Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and dealing with pushback from government agencies. It recommends starting by choosing the appropriate agency to submit the request to and providing a specific, reasonable description of the requested records. It also suggests considering an expedited request and addressing any potential fees upfront. The document outlines strategies for negotiating with agencies, filing administrative appeals, and potential legal recourse if the agency denies or fails to respond to the request.
This document provides an overview of why data journalism is useful, how to get started with it, finding relevant data sources, and learning more about data skills. Some key benefits of data journalism mentioned are discovering new stories, finding examples to illustrate reporting, and presenting statistics to show broader trends. The document recommends starting with accessible spreadsheets, learning skills gradually, and finding resources for help and inspiration. It also cautions that data needs verification and should be used to enhance traditional reporting.
This document provides tips for journalists on how to use data to find new story ideas, enhance reporting, and advance their careers. It discusses how data can be used to uncover trends, find compelling examples, and present statistics with context. The document then provides step-by-step instructions for basic spreadsheet skills and finding various types of publicly available data, including education, property, census, campaign finance, and government budget data. Journalists are advised to proceed carefully with data analysis and verify figures.
Jaimi Dowdell presents "Data Journalism for Business Reporting" at the free business journalism workshop, "Be a Better Business Watchdog -- CAR for Business Journalists," hosted by the Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalists, The Seattle Times and the University of Washington.
Doug Caruso, assistant metro editor at The Columbus Dispatch, prepared this presentation on producing data-driven enterprise stories off your beat for Columbus, Ohio, NewsTrain on Oct. 21, 2017. It is accompanied by a handout of the same title. NewsTrain is a training initiative of Associated Press Media Editors (APME). More info: http://bit.ly/NewsTrain
This document provides an overview of various online databases and resources that can be used for computer-assisted reporting, including press releases, book text searches, government transcripts, legal cases, census data, and more. It also discusses how to effectively search databases using Boolean operators and tips for online research such as verifying information and considering the credibility of sources.
The document discusses several examples of computer-assisted reporting (CAR) projects from various media outlets:
1. The Times (UK) obtained police misconduct claims data via FOI requests and found a total of £44M spent on claims and 76% settled out of court.
2. The Guardian (UK) obtained a gifts register from a government department via FOI and found weekly lavish gifts accepted from oil companies.
3. Stephen Grey plotted flight records from plane spotters to investigate extraordinary rendition flights by the CIA.
4. CBS News analyzed 50 states' suicide data and found veterans' suicide rates were much higher than non-veterans.
5. The Wall Street Journal
The document provides guidance for journalists on submitting Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and dealing with pushback from government agencies. It recommends starting by choosing the appropriate agency to submit the request to and providing a specific, reasonable description of the requested records. It also suggests considering an expedited request and addressing any potential fees upfront. The document outlines strategies for negotiating with agencies, filing administrative appeals, and potential legal recourse if the agency denies or fails to respond to the request.
This document provides an overview of why data journalism is useful, how to get started with it, finding relevant data sources, and learning more about data skills. Some key benefits of data journalism mentioned are discovering new stories, finding examples to illustrate reporting, and presenting statistics to show broader trends. The document recommends starting with accessible spreadsheets, learning skills gradually, and finding resources for help and inspiration. It also cautions that data needs verification and should be used to enhance traditional reporting.
This document provides tips for journalists on how to use data to find new story ideas, enhance reporting, and advance their careers. It discusses how data can be used to uncover trends, find compelling examples, and present statistics with context. The document then provides step-by-step instructions for basic spreadsheet skills and finding various types of publicly available data, including education, property, census, campaign finance, and government budget data. Journalists are advised to proceed carefully with data analysis and verify figures.
Jaimi Dowdell presents "Data Journalism for Business Reporting" at the free business journalism workshop, "Be a Better Business Watchdog -- CAR for Business Journalists," hosted by the Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalists, The Seattle Times and the University of Washington.
Doug Caruso, assistant metro editor at The Columbus Dispatch, prepared this presentation on producing data-driven enterprise stories off your beat for Columbus, Ohio, NewsTrain on Oct. 21, 2017. It is accompanied by a handout of the same title. NewsTrain is a training initiative of Associated Press Media Editors (APME). More info: http://bit.ly/NewsTrain
2013-04-06 Find It Fast and Free on the NetFrederick Lane
A presentation I gave on behalf of National Business Institute. This presentation covers approximately half of the material offered in the full seminar.
This handout on data-driven enterprise reporting was prepared by Steve Doig, professor of journalism, specializing in data reporting, at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. It was distributed by Sarah Cohen, Knight Chair specializing in data journalism at Cronkite, at Phoenix NewsTrain on April 6-7, 2018. It includes why study data journalism; how to get started; how to find data, including selected data sets to get started; how to avoid errors; and where to get more training. It accompanies Cohen's presentation, "Data-driven enterprise." NewsTrain is a training initiative of Associated Press Media Editors (APME). More info; http://bit.ly/NewsTrain
Jaimi Dowdell presents "Data Journalism for Business Reporting" during the free, daylong workshop, "Be a Better Business Watchdog -- CAR for Business Journalists."
For more information about free training for business journalists, please visit businessjournalism.org.
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This handout on data-driven enterprise reporting was prepared by Steve Doig, professor of journalism, specializing in data reporting, at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. It includes why study data journalism; how to get started; how to find data, including selected data sets to get started; how to avoid errors; and where to get more training. He compiled it for Seattle NewsTrain on Nov. 11, 2017. It accompanies a presentation of the same name. NewsTrain is a training initiative of Associated Press Media Editors (APME). More info; http://bit.ly/NewsTrain
International Business Information Resources 2007Jane Macoustra
The document discusses different sources and methods for conducting international business research online. It covers differences between sources, barriers to locating information, issues of censorship and translation, evaluating source reliability, and communication tools. The key points are that knowledge of various source types is important for good research, sources may provide similar data through different means, and effective research requires considering issues like censorship and spending money on specialized databases.
The document discusses the history and future of freedom of information laws in the UK. It provides context on how Labour pledged to introduce FOI laws in 1997 and how the act finally came into force in 2005. It also notes that the government later set up a commission to potentially introduce changes to weaken the act, which was criticized. The rest of the document provides tips for journalists on utilizing FOI requests, including being specific, considering exemptions, and using the data obtained as one part of further reporting.
A session that challenges professional and student journalists to dig deeper, deliver more accountability and bring an enterprising/investigative mindset to their work. Training will include examples of using records, documents, data and experiments to bring more impactful reporting. No matter what the size of your team, your journalism can go deeper. Bring your laptop for the exercises. No previous data experience is required. Trainer Aaron Mendelson is the data reporter at KPCC, the NPR affiliate in Los Angeles.
Jaimi Dowdell, training director for the Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE), and Mark Horvit, executive director of IRE, offer a guide to using data in business reporting for the free investigative workshop, "Accountability in Indian Country - Be a Better Business Watchdog," on July 18, 2013.
Presented by the Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism, this workshop was part of the Native American Journalists Association's annual conference in Phoenix.
For more information about free training for business journalists, please visit businessjournalism.org.
For additional resources on using data to empower your coverage, please visit the training archive page at http://businessjournalism.org/2013/07/17/accountability-in-indian-country-be-a-better-business-watchdog-self-guided-training/.
This document provides an overview of freedom of information laws in the UK, including:
1) Quotes from Tony Blair showing his changing view of FOI from supportive to critical.
2) Key details of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 such as the presumption of disclosure, categories of public bodies covered, exemptions, timelines, and appeal process.
3) Tips for making effective FOI requests, including being precise, working within cost limits, 'staging' requests, and using FOI to obtain further information rather than as the sole source.
This document provides guidance on tracking special interest influence through publicly available records of lobbying, campaign finance, and financial disclosures of public officials. It outlines the following steps: 1) Identify lobbyists working for the entity of interest through lobby records. 2) Determine the issues lobbyists work on through disclosure forms, testimony, or public records requests. 3) Identify politicians supporting those issues and search for campaign contributions from lobbyists to those politicians. 4) Cross-reference information from different records types to uncover patterns of influence. The document uses examples from Florida but notes this process can be applied to different levels of government.
Legal Research Basics - Brooklyn Law School - Loreen Peritz - Fall 2016Laperitz
Betty Baker works at Begonia Bakery in New York City but wants to start her own bakery. However, her contract with Begonia Bakery prevents her from operating a bakery in New York City, Westchester County, or Long Island for three years. Betty seeks legal advice about whether this restrictive covenant in her contract is enforceable.
The document discusses the federal statistics website FedStats.gov, which provides consolidated access to statistics from over 100 US government agencies. It allows users to browse or search data on topics like the economy, education, health, safety, energy, and more. The document provides examples of how FedStats.gov could be used to find answers to questions about trends in school shootings, crime rates over time, and the number of building permits issued in a given month. It emphasizes considering details like the populations, timelines, and types of data measured in the statistics.
Public records contain information about individuals that is available for public view and can be obtained legally. Reasons to lookup public records include hiring employees, learning about romantic partners or suspicious individuals, or locating lost friends. Online public records searches have made the process hassle-free and cost-efficient, as many websites provide records for free or low fees. Caution should be taken as some non-authorized websites may contain fake information.
- A cladogram shows patterns of shared characteristics among species and groups them into clades based on shared ancestry. There are three types of clades: monophyletic, paraphyletic, and polyphyletic.
- When constructing phylogenetic trees, systematists apply principles of maximum parsimony and maximum likelihood to find the tree that requires the fewest evolutionary changes or is most likely given patterns of DNA change over time.
- Strongest phylogenetic hypotheses are supported by morphological, molecular, and fossil evidence from multiple sources.
Eukaryotic genomes contain many noncoding DNA sequences in addition to genes, including transposable elements. There are two types of transposable elements: transposons, which move via a DNA intermediate, and retrotransposons, which move via an RNA intermediate by making a copy of their DNA and inserting it elsewhere in the genome using reverse transcriptase. While many transposable elements no longer move, they make up a large portion of eukaryotic genomes and were an important source of evolutionary innovation.
How can communication media be altered for agingamarielinden
The document discusses how communication media can be altered for aging adults. It notes that aging adults currently rely heavily on traditional media like TV and radio. While the internet is growing in popularity, many aging adults are unfamiliar with new technologies and take longer to learn them. The document explores how tomorrow's elders may differ in their use of wireless technologies. It also discusses factors to consider when altering visual and audio media for aging adults and provides tips for designing media with accessibility in mind, such as using larger fonts, minimizing scrolling, and writing in a clear, straightforward manner.
Cell division results in genetically identical daughter cells and allows organisms to reproduce their own kind. It occurs through the cell cycle, where a cell replicates its DNA and divides into two daughter cells. Eukaryotic cells package their DNA into chromosomes found in the nucleus. Chromosomes are duplicated and separated into sister chromatids during cell division. There are two main types of cell division - mitosis, which produces identical body cells, and meiosis, which produces gametes like eggs and sperm with half the number of chromosomes.
The document summarizes the human life cycle and cell division processes. It discusses that the life cycle begins with a haploid sperm and egg fusing during fertilization to form a diploid zygote. The zygote undergoes mitosis to develop into a multicellular organism. Meiosis occurs during gamete formation to produce haploid cells. Fertilization and meiosis alternate in the human life cycle to maintain the normal chromosome number between generations.
This document shows a series of pictures of people from their past alongside who they are now. It encourages the reader to look at how the people in the pictures have changed over time, from when they were younger to how they appear now. The overall message is that we all have a past and it enjoys sharing memories by showing how people we know have changed through the years.
Signal pathways lead to the synthesis of proteins through three main stages: signal reception, signal transduction, and signal response. This process is amplified at each step through enzyme amplification. While cells were once thought to have independent and linear signaling pathways, we now understand signaling to be more complex, with cross-talk between various pathways and receptors within each cell. Scaffolding proteins are crucial regulators that help localize signaling components and enhance the speed and accuracy of signal transfer.
Stramenopiles have flagella with fine hair-like projections, and can have either hairy or smooth flagella. They have a general life cycle involving alternation of generations. Examples of stramenopiles include oomycetes like water molds and downy mildew, diatoms, golden algae, and brown algae. Seaweeds have various human uses as well.
2013-04-06 Find It Fast and Free on the NetFrederick Lane
A presentation I gave on behalf of National Business Institute. This presentation covers approximately half of the material offered in the full seminar.
This handout on data-driven enterprise reporting was prepared by Steve Doig, professor of journalism, specializing in data reporting, at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. It was distributed by Sarah Cohen, Knight Chair specializing in data journalism at Cronkite, at Phoenix NewsTrain on April 6-7, 2018. It includes why study data journalism; how to get started; how to find data, including selected data sets to get started; how to avoid errors; and where to get more training. It accompanies Cohen's presentation, "Data-driven enterprise." NewsTrain is a training initiative of Associated Press Media Editors (APME). More info; http://bit.ly/NewsTrain
Jaimi Dowdell presents "Data Journalism for Business Reporting" during the free, daylong workshop, "Be a Better Business Watchdog -- CAR for Business Journalists."
For more information about free training for business journalists, please visit businessjournalism.org.
Minimum Salary Of 87 Lakhs (130,000 $) For H 1B Visa Holders-The FactsSKILL-LYNC SUPPORT
The unknown true facts about H1b Visa holders !
We have answers to all your questions !
Have a quick look into our presentation to know more about #H1b. So, Hurry Up do not miss the chance to earn a Minimum Salary of 87 Lakhs i.e 130,000$.
Remember : we are only a ping away from you.
This handout on data-driven enterprise reporting was prepared by Steve Doig, professor of journalism, specializing in data reporting, at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. It includes why study data journalism; how to get started; how to find data, including selected data sets to get started; how to avoid errors; and where to get more training. He compiled it for Seattle NewsTrain on Nov. 11, 2017. It accompanies a presentation of the same name. NewsTrain is a training initiative of Associated Press Media Editors (APME). More info; http://bit.ly/NewsTrain
International Business Information Resources 2007Jane Macoustra
The document discusses different sources and methods for conducting international business research online. It covers differences between sources, barriers to locating information, issues of censorship and translation, evaluating source reliability, and communication tools. The key points are that knowledge of various source types is important for good research, sources may provide similar data through different means, and effective research requires considering issues like censorship and spending money on specialized databases.
The document discusses the history and future of freedom of information laws in the UK. It provides context on how Labour pledged to introduce FOI laws in 1997 and how the act finally came into force in 2005. It also notes that the government later set up a commission to potentially introduce changes to weaken the act, which was criticized. The rest of the document provides tips for journalists on utilizing FOI requests, including being specific, considering exemptions, and using the data obtained as one part of further reporting.
A session that challenges professional and student journalists to dig deeper, deliver more accountability and bring an enterprising/investigative mindset to their work. Training will include examples of using records, documents, data and experiments to bring more impactful reporting. No matter what the size of your team, your journalism can go deeper. Bring your laptop for the exercises. No previous data experience is required. Trainer Aaron Mendelson is the data reporter at KPCC, the NPR affiliate in Los Angeles.
Jaimi Dowdell, training director for the Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE), and Mark Horvit, executive director of IRE, offer a guide to using data in business reporting for the free investigative workshop, "Accountability in Indian Country - Be a Better Business Watchdog," on July 18, 2013.
Presented by the Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism, this workshop was part of the Native American Journalists Association's annual conference in Phoenix.
For more information about free training for business journalists, please visit businessjournalism.org.
For additional resources on using data to empower your coverage, please visit the training archive page at http://businessjournalism.org/2013/07/17/accountability-in-indian-country-be-a-better-business-watchdog-self-guided-training/.
This document provides an overview of freedom of information laws in the UK, including:
1) Quotes from Tony Blair showing his changing view of FOI from supportive to critical.
2) Key details of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 such as the presumption of disclosure, categories of public bodies covered, exemptions, timelines, and appeal process.
3) Tips for making effective FOI requests, including being precise, working within cost limits, 'staging' requests, and using FOI to obtain further information rather than as the sole source.
This document provides guidance on tracking special interest influence through publicly available records of lobbying, campaign finance, and financial disclosures of public officials. It outlines the following steps: 1) Identify lobbyists working for the entity of interest through lobby records. 2) Determine the issues lobbyists work on through disclosure forms, testimony, or public records requests. 3) Identify politicians supporting those issues and search for campaign contributions from lobbyists to those politicians. 4) Cross-reference information from different records types to uncover patterns of influence. The document uses examples from Florida but notes this process can be applied to different levels of government.
Legal Research Basics - Brooklyn Law School - Loreen Peritz - Fall 2016Laperitz
Betty Baker works at Begonia Bakery in New York City but wants to start her own bakery. However, her contract with Begonia Bakery prevents her from operating a bakery in New York City, Westchester County, or Long Island for three years. Betty seeks legal advice about whether this restrictive covenant in her contract is enforceable.
The document discusses the federal statistics website FedStats.gov, which provides consolidated access to statistics from over 100 US government agencies. It allows users to browse or search data on topics like the economy, education, health, safety, energy, and more. The document provides examples of how FedStats.gov could be used to find answers to questions about trends in school shootings, crime rates over time, and the number of building permits issued in a given month. It emphasizes considering details like the populations, timelines, and types of data measured in the statistics.
Public records contain information about individuals that is available for public view and can be obtained legally. Reasons to lookup public records include hiring employees, learning about romantic partners or suspicious individuals, or locating lost friends. Online public records searches have made the process hassle-free and cost-efficient, as many websites provide records for free or low fees. Caution should be taken as some non-authorized websites may contain fake information.
- A cladogram shows patterns of shared characteristics among species and groups them into clades based on shared ancestry. There are three types of clades: monophyletic, paraphyletic, and polyphyletic.
- When constructing phylogenetic trees, systematists apply principles of maximum parsimony and maximum likelihood to find the tree that requires the fewest evolutionary changes or is most likely given patterns of DNA change over time.
- Strongest phylogenetic hypotheses are supported by morphological, molecular, and fossil evidence from multiple sources.
Eukaryotic genomes contain many noncoding DNA sequences in addition to genes, including transposable elements. There are two types of transposable elements: transposons, which move via a DNA intermediate, and retrotransposons, which move via an RNA intermediate by making a copy of their DNA and inserting it elsewhere in the genome using reverse transcriptase. While many transposable elements no longer move, they make up a large portion of eukaryotic genomes and were an important source of evolutionary innovation.
How can communication media be altered for agingamarielinden
The document discusses how communication media can be altered for aging adults. It notes that aging adults currently rely heavily on traditional media like TV and radio. While the internet is growing in popularity, many aging adults are unfamiliar with new technologies and take longer to learn them. The document explores how tomorrow's elders may differ in their use of wireless technologies. It also discusses factors to consider when altering visual and audio media for aging adults and provides tips for designing media with accessibility in mind, such as using larger fonts, minimizing scrolling, and writing in a clear, straightforward manner.
Cell division results in genetically identical daughter cells and allows organisms to reproduce their own kind. It occurs through the cell cycle, where a cell replicates its DNA and divides into two daughter cells. Eukaryotic cells package their DNA into chromosomes found in the nucleus. Chromosomes are duplicated and separated into sister chromatids during cell division. There are two main types of cell division - mitosis, which produces identical body cells, and meiosis, which produces gametes like eggs and sperm with half the number of chromosomes.
The document summarizes the human life cycle and cell division processes. It discusses that the life cycle begins with a haploid sperm and egg fusing during fertilization to form a diploid zygote. The zygote undergoes mitosis to develop into a multicellular organism. Meiosis occurs during gamete formation to produce haploid cells. Fertilization and meiosis alternate in the human life cycle to maintain the normal chromosome number between generations.
This document shows a series of pictures of people from their past alongside who they are now. It encourages the reader to look at how the people in the pictures have changed over time, from when they were younger to how they appear now. The overall message is that we all have a past and it enjoys sharing memories by showing how people we know have changed through the years.
Signal pathways lead to the synthesis of proteins through three main stages: signal reception, signal transduction, and signal response. This process is amplified at each step through enzyme amplification. While cells were once thought to have independent and linear signaling pathways, we now understand signaling to be more complex, with cross-talk between various pathways and receptors within each cell. Scaffolding proteins are crucial regulators that help localize signaling components and enhance the speed and accuracy of signal transfer.
Stramenopiles have flagella with fine hair-like projections, and can have either hairy or smooth flagella. They have a general life cycle involving alternation of generations. Examples of stramenopiles include oomycetes like water molds and downy mildew, diatoms, golden algae, and brown algae. Seaweeds have various human uses as well.
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“Meiosis reduces the number of chromosome sets from diploid to haploid”
oh wait this isn't the one we presented, but at least it still has all of the basic information.
The document discusses different types of organisms categorized based on their mode of nutrition. It describes phototrophs that obtain energy from light, chemotrophs that obtain energy from chemicals, autotrophs that only require CO2 as a carbon source, and heterotrophs that require organic nutrients. It provides examples of photosynthetic organisms, chemosynthetic organisms, and heterotrophs. The document also discusses aerobic and anaerobic respiration and nitrogen fixation in prokaryotes. It describes how some prokaryotes cooperate through specialized cells, metabolic product exchange, and biofilms.
This document summarizes the evolution and characteristics of seedless vascular plants. It describes how they formed the first forests during the Carboniferous period by growing tall and removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, leaving peat deposits that eventually became coal. Key aspects covered include the dominant sporophyte life cycle, transport tissues like xylem and phloem, evolution of roots and leaves, and types of seedless vascular plants like ferns, horsetails, and lycophytes.
Translation is the process by which a messenger RNA is used to direct the synthesis of a polypeptide chain. It involves three main stages: initiation, elongation, and termination. During initiation, the small ribosomal subunit binds to the mRNA start codon along with initiator tRNA. In elongation, amino acids are sequentially added to the growing polypeptide chain according to the mRNA codons. Termination occurs when a stop codon is reached, releasing the complete polypeptide chain. The process requires specific transfer RNAs that match codons and carry corresponding amino acids.
The cell cycle is regulated by a molecular control system that triggers and coordinates key events. It is driven by a built-in clock involving cyclical fluctuations of cell cycle control molecules like cyclins and protein kinases. The cell cycle proceeds through checkpoints at the G1, S, G2, and M phases and is regulated by internal and external signals. External factors like growth factors and cell density can influence the cell cycle by triggering signaling pathways that allow or inhibit progression through the checkpoints. Dysregulation of the cell cycle can lead to cancer if cells divide excessively and evade programmed cell death.
While many prokaryotes cause human diseases like tuberculosis and diarrhea, prokaryotes also have beneficial uses. They play an important role in bioremediation by breaking down pollutants and cleaning up oil spills. Additionally, genetically engineered prokaryotes can now produce useful compounds like vitamins and antibiotics. However, overuse of antibiotics has led to increased antibiotic resistance in prokaryotes due to their rapid reproduction.
The document discusses the evolution and life cycles of gymnosperms. It describes the four phyla of gymnosperms: Cycadophyta, Ginkgophyta, Gnetophyta, and Coniferophyta. Cycads have large cones and palm-like leaves, while Ginkgo biloba is the only surviving species of its phylum. The document focuses on conifers, describing their scale-like cones and needle-shaped or fan-like leaves. It provides details on the life cycle of pines, including the development of pollen cones, ovulate cones, fertilization, and seed formation.
Duplications, rearrangements, and mutations of DNA contribute to genome evolution over time. Duplication of genes or chromosome sets can provide raw material for new genes to evolve after mutations occur. Rearrangements like exon shuffling can combine parts of different genes to form new genes with novel functions. Transposable elements also promote genome evolution by enabling recombination and duplication events that generate genetic diversity for selection to act upon.
Members of the Alveolata clade have alveoli, or small sacs, beneath their cell membranes. This includes dinoflagellates, which can cause red tides, apicomplexans such as the Plasmodium parasite that causes malaria, and ciliates like Paramecium which use cilia for movement and feeding. These protists reproduce both sexually through conjugation and asexually through binary fission.
Burt Hubbard is a data journalist who has worked with the Rocky Mountain News, Denver Post, Rocky Mountain PBS and 9News on investigative projects and documentaries. His numerous awards include two prestigious Best of The West awards, a national education award for investigative reporting, and Reporter of the Year in Colorado. Burt has taught computer-assisted reporting and internet research to graduate students for 20 years at the University of Colorado.
The free workshop, “Cracking Private Companies,” was originally held at The Arizona Republic in Phoenix on Jan. 5, 2012. It was hosted by both The Arizona Republic and the Arizona Newspapers Association.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
How are private companies structured and how are they different from public companies
Where to find public information on private companies
How to produce a better private-company profile
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Jodi Schneider joined the Washington bureau of Bloomberg News as the team leader and editor for tax policy in fall 2010. Previously, she was a senior editor for American Banker, deputy editor for economics and finance at Congressional Quarterly, an assistant managing editor at U.S. News & World Report, and local business editor at The Washington Post.
She received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master’s degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.
For more information about free training for business journalists, please visit businessjournalism.org.
This handout accompanies a presentation, "Data-Driven Enterprise off Any Beat," by Manuel Torres, enterprise editor at The Times-Picayune | Nola.com. It details what data journalism can do for a journalist, how to get started with data journalism, how to find data and how to learn more about data journalism. It also lists links to many data sets by beat. NewsTrain is a training initiative of Associated Press Media Editors: http://bit.ly/NewsTrain
Information Innovation: Turning Insights into OpportunitiesHubbard One
This document discusses how companies can gain insights from data by turning it into valuable information through technologies that clean, organize, integrate and deliver data to inform decisions. It highlights how technologies can extract information from various data sources like legal documents, emails, contacts and public records. Technologies are also needed to connect these different data sources and provide automated insights and analytics to help users more quickly understand relationships and solve problems. The challenges of data quality and completeness must also be addressed. Developing skills in data analytics is important as there is a growing shortage of qualified data scientists and managers who can make the most of big data.
This document provides an overview of freedom of information (FOI) laws in the United States, including the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and state FOI laws. It discusses what public records citizens can access, some exemptions, how to make FOI requests, common challenges, and tips for making requests, including being persistent, doing research on the laws, and potentially appealing denials or working with media organizations.
A simple, beautiful guide to understanding GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).
All businesses in the UK and EU need to comply with GDPR by the 25th of May 2018 or risk hefty fines.
Use this free, visual guide to understand how you need to comply.
We'll be looking at what your customers' rights are, privacy by design, breach notifications, data security and more.
Finally, we'll give you a GDPR action checklist so you can take right steps to comply with the legislation in time.
This handout accompanies slides -- Developing a data mindset to improve stories every day -- taught by Brant Houston at Illinois NewsTrain on April 1, 2022. Houston is the Knight Chair in Investigative Reporting at the University of Illinois, where he oversees an online newsroom, CU-CitizenAccess.org. For more info on the News Leaders Association's NewsTrain, see https://www.newsleaders.org/newstrain.
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Week 3 - AssignmentResearching Government Websites
Researching government websites is a critical tool in investigative reporting. For this assignment, you will utilize selected online resources to investigate three different topics listed below.
First, choose two examples:
1. You are a business reporter and hear that the largest employer in your town is going to lay off one-third of its employees. You need to find background on the company’s financial status. Find the latest 10-K filings for a large public company in your area. Use the EDGAR database from Filings & Forms (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. (Paul & Hansen, 2007, p. 98).
2. In a story on an “English-only” referendum being proposed, you want to add information about the demographics of your county, particularly the Hispanic population. Search for population statistics for your county at the U.S. Census Bureau (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. (Paul & Hansen, 2007, 98).
3. In covering a story about domestic violence in Florida, a police officer tells you that the hot weather months are the worst – there is a jump in cases in July. Verify the accuracy of the statement by checking the Florida Department of Children and Families (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. (Paul & Hansen, 2007, p. 98).
Include the following elements for each of the two examples you selected:
1. Identify at least one fact from the government website to use in an investigative report for each of the two examples.
2. Describe how the data proves or disproves the underlying assumption in each of the two examples.
3. Compare how effective the data was in analyzing each of the two examples.
The assignment must be two to three pages (excluding the title and reference pages) and completed using the APA style format. The paper must include a title page, in-text citations, and a full list of references at the end. You must cite at least one reference from the textbook and at least one reference from scholarly outside reading material. References for each of the stories must also be included.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
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The federal Freedom of Information Act “Provides access to all records of all federal agencies in the executive branch unless those records fall within one of nine categories of exempt information that agencies are permitted (but generally not required) to withhold” (Federal Open Government Guide, p. 4). This is open to the entire public for their use. A request can be made over the phone, online or in written word. A person is also allowed an immediate request or to ask for an expedited request. Not only that but if an agency refuses to disclose all or part of a request you have the right to request an appeal.
The thing is FOIA applies to every single agency, departme.
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This document provides an overview of ethics, law, and technology as they relate to public relations. It discusses general ethical principles like honesty, integrity, and protecting privacy. It also examines the relationship between law and ethics. On the legal side, it outlines concepts like the First Amendment, freedom of information laws, copyright, and privacy laws. It provides examples of legal cases and defines key terms. For technology, it briefly discusses the role of blogs, websites, and content management for PR professionals. The document is intended as a study guide for an accreditation exam on ethics, law and technology in PR.
The document discusses the open data movement and increasing openness of government data. It provides examples of policies from President Obama and the governor of New Mexico supporting more open data. The objectives are outlined as making government data openly available in its original format to facilitate transparency, participation, and new uses. International examples of open data projects are briefly mentioned and next steps proposed include developing an open data project for New Mexico.
Matt Wynn, developer and watchdog reporter at the Omaha World-Herald, offers tips on the following in this handout for Lincoln, Nebraska, NewsTrain on April 9, 2016:
--Why learn about data journalism?
--How to get started in data journalism
--Where to find data sets
--Examples of data sets for government, education, criminal justice, health, sports and other beats
--Where to learn more about data journalism
--Things he wishes someone had told him about data journalism
It accompanies his presentation, "Data-Driven Enterprise off Your Beat." NewsTrain is a training initiative of Associated Press Media Editors (APME). More info: http://bit.ly/NewsTrain
The document discusses how public administration data is published and accessed. It explains that public administration collects large amounts of data and information to deliver public services. This data is often published online on government entity websites or can be requested if not publicly available. The data comes in various forms like text, files and can include both administrative records and statistical data. Finding the right data may require searching multiple government agency websites and following the information chain to identify all potential sources. International open data portals can also provide alternative sources if domestic data is unavailable or outdated.
This presentation was first given at the World Bank, April 25, 2012. A version was also given at Transparency Camp 2012. The World Bank presentation was also webcast and a recording is available at: A recording of the webcast of the World Bank presentation is at http://bit.ly/ocdw
Secondary data refers to data that was originally collected by other sources for different purposes and is now available for reuse. Some key advantages of secondary data include that it is cheaper and more quickly obtainable than primary data, and may be available when primary data cannot be collected. However, secondary data also has disadvantages like often not fitting the exact needs of the research, uncertainty around accuracy, and potential outdatedness. Proper evaluation of secondary data is important and involves assessing availability, relevance, accuracy, and sufficiency. This evaluation process aims to determine if the secondary data meets the research objectives and can address potential issues like using different measurement units or concepts than needed.
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Benjamin Wright, Texas attorney and Senior Instructor at the SANS Institute, shares tips for gathering social media evidence in an investigation. Check out the webinar recording: http://i-sight.com/gathering-social-media-evidence/
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Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
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Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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Freedom of information final
1.
2. alliances in journalism
Build a multi-platform story so it is sustainable. Some
outlets have used animated illustrations or cartoons.
Build your audience and revenue by sharing stories with
related media outlets (JRC papers) and others (NPR, The
Drudge Report). Cross promote work. Cross state lines.
Share money to send reporters to do leg work
Robert Rosenthal, Executive Director for the Center for
Investigative Reporting stressed that people want the
news. They don’t care about the source. Share resources.
The goal of journalism: make a difference.
3. tackling the story
Pair up with someone who knows how to work with data
Get everyone to help with one big story to contribute or
divide up the aspects like environmental v. criminal
Do a series to break it down into themes so you can provide
more context and analysis
Everyone is low on staff and time but New York Times
Investigative Reporter Walt Bogdanich said that is no excuse.
Reserve one day a week for the investigative story. Make a
timetable.
Find someone who is bitter and used to have power. Chat.
4. tackling the story, II
Discuss key issues that could be resolved through data
Record everything
Outline the story so you know what questions you’ll
have and you won’t have to call later.
Log the times you try to reach someone and can’t.
Obey the “no surprises” rule: everyone in the story
should know what’s coming
Work as hard to disprove something as you do to prove
it.
5. anonymous sources
Try not to use them; it can end badly in court.
Try to get leaked info from an official/ on record source
Readers are less likely to believe a fact/ quote coming from an
anonymous source
Ask for tips in the newspaper in a big way that can lead to
bigger stories. Ask for tips in a big, obnoxious box on A1.
For leaked documents: find out if the person in charge is pro-
press or anti-press, does CT have a shield law, would the source
agree to come forward if litigation ensues? If a document is
sealed, write a letter to the judge and petition to unseal it.
If an anonymous source intentionally lies, don’t be afraid to
burn them
6. computer assisted reporting
Document Cloud: an online system that works like
Google Docs that can be used when you get a huge
document dump. Best part? Other reporters can view it.
Use a company or town’s retention schedule: Tells you
all of the documents an organization keeps on file and how
long they have to keep them. Found online or by request.
Search previous FOI requests on the FOIC website to see
if a precedent has already been set and you can prove that
you should have immediate access to documents you
want.
7. searching the deep web
Google has LESS THAN HALF of what is available on the
Web. Use at least three search engines.
Any website you have to type wavy letters into, Google
can’t see.
Advanced Google Search: search a domain (.gov) or a file
type (excel or spread sheets)
Twingine (side by side
results), Yahoo.com, Alltheweb.com (gives you advanced
options), Complete Planet, Internet Public Library
See my FOI blog for specific search sites.
8. database reporting
Tools:
- Excel Spreadsheets
-used to sort data, make calculations, create charts, count
items
- Mapping
-Google Maps, ARC View
-show where issues are (people near a nuclear reactor)
- Build your own database
- New Haven Register’s homicide blog
When lost:
- Request “record layout” field list or “data dictionary” to help
translate
9. data dive
Search for specific data:
- Google.com/advanced-search
- Search the file type and topic i.e. CT drunk driving and .xls
will give you excel spreadsheets about that topic
Common database searches:
- payroll and salary
- parking tickets
- business licenses
- school test scores
- campaign donations
- government contracts
10. does FOI apply?
If you don’t think an organization is subject to FOI, try
this test:
- Check the level of government funding
- Was the entity created by government or not?
- What is the extent of the government’s involvement or
regulation?
- Does the organization perform a governmental function?
i.e. fire department
11. excuses, excuses
File complaints to hold officials accountable even if you don’t need
the information for the story anymore
If they say the cost is too high, tell them to itemize it.
Don’t put too much on one FOI request so they can’t say it wasn’t
specific enough
An agency can’t charge the media copying fees if they don’t fulfill a
request immediately. Also, records are free to inspect.
Ask for expedited processing so the request doesn’t take too long
Beware of the glomar response: can’t confirm or deny anything.
Write a story on the agency dragging its feet
“Shall” or “Must” = record is sealed. “May” = can be disclosed
Trade secrets are no longer secret if another party has seen them.
12. get your way
Tell them to redact any sensitive information in the
documents, then send it.
For personnel files, in the state of Connecticut they have to
prove invasion of privacy or you can have the documents.
Agencies that are private or non-profit but are doing public
jobs, i.e. volunteer fire departments, are subject to FOI in
Connecticut.
Exemptions don’t mean someone is prohibited from giving it
to you – they just don’t have to – so negotiate.
If a police document is sealed, get the warrant. They are
public after a few days of being served.
Write about where politicians stand on transparency: ask
what are three things you have done to promote transparency?
13. Security Exchange
Commission documents
10K: annual reports.
- Description of business, income
table, revenue, profits, balance sheet (cash and
debt), litigation, proprieties, employees, risk
factors, legal proceedings
10Q: quarterly reports.
- Updates on litigation (only important law suits listed)
8K: special events.
- Resignation of directors, key officers, earnings
release, acquisition or sale of business, other key financial
news
14. Security Exchange
Commission documents, II
DEF-14A: shareholder proxy.
- Bios on board members, bios on corporate
officers, executive/ director compensation, key
shareholders, related party transactions (conflicts of
interest)
- Tip: to find pay, search “summary compensation table”
- And “non-equity incentive plan compensation” is code
for bonus
S-1: initial public offering
- When a Company is selling stock for the first time, layout
of company’s financials and background
15. Security Exchange
Commission documents, III
Form D: Stock sale by a private firm
- Private companies report efforts to raise money, can be
used to find out about new/ hot startups, list of key
officers and directors
Investor forms:
- 13-F: Filed when mutual funds and large investors discuss
holdings
- 13-D: when someone is holding more than 5% of an org.
16. story ideas
Generally: things that upset you, things that break in your
life, injustices you notice in your own life.
Specifically:
- Response times for first responders. Can find out if people are
dying because of a slow response from EMTS, etc.
- Stadium food data v. vendor inspection reports (sports)
- Convicted attorneys in your county still practicing
- School bus driver records v. driving records
- Public Works Dept. and vacation days before snow
- School lunch fat content
- Bridges, dams, etc. falling apart
- Who is double dipping in their pensions and disability pay?