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• A Few Free Journalism Lessons

  http://www.angelfire.com/ab/mo/index.html
  Prepared by an ex-editor this site offers the basics, and invites readers to join discussions, suggest topics, recommend books.

• American Press Institute: The Journalist's Toolbox

  http://www.journaliststoolbox.org/
  Resources for reporters, editors and other media professionals. Links arranged by category with recently added topics on home page. Includes a newsletter.

• Ashley Kirk

  http://www.ashley-kirk.com/
  Blog covering data journalism, community engagement and multi-platform reporting.

• Asian American Journalists Association

  http://www.aaja.org/
  Nonprofit educational and professional organization with members in journalism across the United States and Asia.

• Assignment Editor

  http://assignmenteditor.com/
  One stop information site for television reporters and print journalists to research and find news stories. US based.

• Bob Baker's Newsthinking

  http://www.newsthinking.com/
  Articles on news writing by Bob Baker, a deputy metropolitan editor of the Los Angeles Times, based on his series of writing seminars.

• Brown University Writing Center - Journalism

  http://www.brown.edu/academics/college/support/writing-center/
  Lists references for departments and organizations at Brown, schools of journalism, and unions.

• CyberJournalist

  http://cyberjournalist.org.in/
  Technology advances in journalism, tips for finding owners of Internet domains, Census of India, ethics, links.

• EnhanceMyWriting.com:

  http://www.enhancemywriting.com/writing_jobs.html
  Provides links to journalism and writing job sites.

• Expertise Finder

  http://expertisefinder.com/
  Tool for journalists to find an expert. Based in Canada.

• Insert Text Here

  http://www.inserttexthere.com/
  Journalism jobs site with media news updates, and useful links for reporters. Also features announcements about upcoming conferences, fellowships and jobs. Compiled by Michelle Nicolosi.

• Internet Information Resources for Australian Journalists

  http://www.journoz.com/
  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.

• Internet Resources for Journalists and Broadcasters

  http://www.synapse.net/~radio/
  Resources on journalism and broadcasting from both a Canadian and a world perspective.

• Investigative Reporters and Editors

  http://www.ire.org/
  IRE is a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting within the field of journalism.

• J-Source.ca - The Canadian Journalism Project

  http://www.j-source.ca/
  Produced by a collaboration of post-secondary journalism schools and programs led by Ryerson University, Université Laval and Carleton University to promote national discussion about journalism. A source for news, research, commentary, advice and resources for industry professionals, scholars and students.

• Jeff Gaulin's Journalism Job Board

  http://www.jeffgaulin.com/
  Journalism and communications-related jobs and employment openings in Canada.

• JHistory

  http://www.h-net.org/~jhistory/
  Mailing list on the history of journalism and mass communication. Subscription information, mailing list archive, and web resources.

• Journalism and Mass Communication Resources

  http://bailiwick.lib.uiowa.edu/journalism/
  Resources on journalism in general, working journalists' resources, cyberjournalism, diversity in mass communication, media law, news sources, Journalism schools, E-zines; online searching guides, and Journalism jobs. Hosted at the University of Iowa.

• Journalism UK

  https://www.journalism.co.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.

• JournalismNet

  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/journalismnet/
  Web research and tips for journalists.

• JournalistExpress

  http://www.journalistexpress.com/
  Customizable portal designed as a web search tool for journalists with categorized links to news and information sources.

• Maynard Institute: Resources

  http://www.mije.org/resources
  Index of resources for journalists on such topics as job opportunities, industry studies and managing diversity.

• National Amateur Press Association

  http://www.amateurpress.org/
  Community to encourage amateur journalism as a hobby.

• National Press Club

  http://www.press.org/
  Official site with information on upcoming events and briefings.

• National Press Club - Reporters' Resources

  http://www.press.org/institute/resources
  Annotated, categorized links to resources.

• NewsCollege

  http://www.newscollege.ca/
  A collection of articles providing journalism tips and style advice.

• NewsDesk-UK

  http://www.aubi06.dsl.pipex.com/
  News contacts, internet links and resources, law and ethics updates for UK journalists.

• Newspaper Editors

  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newspapereditors/
  A place for editors, all media welcome. Just a place for editors, professional, student or both, to chat it up and find journalism links.

• NewsWriting.com

  http://www.newswriting.com/
  A resource for creating clear, conversational news scripts that grab viewers' attention and create a lasting impact.

• Nieman Journalism Lab

  http://www.niemanlab.org/
  A collaborative effort to figure out the future of journalism. Includes news and an encyclopedia. A project of Harvard University.

• Online Journalism Review

  http://www.ojr.org/
  The journalist's first stop for Web-based research on stories.

• Peter's Place of Freelance Journalism

  http://www.peters-place.ca/
  Professional freelance writing and journalism in Canada and United States. Links for markets and writing articles. Peter D.A. Warwick, webmaster.

• Power Reporting

  http://www.powerreporting.com/
  Resources and training for journalists, from Bill Dedman. Alert services, bookmarks, newsroom training, search tools, lists of lists and reference books.

• Poynter Institute

  http://www.poynter.org/
  Dedicated to teaching and inspiring journalists. Promotes excellence and integrity in the practice of craft and in the practical leadership of successful businesses.

• Quill & Scroll

  http://quillandscroll.org/
  The society sponsors scholarships, writing and photography contests, yearbook contests, in-depth evaluation of student publications, and a quarterly magazine.

• QuoteMark.com

  http://quotemark.prpn.com/uk/
  Free service for UK journalists which puts them in touch with providers of news leads and editorial assistance. Part of the PR Press Network.

• Rainbow Sourcebook

  https://www.spj.org/divsourcebook.asp
  Directory of experts on a variety of issues.

• Reporter Pitch

  http://reporterpitch.tripod.com/
  Story idea exchange.

• Reporter's Desktop

  http://www.reporter.org/desktop/
  Provides fill-in forms and highly select web resources on a launch pad for journalism work.

• Reporter's Resource

  http://www.henrichs.net/reporters/
  The site for web-assisted reporting, with carefully chosen links for journalists, created by a Texas-based reporter.

• Resources for Working Journalists

  http://bailiwick.lib.uiowa.edu/journalism/journalists.html
  A compilation of journalism resources from Karla Tonella, U. of Iowa.

• ResponseSource Enquiry Service

  http://responsesource.com/
  For journalists, working on independent editorial. Gather facts, comments and background from hundreds of PRs, UK only.

• ResponseSource Press Release Wire

  http://pressreleases.responsesource.com/
  Press release distribution of news to UK media and journalists. Receive or send press releases.

• Robert Niles Research

  http://www.robertniles.com/data/
  List of links arranged by topic especially of interest to journalists and other researchers.

• SchoolJournalism.org

  http://www.schooljournalism.org/
  Presented by the American Society of Newspaper Editors. Has resources for student journalists, teachers, editors of student journalists, and guidance counselors.

• Sean McManus - Journalism Resources

  http://www.sean.co.uk/a/journalism/index.shtm
  Advice on journalism, writing, media and broadcasting careers for freelancers, students and career changers.

• Sources

  http://www.sources.com/
  Directory portal for journalists and writers featuring wide range of experts and spokespersons available to speak to the media. Canada.

• Student Press Law Center

  http://www.splc.org/
  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.

• StudentPress.org

  http://www.studentpress.org/
  A resource for high school and college journalists and publications. Home of the National Scholastic Press Association and Associated Collegiate Press.

• The Centre for Investigative Journalism

  http://www.tcij.org/
  CIJ advances education for, and public understanding of; investigative journalism, critical inquiry, and in-depth reporting and research. London, UK.

• The Economist Style Guide

  http://www.economist.com/research/StyleGuide/
  Guide based on the style book given to all journalists at The Economist.

• The Estlow International Center for Journalism & New Media

  http://estlow.org/
  Offers new media education opportunities, journalism reference links, blackboards for online discussion and timely news in the subject of new media journalism.

• The Freelance Journalist's Mailing List

  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freelancejourn/
  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 freelancers.

• The Kalb Report

  http://research.gwu.edu/kalb-report
  Video archives, transcripts and post-program Q&As of the annual series of forums on journalism and public policy, moderated by Marvin Kalb at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

• Topix: Journalism

  http://www.topix.com/news/journalism
  News collected from diverse sources on the web.

• UNICEF Press Centre: Tools for Journalists

  http://www.unicef.org/media/media_tools.html
  Updated daily by a full-time editor, helps journalists from around the world research and write about children and the issues that concern them.

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