Interviewing
Detroit Free Press: A Psychologist's View on Interviewing
An interesting perspective.
Guide to Taping Conversations in All 50 States
Can we tape or can't we? Answers from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
"No Train, No Gain"
A helpful site for newsroom training tips from Steve Buttry of the Omaha World-Herald.
Cyberjournalist: Online Reporting Tips and Resources
Dozens of tips and lengths.
Oatis.com Reporting Resources
A comprehensive resource for reporters on deadline, this site offers links and tips for finding public records, business coverage resources and tips on software and how it can be used by journalists. It is run by Jonathan Oatis, an American journalist working for Reuters in London.
Using Hidden Cameras
From RTNDF.
NY Times Campus Weblines: Interviewing Techniques
Covers the basics very well. Good for college, high school journalists.
TheBackhaul.com: Web Crawler
Great for developing story ideas, this site scans the Web sites of more than 400 local television stations, and compiles and e-mails the results. Also a free e-mail newsletter.
AJR: Journalists Are Questioning News Embargos
Interviewing Basics for Bloggers
Covering Communities
Helpful tips for citizen journalists.
Poynter.org: Checklist for Recording Phone Conversations
Beat Reporting/Specialty Reporting
Sunlight Foundation: Online Foreign Agent Lobbying Database
The Foreign Agent Registration Act requires the Justice Department to maintain detailed reports of lobbying firms hired by foreign governments and by organizations. Just select legislators from a menu and it will show their records, lobbyist ties, etc.
SpeakerText
Transcribes video/audio. Costs $2 a minute. First five minutes free.
San Francisco Chronicle: Crap Detection 101
Howard Rheingold offers tips on challenging the information people find online. What's credible and what isn't?
Data.gov Tools
This government site is a tool for helping to build your own database using government statistics.
Poynter: Tips for Interviewing Traumatized Sources
LooseWireBlog: Why You Shouldn't Quote from Wikipedia
Great commentary on online journalism trends.
NY Times Campus Weblines: Beat Reporting
Covers the basics very well. Good for college, high school journalists.
Media-Alliance.org
Training resources for the media.
Snarkmarket
This blog highlights useful sites and articles of interest to journalists.
National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting
Countless seminars and training on using databases and software.
The J-Files: CAR Skills Checklist
From Jeff South at Virginia Commonwealth.
Beginning Reporting
For those teaching and studying the craft at a fundamental level.
Committee to Project Journalists: Journalist Security Guide
.PDF guide book to covering news in a dangerous, changing world.
Poynter: Pulitzer Prize Winner Sara Ganim on Reporting the Sandusky Trial
Covering Courts
Tips from the St. Petersburg Times and Dr. Cecil Greek of Florida State.
Covering Courts Criminal Justice Links
Dr. Greek's criminal justice links.
What Reporters Need To Know About Municipal Budgets
Includes terms, and it walks you through the process.
LinkedIn.com
Good networking site for journalists seeking sources and for non-journalists looking to connect for business purposes.
Providence Journal: Journalists Primer to Budgets
From the Journal's Dave Herzog.
Poynter.org Suicide Coverage Guidelines
Tips from Poynter's Al Tompkins.
Obit Writing and Reporting Tips
Suggestions from journalist Gerry Goldstein.
GoodbyeMag.com
"An opinionated quarterly magazine that chronicles the dead -- famous, infamous and non-famous. Warning: Some is fictional.
JournalismTraining.org
Run by SPJ, this site offers a centralized location for journalists seeking development opportunities. It includes a database that allows you to search by zip code.
Providence Journal: Power of Words
A weekly lesson on writing. Tips, links, stories, etc.
Lee Newspapers: Writing Matters
Writing tips from reporters on staff of the Lee chain.
Poytner: Covering Political Speeches
Tips for Uncovering Sealed Cases
The Journalism Center on Children & Families
The Journalism Center on Children & Families: Tips for Covering Child Sex Abuse Cases
SLA News Division: Surveys and Forms Section
Great resources for public documents and research.
Reporting on Suicide: Recommendations for the Media
A tips and ideas sheet from the University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School. The document recommends considering stories such as trends in suicide rates, recent treatment advances, individual stories of how treatment was lifesaving, myths about suicide, warning signs of suicide, etc.
Providence Journal: Reporters and Photographers Working Together
Tips from Bob Wyss of the Journal.
Journeys in Sound: Radio Storytelling Techniques
National Public Radio reporter John Burnett offers tips in this session, which includes audio clips.
Reporting Tips on Indo-Pak Tensions
From SAJA, background and links to news sources on relations between Indonesia and Pakistan.
No Train, No Gain
A great collection of handouts and contacts for newsroom training.
Newsnext.com
An independent editorial calendar, a forward planning tool for UK journalists to spot future feature ideas and story leads.
RobertNiles.com: Finding Basic Stats Online
Guru.net
A complete reference library available for a $40 annual fee. Includes reference books from dictionary to medical, government, etc.
Media Professional's Guide to the Net
Harvard's Nieman Narrative Digest
Updated every couple of weeks with tips and ideas about narrative writing.
Harvard's Notable Narratives Database
A database of narrative journalism samples. Search by dates, source, topic, etc.
NY Times Interviewing Techniques
A great set of tips from the paper's learning network.
Reporting in Indigenous Communities
Storify collection of tools from the IRE national convention seminars.
HighSchoolJournalism.org: Covering a Beat
SportsJones: Good Sportswriting
Recommends examples of good sportswriting.
Reporter.org: The Sports Beat
Maintained by Investigative Reporters and Editors, includes Web links by sports category.
Poynter.org: Writing Tips from Buster Olney
New York Times beat reporter shares suggestions on writing on deadline, covering a beat and staying fresh.
Community Media Workshop (NewsTips.org)
Part of Columbia College, this site has resources on covering important issues in Chicago.
Scowling at Their Notebooks: How British Journalists Understand Their Writing
Donald Matheson Cardiff University, UK.
The IRE Resource Center: Tipsheets from CAR Conference Speakers
This is an actual database of tipsheets that IRE members can download as PDF files directly from the Web site. You have to be an IRE member to access the database.
Tiddly Wiki
A single html file which has all the characteristics of a wiki - including all of the content, the functionality (including editing, saving, tagging and searching) and the style sheet. Because it's a single file, it's very portable - you can email it, put it on a web server or share it on a jump drive.
Critical Thinking/Analysis/Accuracy
CriticalThinking.org
Many useful tips and techniques.
Longview (Mo.) Community College: Critical Thinking in Journalism
Common Nonsense
A free online textbook about the scientific method and critical thinking, written for students and professionals in business, law and journalism.
James Lett: Developing Critical Thinking Skills
Skeptical Inquirer Magazine
The magazine for science and reason.
JustThink.org
Resources for critical-thinking.
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly or Why It's A Good Idea to Evaluate Web Resources
From Susan E. Beck of the New Mexico State University Library.
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators at DiscoverySchool.com
Tips on evaluating Web resource.
Evaluating Web Resources
From Jan Alexander and Marsha Ann Tate of Widener University.
Another good university site that features links to readings exercises and more.
Miscellaneous Reporting Techniques Sites
Consumer Price Index
Check the index for your area.
The Privacy Paradox Online
From the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
Journalist's Resource: Research and Background on Catholic Church and Pope Benedict XVI
Masters in Divinity
List of the best sites devoted to holy texts and scriptures.
Flowing Data: Religious Geography of the United States
Maps where various faiths are located.
American Religious Identification Survey (2008)
Disciples of Christ (Christian Church)
United Methodist Reporter Interactive
Undergoing some upgrades.
Crosswalk.com News Channel
Provides up to the minute news and comment with a Christian perspective.
Faith and Values
Information about Christian and Jewish faiths, including doctrines, text of speeches, video and audio. The site was built by a coalition of 70 Jewish and Christian faith groups.
Relevant Magazine
A Christian teen pop culture magazine.
ReligiousTolerance.org
Useful for backgrounding Christianity.
Greatbooks.org: Religions
A helpful resource in researching books on Christianity.
ChristianCentury.org
A Christian magazine.
America Magazine
Covers the basics of Christianity.
ChristianityBook.com
A mixture of editorial content and e-commerce, this site offers a Bible and religious song search as well as many other resources.
Gospelcom.net: Internet for Christians
A Guide to Christian Resources on the Internet
AmericanCatholic.org
Answers questions about catholicism.
Journalist's Resource: Research and Background on Catholic Church and Pope Benedict XVI
Catholic Church Cardinal Biographies
U.S. Catholic Population by State, 2008
From the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
The Vatican: Background on The Pope
PBS: Religion & Ethics Newsweekly
American Family Association
America's largest pro-life family site, the AFA stands for traditional family values, focusing primarily on the influence of television and other media - including pornography - on our society.
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
News, sources, issues, list of key dates/observances, church documents, year-in-review and dozens of other resources.
The Pontificate of Pope John Paul II
From Eternal Word Television Network.
Eternal Word Television Network
A source of news and information on the Roman Catholic Church.
Jewish Community Online
Ask a rabbi,torah, jewish news, jewish chats, etc.
Azure Journal
Launched in 1996, Azure is a journal of philosophy, social thought and cultural criticism, which provides a forum for scholarship and opinion on issues of concern to the Jewish public in Israel and abroad. Azure has in-depth essays, articles and reviews that offer thought-provoking analysis in areas such as Israeli government policy, cultural trends in Israel, religion in public life, Israeli constitutionalism and judicial activism, Jewish philosophy, Jewish and Zionist history and much more.
FORWARD
An American Jewish newspaper.
Virtual Jerusalem
A good community site.
Jerusalem Post
Jerusalem's English-speaking paper.
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
The Simon Wiesenthal Center
An international Jewish human rights organization dedicated to "preserving the memory of the Holocaust by fostering tolerance and understanding through community involvement, educational outreach and social action."
The Jewish Museum
More than 50 pieces from the renowned collection.
Noble Sanctuary/Temple Mount Guide
This online guide is a tour of what's called the Temple Mount by Jews, the Noble Sanctuary by Muslims.
American Baptist Churches, USA
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Association of Free Lutheran Congregations
Information on missionary trips, building homes, spiritual guidance, etc.
What About Jesus?
Basics of Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Mormon: The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints
Mormon.org
Background resources on the church, LDS chapels locator.
MinistryWatch.com
Evaluates more than 500 religion-based charities.
The Bright Side.org: Wings of Support
This site posts stories about life experiences and coping with difficult situations.
Religious Tolerance: Native American Religions
CaoDai.org
Cao Dai is a religion that started in Vietnam in the 1920s.
About.com's Alternative Religion Guide
A hosted directory of thousands of religion links.
National Committee for Amish Religious Freedom
Quakers: The Religious Society of Friends
Center of Traditional Taoist Studies
International Shinto Foundation
An introduction to the ancient Japanese religion.
Courts and Law Coverage Beat Guide
From the Knight Center for Specialized Journalism. Simply go to the website and page click on "Learn more" on the "New Resource" box.
Victims and the Media Program
From the Michigan State University's School of Journalism, this site "educates journalists of today and tomorrow about how to report on victims of violence and catastrophe with the dignity, compassion and sensitivity they deserve." It provides journalists information on trauma and the impact it can have on them. Includes a three-week online course for victim advocates and service providers on how to Build an Effective Media Strategy.
SavetheNews.org: Database Tracking Journalists Arrested a Occupy Protests
National Missing and Unidentified Persons System
Covering Guns
A non-partisan guide for journalists from Al Tompkins.
Crimevictims.gov
A guide to those rights and resources for crime victims at the federal and state level.
National Instant Criminal Background Check System
Center on Wrongful Convictions
Northwestern University School of Law site about a group freeing prisoners wrongfully accused of serious crimes. Includes resources, experts, news and events page and bios of many of the people freed.
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
American Prosecutors Research Institute
Newsletter, newsroom, research and publications on a wide variety of topics, including child abuse, homeland security, traffic law, DNA, gun violence, gangs, identity crime, white collar crime and crimes against women.
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse
A great collection of resources, experts and education on child abuse, sexual abuse, violence against women, etc.
The National Center for Prosecution of Violence Against Women
Part of the American Prosecutors Research Institute.
Bureau of Justice: Family Violence Statistics
National Council on Crime and Delinquency
"The oldest criminal justice research organization in America, NCCD promotes effective, humane, fair, and economically sound solutions to family, community, and justice problems. The organization conducts research, promotes reform initiatives, and seeks to work with individuals, public and private organizations, and the media to prevent and reduce crime and delinquency."
Washington Post: World's Deadliest Mass Shootings
Journalists Resource: Studies on Firearm Violence
Journalists Resource: Research on Mass Shootings
Bureau of Prisons Library Web Site
A wealth of resources covering the field of corrections and related fields of study including, criminology, sociology, psychology, and business.
U.S. Department of Justice: Office for Victims of Crime
FBI site designed to help catch bank robbers.
CQ Press: City Rankings (Crime) 2008
Gun Law Forum
Look up crimes by state, classification, population group, etc.
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press: Juvenile Hearings
Guidelines on access to juvenile courts.
National Bureau of Economic Research: Stand Your Ground Laws and Homicides
International Center for Not-For-Profit Law Directory
The International Center for Not-For-Profit Law has a searchable directory of legal documents, court cases, reports, and other civil society resources from countries around the world. ICNL's Online Library currently contains 2,300 resources from 144 countries in 37 languages. The center is an international not-for-profit organization that promotes an enabling legal environment for civil society, freedom of association, and public participation around the world.
Center at Georgetown University for the Study of Violence: Violence News
Taser Gun Web Site
Press clippings, outlines of target zones, and more.
SafetyDefense.net: Stun Gun Laws By State
ID Theft Basics
Background from the University of Oklahoma Police Department.
Criminal Justice Journalists: Crime Resources
A nice collection of links for crime beat reporters.
FBI Uniform Crime Report (.pdf)
The site features an image
map that helps locate stats from major cities. Sort stats by type of crime,
too.
ComputerUser.com: Internet and Identity Theft
Police Foundation Research Brief: Catching Career Criminals
360Degrees.org: The U.S. Criminal Justice System
Perspectives on the U.S. justice system.
Washington Post Supreme Court Coverage
In-depth coverage and facts about the highest court in the land.
Covering Courts Criminal Justice Links
Dr. Greek's criminal justice links.
Reporting on Suicide: Recommendations for the Media
A tips and ideas sheet from the University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School. Designed to help journalists cover suicide responsibly.
National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty
Food Marketing Institute: 50 Most Popular Items Stolen from a Market
Office of National Drug Control Policy
National Clandestine Laboratory Register
Use the image map on this DEA site that reports locations where law enforcement agencies found drug labs, etc.
Clandestine Laboratory Investigators Association
Nonprofit organization dedicated to provide training, technical support, legislation assistance and expert testimony to all law enforcement, prosecutors and emergency service personnel.
Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence
American Hunters and Shooters Association
MethResources.gov
News, links, treatment, information for policymakers and other issues related to methamphetamine.
VineLink: Who's in Jail/Prison
Use this image map to select a state, then sort through the listed jails and prisons to track who's in jail and who is about to be released. A great resource.
National Fallen Firefighters Association
COPS: Concerns of Police Survivors
Police Notebook
Crime safety tips from the University of Oklahoma Police Department. Good tips for on and off campus.
FEMA: U.S. Fire Administration
Fire emergency resources.
PBS Frontline: Criminal Justice
A collection of companion Web sites on various crime, legal system and justice topics.
CrimeLibrary.com
Collection of stories from famous murder cases. Information on psychological profiles of the criminal mind.
Reporter.org
Click on "courts and the law" and "crime and law enforcement". Includes many links to key criminal justice sites.
Privacy Rights.org
Documented identity theft cases are archived on this site.
Criminal Justice Journalists Resources
Law and Policy Institutions Guide
A great collection of legal and legislative information.
PI Newslink
A blog for private investigators/researchers.
Law and Policy Institutions Guide
A great collection of legal and legislative information.
PI Newslink
A blog for private investigators/researchers.
DrugWar.com
Opinion, commentary and resources on the war on drugs.
Police Executive Research Forum
Provides links to many important criminal justice agencies.
U.S. Justice Department: White Collar Crime
The National White Collar Crime Center
Source contact information and research.
High Technology Crime Investigation Association
2007 FBI Bank Robbery Statistics
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago Mob Project
A great in-depth series on organized crime in Chicago.
Cyberspace Inmates
Lists 1,625 inmates' sites.
PrisonPennPals.com
Lists 1,006 inmates' web sites.
AndreaCampbell.com
A forensic scientist, Campbell will soon have a book out, "Legal Ease: A Guide to Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedure" and is offers contact information as a source at her Web site.
Police Abuses
This site examines what it calls common obstacles to accountability for police abuse in fourteen large cities, from Atlanta to Boston to San Francisco.
Florida State: Graphic of the Criminal Justice System
An interactive graphic of the criminal justice system.
Diana K. Sugg: Police Reporting
Anyone starting a new beat should be sure to read this article from a veteran cops reporter now on the health beat.
Child Abuse Prevention
An long list of state and federal resources.
Youth Crime Watch of America
News articles, links and other resources on crime prevention targeted at kids.
Mako.org.au
Listing almost 500 Australian convicted sex offenders.
National Funeral Directors Association
Stats and other resources.
Crime Magazine
An encyclopedia of crime, organized by types.
Australia's National Crime Prevention Site
Links, databases and more.
National Crime Justice Reference Service: The International Chiefs of Police
The Journalism Center on Children & Families
The Journalism Center on Children & Families: Tips for Covering Child Sex Abuse Cases
Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act
Takes effect October 2002.
PrisonFellowship.org
Run by former Watergate convict Charles Colson, this ministry works with churches and community groups to provide fellowship for prisoners and former prisoners.
The Memory Hole: CIA Crimes
Features a congressional report on CIA-sponsored international crimes that includes data citing a large number of crimes committed by CIA agents in other countries.
LII.org: U.S. Patriot Act Resources
Resources from the Librarian?s Index to the Internet.
USACops.com
Handy image map links you to local law enforcement agencies. Great for sourcing out-of-state.
USCourts.gov: Journalist's Guide to the Federal Courts
CourtReference.com
Offers state-by-state links to online court record search services at trial courts and government agencies. Find court locations, other legal services offered and more.
Court Records Blog
Part of CourtReference.com's site, this blog covers some of the basics of court records, understanding documents, how a court room works, etc.
Free Public Records Directory
Free state court resources.
Knight Center: A Beat Guide to: Courts & the Law
Covering Crime and Justice: A Guide for Journalists
U.S. Department of Justice: Office of Justice Programs
Michigan State: Victims and the Media Program
UN Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention
Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma
U.S. Department of Justice: Office of Justice Programs
ExpertPages.com
A legal site that lists more than 140 expert witnesses on litigation issues. Can be helpful for sourcing stories on various topics, which are listed alphabetically.
Poynter: Tips for Covering Mass Shootings
Track who is tweeting a site or blog.
National Runaway Switchboard
Media page and expert sources on the topic.
National Legal Aid & Defenders Association
Knight Center Beat Guide: Courts & the Law
NFL Player Arrests 2000-Present
List compiled by the San Diego Tribune and published in May 2007. Great for reference.
National Clandestine Laboratory Register
DEA site features an image map of the U.S. that helps you track labs, locations, seizures, etc.
Office of National Drug Control Policy
Clandestine Laboratory Investigators Association
Lists experts on the topic. Great for sourcing.
Methamphetamine Treatment Project
Studies treatment for methamphetamine dependence.
MethResources.gov
Meth research, stats, etc.
The Methamphetamine Menace
Fact sheets, how states are handling the issue.
Methamphetamine Publications
Various publications listed on this site.
Tips for Uncovering Sealed Cases
SecretNoMore: Publicly Accessible FBI Files
Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration
Has several helpful resources, including a blood alcohol content calculator.
FBI Violent Crimes Statistics 2006
Review nationally, by region, state, county, city, universities, etc.
Federal Hate Crime Legislation
PrisonTalk.com
Relatives and friends of prison inmates use the site to find advice on a range of issues affecting them. Crime reporters might find this site useful for generating story ideas or sourcing.
JudgePedia.org
A great election resource that tracks state supreme courts, their elections and news on judges.
SPJ: Prison Access Policies
State-by-state list of media access policies for prisons.
Maryland-Virgina Sniper Shootings
Washington Post Coverage
Stories, columns, photos, graphics, video helpful links, etc.
Crime Library.com: Serial Killers Page
Crime Magazine
An encyclopedia of crime, organized by types.
Rural Pipe Bombings
Reporter's Toolkit: Covering Sexual Assaults on Campus
From the Center for Public Integrity.
ATF: Stats and Resources on Mailbox Pipe Bombings
Press statements, studies, stats and more.
National Academies: Better Pipe Bomb Detection Needed
Information calling for new research being needed to improve detection, identification techniques for finding pipe bombs, catching bomb makers.
Emergency.com: History of Pipe Bombings
Some stats and references to past pipe bombings.
Crime and Terrorist Attacks
Terrorism Research Center
Resources and research including comprehensive listing of links to terrorism-related Web pages including profiles of individual terrorist groups compiled by the U.S. Navy's Dudley Knox Library.
National Police Chaplains Association
Has some terrorist-attack related resources.
Chicago Crime
Author Kevin Guilfoile writes about Chicago crime issues, trends, history, etc.
BanditTrackerChicago.com
FBI site designed to help catch bank robbers.
Journalist's Resource: Research and Background on Catholic Church and Pope Benedict XVI
Religion Newswriters Association
National Religious Broadcasters
Religion Stylebook
An independent supplement to The Associated Press Stylebook and is a service of the Religion Newswriters Association.
University of Missouri: Center for Religion, the Professions, and the Public
Religion Dispatches
Daily online magazine.
Library of Congress: Religion and the Government
Takes effect October 2002.
Bread.org: Bread for the World
A world hunger site with religious ties.
Frontline: Faces of Islam
The terrorist attacks have revealed some deep divisions between followers of Islam. This Frontline site examines viewpoints of Muslims around the world after 9/11. Includes video, FAQ and more.
SNAP: Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests
ReligionSource
From the American Academy of Religion, this site can put you in touch with religion experts and scholars.
iVoteValues.org
Run by Focus on the Family, this site offers online voter registration forms and a database/quiz that links voters to candidates and issues.
ReligionLink: Resources on Supreme Court Ruling on Ten Commandments
ChurchSecurity Services
News, guidebooks, tools, profiles of gunmen, etc.
Church Security Member
Safety, training, news, videos on security, etc.
Americans United for Separation of Church and State
BeliefNet: Sin Series
Seven deadly sins. Features interactive quizzes.
Campus Freethought Alliance: Godless Americans
More than 50 pieces from the renowned collection.
Write to Inspire
A religion writing site with a nice resources page.
Presidential Prayer Team Media Page
A White House promotional site but it does have some media resources. You must register (it�s free) to log-in to the media page.
TalkIslam.com
A library of sites not affiliated with a Muslim sect or ideology. Links to mosques, news, articles, translation of the Quran.
National Day of Prayer
Background on the annual May 2 holiday.
National African Religion Congress
Girona Cathedral Tour
A cool Flash tour of the French cathedral.
PrisonFellowship.org
Run by former Watergate convict Charles Colson, this ministry works with churches and community groups to provide fellowship for prisoners and former prisoners.
Center for Public Justice
A Washington-based team of academic and policy consultants.
Spirituality.com
Features quotes and study guides to Science and Health" by Mary Baker Eddy, founder of Christian Science.
The Internet Sacred Text Archive
A religious tolerance and scholarship site that has deep resources on the human race's religious heritage.
The Fund
A ministry site with job listings, publications, links to schools, etc.
Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood
Salem Witch Trials Archive
History of the trials, including maps, transcripts, bios of notable people, etc.
WINTER WEATHER
National Weather Service: Snow and Blizzards
Survival tips, weather terms, etc.
AllWeatherSports.com
Cool tips on how to winterize your bike in the snow, etc.
National Weather Service
Maps, terms, forecasts, links to dozens of other sites.
Consumerist: Winter Storm Checklist
Wisebread: Winter Driving Safety Kit
CDC: What You Need to Know When the Power Goes Out
The Old Farmer's Almanac Weather History
From this page you can find out what the weather was like for any of 1,500 locations around the United States or Canada on any date from 1994 to the present.
National Snow and Ice Data Center
Stats, terms and resources galore!
SnowStats
Snowfall statistics for the U.S. and Canada. Just click on the interactive map or menu.
Weather.com: What Is a Blizzard?
GuiWeather
Uses Google Earth to map and track storm warnings, etc.
Weather.com
The Weather Channel's site. Weather and cool stuff from every part of the world.
Snocountry.com
As the name implies, weather reports for skiers and mountain areas.
University of Illinois Winter Storm Resource Center
Accuweather Winter Storm Center
SnowStats.com
Latest snow conditions for all major North American ski and snowboard areas. Just click on the state or area of Canada you want.
Natural Gas Supply Association
OutdoorPlaces.com: Frostbite Treatments
A great checklist of treatments.
Mid-Atlantic Weather Station
A nice set of links to mid-Atlantic weather sites. Some global weather sites as well.
MedlinePlus: Winter Weather Emergencies
USA Today Ski Guide
Weather forecasts for key ski areas.
Intellicast
Regular weather updates, including maps.
Intellicast's U.S. Satellite Photo
The Old Farmer's Almanac
Long-term and daily weather forecasts, daily weather history, etc.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Magazine
Several stories on trends and the science of weather.
Weatherunderground.com
Weather data from 1994-present.
Chronological Listing of Early Weather Events
Provides a weather resource for years 0 A.D. to 1900 A.D. This weather chronology is now in its third revision. It is 580 pages long and the pdf file is 9.4 MB, so be a little patient in downloading file.
Centers for Disease Control: Extreme Heat
Tips for dealing with dangerous heat conditions.
National Research Council: America's Climate Choices
Washington Post Weather Page
Posts world weather news, images, historical data and an outlook for the beaches. Type in a city for an instant forecast.
RainorShine.com
Simpler than Weatherchannel site with many helpful links.
National Climatic Data Center
Up-to-date weather data.
Marineweather.com
In-depth coastal forecasts.
HURRICANES, TORNADOES AND OTHER DANGEROUS WEATHER
BreakingNews.com
Track curated tweets of Hurricane Irene. A lot of video, links, etc.
BreakingNews.com: Curated Tweets of Hurricane Irene
Best Sites for Tracking Hurricane Irene
USA Today: Hurricane Irene Damage Tracker
Great interactive graphic.
Mother Jones: Storify of Hurricane Irene Coverage
IRE Resource Center: Hurricane Resources
A collection of investigations that were done after past hurricanes, including much of last year's award-winning work, and tipsheets from the reporters who have covered hurricanes and other disasters. Also included are references to relevant articles in The IRE Journal and Uplink, as well as chapters in IRE books.
Storify: Hurricanes 101 for Reporters
Mix of links and resources from JC Stearns.
Journalist's Resource: Research on Climate Change and Natural Disasters
IRE: Covering Weather Disasters
There, you'll find information about the IRE and NICAR Database Library Storm Events database, the official U.S. government record of storm events around the country since 1950. The IRE Resource Center has a collection of investigative stories about storms and natural disasters, plus tipsheets and archived Uplink and The IRE Journal articles to assist journalists in covering disaster.
Storm Pulse
Storm tracking site that features great graphics for following hurricanes, etc. Allows you to search storms by name, region, etc.
HurricaneAdvisories.com
Track progress of hurricanes.
LSU: Hurricane Response Mapping
Storm Tools for Journalists
Great tools for covering weather from Poynter's Al Tompkins, and a team of storm watchers and experts.
National Climatic Data Center: Billion Dollar U.S. Weather Disasters
A running list of the most-expensive. Helpful for covering any disasters.
American Red Cross: Safe and Well
Go to this site to find peoples' names who are safe after a major disaster.
Weatherbug.com
Coverage of national weather events.
NOAA Storm Prediction Center
Tracks watches and warnings for the entire United States.
CNN: Hurricane Special Section
Safety tips, facts, etc.
NOAA: Historical Hurricane Tracks
This new geographic information systems-(GIS)-based tool allows you to query the entire Atlantic Basin tropical cyclone data record from 1851 to the present.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel Hurricane News Page
U.S. Census: Facts & Stats on Start of 2007 Hurricane Season
Poynter.org: Covering Hurricanes
Cyberjournalist.net: Hurricane Katrina Newsblogs
Wall Street Journal Storm Blog
Hurricane Isabel Blog
WVEC.com in Virginia ran a Hurricane Isabel blog for its readers. An interesting approach to storm coverage.
USA Today: Hazardous Weather Page
Tropical Storm Prediction Center
HurricaneTrack
Track storms online.
Poynter.org: Hurricane Resources
National Weather Service Southern Region Weather School: Severe Weather
A great primer on severe weather basics.
Chase Day
A site for tornado chasers. Lots of images.
IRE and NICAR Database Library: Storm Events Database
You must be an IRE/NICAR member to access this database. An official record of all kinds of disasters, kept by the National Climatic Data Center. It shows the location, the type of disaster, numbers of deaths and injuries, and the cost of damage. Current as of Dec. 31, 2002, the data includes 491,070 records of tornadoes, hurricanes, hail storms, blizzards, ice storms, droughts, floods, heat waves and more.
NOAA's Hurricane Page
Photos,latest tracking data, etc.
Hurricane 2001
The site features updated forecasts on the latest storms in every region of the United States. Also an archive of past storms.
Tsunami-Ready Certified Communities
There are already 21 such communities on the West Coast/Alaska/Hawaii, and one on the East Coast. Interesting trend story.
SeeClickFix
Media outlets use this mapping tool to display common issues in their communities like potholes, graffiti, litter, etc. Also engages and empowers their audiences. Citizens and media can display non-emergency storm damage like fallen trees, flooding, etc... Lessens burden of non-emergency calls to local gov'tss while also making important information accessible to everyone, not just local municipality.
Storm Tools for Journalists
From Al Tompkins of Poynter.
National Weather Service: Storm Ready! Initiative
Florida Weather Center -- Tampa Bay Online
Always has current hurricane info.
FEMA Storm Watch
The Federal Emergency Management Agency tracks hurricanes. Watch site that provides backgrounders on preparedness, satellite images and weather outlook.
UNISYS Hurricane/Tropical Data
CharityNavigator.org
Track charities invloved in hurricane relief.
Hurricane and Extreme Storm Impact Studies
Coastal Population Tool
From the NOAA. A handy tool when reporting on hurricanes or tropical storms. Track the number of people who live in a coastal area. This helps track evacuation and damage estimates.
Disaster Center Disaster Recovery Site
Use these bulletin boards, links and other resources to track clean up and communications after a storm.
USGS: Track River and Stream Flows
Helpful in covering floods, hurricanes.
NOAA: Coastal Population Tool
Track populations in coastal cities.
CDC: Tips Sheet of Hurricane Recovery
This site includes tips on storie food, washing hands without water, preventing West Nile Virus, cleaning mold, etc.
Florida and Island Webcams
Helpful in tracking storms.
Central Florida Hurricane Center
New Orleans Times-Picayune: In Harm's Way
Package (pre-Katrina) on why hurricanes are such a threat to New Orleans.
WSMV Weather Radar and Hurricane Coverage
StormTools
Resources from Poynter's Al Tompkins.
VueToo: Hurricane/Tropical Storm Gustav
Follow information on the storm through various windows housed on a single page.
Hurricane Video and Audio Feeds
Feeds are helpful for tracking any big tropical storm or hurricane in the world.
CNN.com: El Nino 2002 Fact Sheet
NOAA: Historical Hurricane Tracks
Use this database of maps to look up tracks of past storms.
Florida Hurricane Damage Database
Covers six Southwest Florida counties, from the Keys to Manatee County, using Google Images. Users can zoom to a neighborhood and either view reported damage or report damage.
Houston Chronicle Hurricane Central
Wall Street Journal: Every Atlantic Storm Name Since 1950
Galveston Hurricane: 1900 (CNN)/
Mathematics of Tsunamis
The math and physics rules that govern them.
National Weather Service for Several Northeastern Cities
Unofficial historical weather data for the region.
FEMA: Dealing with Flood-Damaged Property
Generator Safety During Storms, Floods
USAGOV: Get Ready for Spring Floods
A blog full of tips, news, etc. about dealing with spring floods.
Floodsmart.gov
Resources from the National Flood Insurance program.
Report in the wake of North Carolina's Hurricane Floyd about the difficulties people can expect to face when natural disaster strike.
National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration
Weather.com: Tornado!
Extensive look at this force of nature, teaching readers about the power of tornadoes and how to protect themselves from their wrath.
National Lightning Detection Network Database
This site consists of more than 100 remote, ground-based sensing stations located across the United States that instantaneously detect the electromagnetic signals given off when lightning strikes earth. These remote sensors send the raw data via a satellite-based communications network to a network control center. The site also has information on land surface, atmosphere, oceans, locations and other databases.
Poynter: How Tropical Storm Isaac Differs from Hurricane Katrina
Many great links and resources on hurricanes.
CyberJournalist.net: Tornado Blogs
A team of WeatherBug meteorologists and two users are posting blogs about tornadoes and severe weather in the Midwest. Find out more about it on Cyberjournalist.net.
Climate Central
The site describes itself as "an independent, non-profit journalism and research organization...helping mainstream Americans understand how climate change connects to them."
Des Moines Register: Parkersburg Tornado
Use this aerial Google Map to pull up video and stories about a tornado that hit Parkersburg, Iowa, in May 2008. The storm wiped out the southern one-third of the town.
Des Moines Register: Iowa Tornadoes Database
List of tornadoes, path, damage and rating. Uses Google Maps to identify locations on Iowa map.
National Weather Service: National Tornado Fatality Map
This image map allows you to click on states/cities where deaths occurred.
The Front Page
The blog for the American Meteorological Society.
IRE Tornado Resources
General links, tips and tools for covering tornadoes in your area.
TornadoVideos.net
This site is run by storm chasers who also give tours. It's promotional, but it has some incredible storm video and facts about severe weather.
DROUGHT RESOURCES
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Drought Monitor
NPR: U.S. Drought 2011-12
Play this interactive map to see how the drought spread in the spring/summer 2012.
North American Drought Monitor
NOAA: Climate Monitoring
Droughts, severe weather, etc.
NOAA Climate Prediction Center
ProPublica: Best Reporting on Heat Waves
Princeton University: Hydrologic Forecasting
Centers for Disease Control: Extreme Heat
National Weather Service: River Flooding Map
Track what rivers are flooding around the country.
FEMA: What States Spend on Flood Damage
CDC: Hurricane and Flood Recovery
Red Cross: Repairing a Flooded Home
Journalist's Resource: Research on Climate Change and Natural Disasters
Poynter.org: Iowa Media Coverage of Floods
Poynter.org: Resources for Covering Floods
Generator Safety During Storms, Floods
Floodsmart.gov
Resources from the National Flood Insurance program.
NatureServe.org
Offers data, information on conservation issues, nature safety and global warming issues.
Library of Congress: Flood Response and Recovery
ABC 7 Chicago: Flood Resources
Chicago-based WLS TV posted flood resources.
NASA Earth Observatory Site
Look at natural hazards such as volcanoes, fires and floods through satellite photos, etc.
MSNBC Flood Map
Uses text and video icons to locate stories along an online map. Just click on the map (usually along a river) and you get stories and information from that area's flooding issues.
HURRICANE GUSTAV
Weather.com: Hurricane Gustav Tracker
State of Louisiana Emergency Site
Links, news updates, changes in emergency management.
New Orleans Times-Picayune Hurricane Center
News, storm tracking and more.
New Orleans Times-Picayune My Storm Blog
HurricaneTrack.com
Blog and Java tracking maps of Gustav.
Hurricane Gustav Resources Blog
BlogHerald: Hurricane Gustav Resources
About.com: Hurricane Gustav Resources
Flickr: Photos and Videos of Hurricane Gustav
Includes links to support groups on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Twitter: Hurricane Gustav
Get updates on the storm from "tweets."
Hurricane Gustav Information Center
HURRICANE KATRINA
New Orleans Times-Picayune: In Harm's Way
Package (pre-Katrina) on why hurricanes are such a threat to New Orleans.
Discovery.com: Hurricane Katrina Fact Sheet
PolicyNewsLinks.com: Hurricane Katrina Press Releases
CharityNavigator.org
Track charities invloved in hurricane relief.
Generator Safety During Storms, Floods
Floodsmart.gov
Resources from the National Flood Insurance program.
IRE Resource Center: Hurricane Resources
A collection of investigations that were done after past hurricanes, including much of last year's award-winning work, and tipsheets from the reporters who have covered hurricanes and other disasters. Also included are references to relevant articles in The IRE Journal and Uplink, as well as chapters in IRE books.
PolicyNewsLinks.com: Hurricane Katrina Press Releases
HURRICANE IKE
Houston Chronicle Hurricane Central
National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Ike
Storm Pulse Hurricane Ike Tracking Map
Storm tracking site that features great graphics for following hurricanes, etc. Allows you to search storms by name, region, etc.
Vuetoo: Hurricane Ike Situation Page
Weather Underground: Hurricane Ike
HurricaneAdvisories.com
Track progress of hurricanes.
LiveNewsCameras.com: Hurricane Page
FOX-based site has live radar and cameras from cities in the path of the storm.
Hurricane Video and Audio Feeds
Feeds are helpful for tracking any big tropical storm or hurricane in the world.
StormTools
Resources from Poynter's Al Tompkins.
OTHER WEATHER SITES
World Meteorological Organization
American Meteorological Society
Research, announcements, news releases, etc.
The Old Farmer's Almanac Weather History
From this page you can find out what the weather was like for any of 1,500 locations around the United States or Canada on any date from 1994 to the present.
iMapWeather
A great interactive map for tracking storms.
Washington Post: The Climate Agenda
JournoResource: Disaster and Recovery Research
From Harvard's Shorenstein Center.
Earthwatch Weather on Demand
Headlines, radar forecasts for national and international locations, warnings, advisories on blizzard, flood, storm and high winds.
Emol.com
You can see a map with Flash animation showing flooded areas, and a gallery of images about the rainfall.
MODIS Rapid Response System
Developed to provide daily satellite images of the Earth's landmasses in near real time. Great for tracking storms, earthquakes, etc.
Discovery News: Strange Spring: Explaining 2011's Wild Weather
Cloud Atlas
Cloud classification, pictures, etc.
Weather Blog: Earth's Most Extreme Weather Since 1816?
CSS Weather Page
Resources galore.
Emergencyemail.org
A great site; you can sign up for national emergency alerts or sign up for state, county, local alerts.
WeatherUnderground
Full of weather facts, forecasts, links, etc. Type in your ZIP code to get weather in your area.
WeatherBonk
Uses Google Maps to show you weather all over the world.
Bob Vila: Home Storm Safety Tips
PhysLink: Lightning Strikes on Planes
href="http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/space/2005-05-24-solar-wind-origins_x.htm" target="top">USA Today: Solar StormsOrigins of solar wind, etc.
SpaceWeather.com
Tracks solar wind, meteors, planet temps, etc.
PBS: Running Dry Documentary
Is there a drought in the Southwest?
FEMA
Disaster management resources.
Automated Weather Source Neighborhood WeatherNet
Covers the United States, UK, Canada and New Zealand.
National Weather Service: A Weather-Ready Nation
Farmer's Almanac Weather Page
Provides some of the forecast information from the print almanac, including full moons and meteor showers.
Interactive Weather Info. Network
U.S. Census: Facts & Stats on Start of 2007 Hurricane Season
Doppler Radar Sites
Links to radar shots in all 50 states.
We Can Solve the Climate Crisis
A project of The Alliance for Climate Protection -- a nonprofit, nonpartisan effort founded by Nobel laureate and former Vice President Al Gore. The goal of the Alliance is to build a movement that creates the political will to solve the climate crisis -- in part through repowering America with 100 percent of its electricity from clean energy sources within 10 years. Our economy, national security, and climate can't afford to wait. Funds programs in a variety of areas, including education and children's services, the arts, community service, the environment, AIDS and literacy.
Gannett's Science and Weather Page
Dozens of links to hurricane and tornado sites.
Aws Inc.
Provides software to subscribers with weather updates and alerts of local weather conditions delivered to the PC desktop. It also provides sport statistics for individual high schools and recreation leagues.
Snow Crystal Growth
Informative background information on the physics of snow.
Council on Foreign Relations Climate Crisis Guide
An excellent multimedia site on climate change issues.
NOAA: Climate Monitoring
Droughts, severe weather, etc.
Yale Forum on Climate Change and the Media
News, notes, resources page, RSS feed, etc.
UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Links page, graphics and presentations from past events.
WeatherBill
Pick an industry and track weather threats to that industry in your area. Examples: mining, construction, etc.
National Geographic's Nature's Fury
Words, images and video on wildfires, hurricanes, etc.
National Weather Service, Oklahoma: Severe Weather Links
Weather.com: Severe Weather Page
Doppler Radar Sites
Links to radar shots in all 50 states.
Consortium for Electric Reliability Technology Solutions
Looks at demands on power grid.
Department of Energy: Demands on the Power Grid
National Climate Prediction Center
A 15-page .PDF with stats about the advertising and media job markets.
FightGlobalWarming
Helpful press section includes a "low-carbon diet kit." Good source for experts on the topic.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Has a great links, press and glossary sections.
National Interagency Fire Center
This site tracks wildfires around the country, offers safety tips and more.
HowStuffWorks.com: How Wildfires Work
GeoMac Wildland Fire Support
A multi-agency government site.
Red Cross Wildfire Safety Checklist
Tips galore.
Health Effects of Wildfires
Links from the National Library of Medicine.
On the Map for Emergency Management
Access detailed U.S. Census Bureau reports on the workforce and population for current natural hazard and emergency-related events.
NOAA: State of the Climate -- Wildfires
From May 2012.
National Geographic Wildfire Basics
Good stats and science behind wildfires.
National Geographic: Wildfires -- Nature's Fury
Study: Preventing Wildfires: Fuel Treatments in Forests
Mayo Clinic: Heat Stroke
Symptoms, treaments, etc.
AP Interactive: National Wildfires Map
Mashable: How Social Media is Helping Colorado Wildfire Relief
Denver Post: Photos from Colorado Wildfires
Study: Long-Term Perspective on Wildfires in the Western US
CDC Fire Deaths Map
Click on the image map to find listings of fire deaths by state.
Twitter.com: 2007 Southern California Fires Coverage List
A quick scan of headlines.
National Interagency Fire Center's National Fire News Site
International Association of Fire Chiefs
U.S. Fire Administration
News releases and safety tips galore.
National Interagency Fire Center
CDC: List of Fire Associations
Firehouse.com: Worst Firefighter Tragedies
Emergency Preparedness on a Shoestring
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Looks at safety concerns, studies, expert resources, etc.
EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI RESOURCES
USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
In-depth bulletins on the most recent major earthquakes around the world.
USGS Earthquake Regional Sites
Detailed stats and discoveries in your area.
Official U.S. Earthquake Hazards Program
Background, research, regional sites, seismic networks and more.
U.S. Geological Survey Photographic Library
More than 400,000 photographs taken during geologic studies of the United States, from 1868 to present. Search through earthquakes, volcanoes, state parks, etc.
MSNBC/Live Science: How Earthquakes Work
ABC News Interactive Map on What Causes Earthquakes
USGS: Earthquake Hazards Program
Background, research, regional sites, seismic networks and more. In-depth bulletins on the most recent major earthquakes around the world. Also features hazard maps, list of the biggest, fact sheets and more.
USGS: Earthquake Regional Maps
USGS: Earthquake Hazards Program
USGS: World's Earthquakes Ranked by Magnitude
Great quick reference for breaking news reporting on earthquakes.
Cal-Berkeley: Earthquake Safety Guide
Iris: Seismic Monitor
Use this global map to track seismic activity around the globe.
How Stuff Works: Earthquakes
Predicting, seismology, how they work, photos, etc.
American Red Cross: Safe and Well
Go to this site to find peoples' names who are safe after a major disaster.
History of Earthquakes in Canada
About.com Geology: Modified Mercalli Scale
U.S. State Department: 2010 Earthquake in Haiti
Poynter: Resources for Covering Haiti Earthquake
NOAA Pacific Tsunami Warning Center
NOAA Center for Tsunami Research
NOAA Tsunami Graphic from Chile Earthquake
NOAA Tsunami Graphic from Chile Earthquake
February 2010 earthquake.
USGS Tsunami and Earthquake Resources
CDC: Tsunamis and Public Health
Examiner.com: Hawaii's Tsunami History
AP: Raw Video of Chile Earthquake
YouTube: Thailand Tsunami Raw Video
Mathematics of Tsunamis
The math and physics rules that govern them.
Tsunami Wave Height Visualization
Charity Navigator: Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
USGS Earthquake Forecasting Site
NY Times: Dangers of Aging Dams, Flooding
Storify: Hurricanes 101 for Reporters
Mix of links and resources from JC Stearns.
Journalist's Resource: Research on Climate Change and Natural Disasters
NUCLEAR POWER-JAPAN/BP OIL SPILL
Understanding the Nuclear Threat
Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Assessments for Nation's Nuclear Plants
A cool interactive graphic of economic data.
U.S. Fire Administration: Fire Statistics
Smithsonian Institute: Three Mile Island Disaster
Archive from the nuclear plant disaster in Pennsylvania in 1979.
PBS: Meltdown at Three Mile Island
Dickinson College: Three Mile Island Archives
Information About Nuclear Accidents
Background on the worst accidents in history. You can find similar information in a print almanac.
Nuclear Threat Initiative
Tracking the threat of other countries' pursuits of nuclear weapons.
Boing Boing: Nuclear Energy 101
Basics of how nuclear energy and plants work.
NY Times: Video of Nuclear Plant Explosion in Japan 2011
Nuclearfiles.org
A good list of nuclear accidents.
Nuclear Bomb Blast Calculator
Estimates the scope of devastation on nuclear attacks on specific U.S. cities.
Infoplease Nuclear Accidents Page
National Interagency Fire Center's National Fire News Site
Pollution Locator: By State
A state-by-state report from U.S. Public Interest Research Group.
California's Pacific Gas & Electric
The site features several pages related to the blackouts, including maps, company bankruptcy documents and more.
The Daily Glob
Great oil spill resources from the Society of Environmental Journalists.
Poten.com: Oil & Gas Industry
The site is a great source of story ideas, news and data for journalists covering the oil and gas industry, transportation industry and commodity markets. Covers issues such as oil transportation rates from the Middle East; disruption in supply due to Venezuelan strike; natural gas price volatility in the United States; and environmental issues relating to oil tankers.
IfItWasMyHome
offers a great mapping tool to help you visualize how big the BP oil spill is in your area. It also includes a widget of the livecam of the leak.
How Big Is Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Uses Google Earth 3D maps.
MaptheSpill.org
Interactive map of the Gulf region where users can post photos and other content.
Oil Spills Links
Links to associations and government agencies that deal with oil spills.
U.S. Public Interest Research Group
The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
In a .PDF format.
Scorecard
Green Adviser ZIP code-based pollution site.
EmergencyNet News Today
Site monitors current and potential political, social an natural crises.
Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition
A non-profit organization monitors waste from computer corporations in Northern California.
National Interagency Fire Center
Northwest Interagency Coordination Center
University of Michigan Documents in the News
Search safety reports from many areas -- transportation, environment, etc.
Public Safety: Household Products
Check this National Library of Medicine database (4,000 items) about health risks of products you might have around the house.
Kidsource.com
Studies and research on safety and health issues for kids.
Florida Division of Forestry
More information on the state's wildfires.
BioTech's Life Science Dictionary
Over 6,700 terms with biochemestry, toxicology, medicine, ecology and more.
GeoPlatform: Gulf Response
NOAA, EPA, U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Interior developed this one-stop site for oil spill response information.
International Bird Rescue Gulf Oil Spill Response
NIH Haz-MapInformation on hazardous chemicals and occupational diseases.
AIRPLANE SAFETY
NICAR Aviation Disasters Database
NICAR Accidents and Incidents Database
World IRE "In The News": Airplane Crashes
View the links to these resources and information about obtaining these resources. These pages have been updated to include our most recently added resources.
Aviation Safety.net
Identify problems with airlines and with individual planes. This powerful site will give you pilot backgrounds, aircraft safety records, plane maintenance records (by tail number), etc.
National Transportation Safety Board Aviation Page
Safety stats and alerts.
IRE/NICAR: Plane Crash Resources
Data about FAA service reports, aircraft registry, aviation accidents and incidents (covering everything from fatalities to passenger infractions), and federal contract information through the Individual Contract Action Report database. A companion website to IRE's Beat Book "Covering Aviation Safety: An Investigator's Guide" is linked to from the site's resource page. The Resource Center has a collection of investigations on myriad topics related to aviation safety and accidents, as well as tipsheets on how to cover this sort of disaster.
Federal Aviation Administration
Helpful links, safety information, news releases, guidelines and more.
SpeedNews.com
News on the aviation indudstry.
Air Safety Online
Weekly report card on the airline industry worldwide regarding safety, ontime arrival and more. Also has a special report on fuel tank dangers.
PsychLaws: Tragedies Database
Search by state.
Washington Post's Worst Aviation Disasters
AirSafe.com
Airplane safety site with plenty of solid research.
Aviation Landings Site
FAA online databases, including an archive of FAA service difficulty reports -- searchable by aircraft type, aircraft manufacturer and the ``N' registration number -- and a searchable database of the ``N' registration number. See the three databases directly below.
Federal Aviation Registry
FAA site helps you check aircraft registration.
Air Line Pilots Association
Represents most of the airline pilots in the U.S. and Canada for labor union.
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Automobile.com
Car reviews, directories, safety, studies, etc.
USDOT: America's Worst Bottlenecks
Lists the worst two-dozen highway bottlenecks in America.
NTSB: Aircraft Accident Database
Look up the narrative on an aircraft accident.
Trip.com
This site accesses FAA information that allows you to track any commercial airline flight in North America.
Flightview.com
Tracks any flight in-air. Similar to Trip.com and Flight Tracker.
FlightArrivals.com
Similar to Flight View, Trip.com and Flight Tracker.
FAA's Aviation Consumer Protection Home Page
Final Report on the Airline Customer Service Commitment (DOT)
Safe Road Maps
An amazing site from the University of Minnesota that allows users to enter their address and see a map or satellite image of all the road fatalities that occurred in their area. Search can be narrowed to determine the age of the driver, or whether speeding, drinking or seatbelts were factors.
Center for Automotive Research
Many safety studies and stats.
Automotive News
Industry news, financial information, safety, etc.
IRE/NICAR: National Bridge Inventory Database
From IRE: "The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory database lists structural evaluations and codes for all bridges in the U.S. This includes bridges on highways, railroads, pedestrian-bicycle, overpasses and those designated as historically significant. The data includes fields that indicate the year the bridge was built, how many lanes and several key fields that can be used for an overall indication of a bridge's quality. There is also a field that indicates the feature intersected, for example if the bridge goes over a body of water or if it intersects with another highway or roadway."
Federal Railroad Administration: Railroad Safety
A database with accident and inspection reports, broken down by counties.
MSNBC.com: Dangerous Roads Database
Enter state and county in database.
American Bridges in Need of Repair
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Distracted Driving
Wisebread: Winter Driving Safety Kit
SleepFoundation.org
Site includes drowsy driving facts.
American Bridges in Need of Repair
Highway Safety Research Center at UNC
Conducts interdisciplinary research aimed at reducing deaths, injuries, and related societal costs of roadway crashes. Research examines motor vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian crashes, taking into account human, vehicular, roadway and environmental factors.
Highway Users
Organization with studies, links and stats on highway accidents, tolls, etc. Great for anyone covering safety or transportation issues.
Census.gov: Extreme Commute Rankings
Organized by community.
Scenic America
Lobbyist group that focuses on keeping debris off highways.
Department of Transportation: Accidents at Railroad Crossings Study
School Bus Data
Injury, accidents and other national statistics.
School Bus Seat Belt Issue FAQ
Governors Highway Safety Association: State Highway Safety Laws
National Association of Pupil Transportation: School Bus Safety
Highway Watch
A Washington-based anti-terrorism training program for transportation workers.
Poytner.org: Tips for Handling/Airing 911 Calls
PBS Frontline: Rollover -- The Hidden History of the SUV
Companion site to the TV show on SUV danger/safety issues.
NHTSA: Van Safety
Tips from the U.S. government on preventing rollovers in 15-passenger vans.
National Trucking Associations
Resources and regulations for trucking industry.
Truck Safety Site
A very useful Web site run by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
NICAR's Trucks Census Database
Details on costs for the database and includes story examples and data samples.
IRE/NICAR: Truck Accident Databases
Current as of December 2001, the data includes 952,887 records of truck crashes. Fees up to $500 are charged for the content.
National Transportation Statistics 2002
Collision Safety Institute
Dozens of helpful stats, research projects and reports.
NHTSA State-by-State Stats on Traffic Deaths (2003-04)
University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute
Auto safety and engineering studies.
Society of Automotive Engineers
Auto safety and engineering studies.
Federal Highway Administration Expertise Database
National Transportation Safety Board
Government site with statistics and research on transportation disasters.
U.S. Department of Transportation
AVWeb.com
Aviation magazine site.
Advancement of Air Cargo Safety
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Injury Web Site
A good site for national stats on injuries.
CDC: Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System
A database that provides customized reports of injury-related data.
Bureau of Transportation Statistics
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Highway Loss Data Institute
Studies and stats on highway accidents. Also a set of related sites.
Federal Highway Safety Statistics
Traffic vehicle statistics broken down by state.
Fatality Analysis Reporting System
Department of Transportation chart is a great resource.
SafeRoads.org: Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety
An advocacy group with polls, stats, safety tips, etc.
Highways.tv
Offers a handy collection of Web links arranged by state featuring the latest info on traffic snarls and construction spots, as well as real-time road camera feeds.
SafeRoads.org: Speeding Facts and Stats
Consumer Reports Cars Blog
Auto safety, recalls, etc.
National Parking Association
Tracks parking fees, stats and other national trends.
National Safe Kids Campaign
A searchable site that features news and research on restraint laws for transportation, playground safety, holiday safety, etc.
National Center for Safety Analysis
Part of the Department of Transportation, this site includes studies and surveys on roadway accidents, etc.
SmartMotorist.com
This site offers "expert advice on the newest technology, safety equipment, and strategies for safe navigations of today's roadways. You'll find clear, informative articles on subjects like cell phones, SUVs, road rage, and winter driving.
American Academy of Family Physicians: Driving with Epilepsy Laws
Bicycle Safety Institute: Helmet Laws by State
CNN: Ford Explorer Tire Recall
Links to several stories about the controversy and recall.
Firestone Tire Recall -- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Federal Railroad Administration
The site's Office of Safety Analysis explores research on rail accidents.
Allstate Teen Driver
Insurance company built this micro site that offers videos, stats and driving tips to teens. Good for reporters doing stories on driving safety, accidents, etc.
WORKPLACE SAFETY
NICAR/IRE Occupational Safety and Health Administration Database
More than 3.6 million workplace inspections in all states and U.S. territories from 1972 into June 2008. Information is also available on persons injured in workplace accidents. Details include the person's gender, age, extent of injury, nature of injury and part of body and source of injury. It also includes whether any hazardous materials were involved. Journalists can use the data to investigate the safety of local industries and businesses over time.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees: Workplace Violence
University of Iowa: Workplace Violence Study
Downloads as a .PDF file.
OSHA's Statistics Page
Government site with statistics and research on injuries and safety issues in the workplace.
Information on hazardous chemicals and occupational diseases.
National Safety Council
Non-profit organization does several studies on a variety of safety issues. A great database of stats and periodicals.
TOXIC WASTE/ENVIRONMENT
EmergencyNet News Today
Site monitors current and potential political, social an natural crises.
Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition
A non-profit organization monitors waste from computer corporations in Northern California.
Household Products Database
Search this to find what is safe/not safe for yourself and the environment.
Understanding the Nuclear Threat
Information About Nuclear Accidents
Background on the worst accidents in history. You can find similar information in a print almanac.
Nuclear Threat Initiative
Tracking the threat of other countries' pursuits of nuclear weapons.
Nuclearfiles.org
A good list of nuclear accidents.
Nuclear Bomb Blast Calculator
Estimates the scope of devastation on nuclear attacks on specific U.S. cities.
Infoplease Nuclear Accidents Page
Oil Spills links
Links to associations and government agencies that deal with oil spills.
Poten.com: Oil & Gas Industry
The site is a great source of story ideas, news and data for journalists covering the oil and gas industry, transportation industry and commodity markets. Covers issues such as oil transportation rates from the Middle East; disruption in supply due to Venezuelan strike; natural gas price volatility in the United States; and environmental issues relating to oil tankers.
U.S. Public Interest Research Group
Pollution Locator: By State
A state-by-state report from U.S. Public Interest Research Group.
The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
In a .PDF format.
CDC: What You Need to Know When the Power Goes Out
Scorecard
Green Adviser zip code-based pollution site.
California's Pacific Gas & Electric
The site features several pages related to the blackouts, including maps, company bankruptcy documents and more.
Official U.S. Earthquake Hazards Program
Background, research, regional sites, seismic networks and more.
Northwest Interagency Coordination Center
University of Michigan Documents in the News
Search safety reports from many areas -- transportation, environment, etc.
Public Safety: Household Products
Check this National Library of Medicine database (4,000 items) about health risks of products you might have around the house.
Kidsource.com
Studies and research on safety and health issues for kids.
Florida Division of Forestry
More information on the state's wildfires.
BioTech's Life Science Dictionary
Over 6,700 terms with biochemestry, toxicology, medicine, ecology and more.
MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC SAFETY SITES
Journalist's Resource: Research on Climate Change and Natural Disasters
OnTheMap for Emergency Management
Access detailed U.S. Census Bureau reports on the workforce and population for current natural hazard and emergency related events.
National Climatic Data Center: Billion Dollar U.S. Weather Disasters
A running list of the most-expensive. Helpful for covering any disasters.
ProPublica Nursing Home Inspection Reports
Red Cross Safe and Well Database
Disaster victims can register on this database, which is searchable by name, street, phone numbers.
Consumer Product Safety Commission
FDA Food and Drug Import Refusals
DisasterAssistance.gov
Government site where people in disaster areas can seek help. For journalists, it can connect you to sources, locations to find interviews with witnesses/those suffering from the disaster.
CDC: Spotting Suspicious Letters and Packages
Tips on how to spot a package that might be a terrorist threat.
Recalls.gov
View recall announcements once they go public: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, etc.
Skyscraper Page
Stats, facts and details about skyscrapers. Helpful for any safety stories.
JournoResource: Disaster and Recovery Research
From Harvard's Shorenstein Center.
Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting
From the World Security Institute, this site provides in-depth resources on global affairs.
20 Safety Tips for Decorating with Toddlers and Babies
Poynter: Tips for Interviewing Traumatized Sources
ProPublica: Best Reporting on Guns in America
Homeland Security Digital Library
Search engine allows you to scan more than 30 homeland security blogs.
Office of National Drug Control Policy
Boating Safety Resources: Sea Tow Foundation
Centers for Disease Control: Extreme Heat
Tips for dealing with dangerous heat conditions.
GOOD: When To Taste or Toss Your Leftovers
FightGlobalWarming
Helpful press section includes a "low-carbon diet kit." Good source for experts on the topic.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Has a great links, press and glossary sections.
World Meteorological Organization
GlobalEntry.gov
Fingerprint entry program with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Office of National Drug Control Policy
USAGOV: Get Ready for Spring Floods
A blog full of tips, news, etc. about dealing with spring floods.
Federal Hate Crime Legislation
National Academy of Sciences: U.S. Earthquake Resilience Needs Strengthening
Reliefweb.int: List of Natural Disasters 1980-Present
Alliance of Information and Referral Systems
The professional association for over 1,200 community Information and Referral (I&R) providers, primarily in the United States and Canada.
Disaster Finder
Run by the NASA Solid Earth and Natural Hazards Program, this service was created for the disaster community at-large so that the best links in disaster information could be found quickly and easily. Links are categorized within the Disaster Finder database according the Disaster services section of the Taxonomy of Human Services: A Conceptual Framework with Standardized Terminology and Definitions for the Field.
Global Map of Natural Disasters
This interactive map mashup shows disasters around the globe.
Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool
Analyze college campus crime statistics with this resource from the Office of Postsecondary Education, part of the U.S. Department of Education.
USDA: Food Safety During an Emergency
MSNBC Bridge Tracker
The map shows the condition and inspection dates for more than 100,000 bridges in the U.S. that are crossed by at least 10,000 vehicles per day. The records come from the latest National Bridge Inventory, as analyzed by msnbc.com. Inspections through 2006 are included. Only bridges, on/off ramps and overpasses within .2 miles of your chosen route are shown. The locations were provided by state departments of transportation.
The Food and Environment Reporting Network
Claims to be an independent, non-profit news organization that does investigative work on agriculture, environmental health and food.
Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration
Has several helpful resources, including a blood alcohol content calculator.
American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials
Transportation for America: The State of Our Bridges
Homeland Defense Journal
Full archives of publications, special reports, etc.
Tips for Uncovering Sealed Cases
SecretNoMore: Publicly Accessible FBI Files
Association of State Dam Safety Officials
Home Safety Council Study: 2004 Home Injuries
Broken down by state.
Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Insurance Information Institute
Public safety, crime and other stats.
SkyscraperPage.com
Tracks skyscrapers around the world. Rank by city, etc.
Association of Equipment Manufacturers
Parenting Squad: Top 10 Tech Safety Tips for Parents of Tweens and Teens
Poynter.org: Ricin Information Super Site
A great collection of resources on the deadly poison found in three Senate buildings.
Automobile.com
Car reviews, directories, safety, studies, etc.
Center for Science in the Public Interest's Food Additives Guide
NatureServe.org
Offers data, information on conservation issues, nature safety and global warming issues.
National Patient Safety Association: Online Patient Safety Resources
Bullying Whys
This site helps people find information that they may need to help deal with a bullying situation. Run by a woman in Virginia, the site offers links, tips and much, much more.
Firefighters: Real Stories
Great for any reporter seeking anecdotes for feature or trend stories. It can help with sourcing and finding experts in this area. Has a great history of firefighting section as well.
Collision Safety Institute
Dozens of helpful stats, research projects and reports.
WHO@ (Working to Halt Online Abuse)
Resources, stats, facts and protection tips about online stalking.
The Consumerist
This corporate watchdog site blows the whistle on bad customer service, poor products and corporate waste. It's a great resource for tracking local companies (through the site's search) and tracking how consumers are dissatisfied. Be careful using material on the site, as some of it may be unconfirmed material. But it serves as a good road map for finding business stories.
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
Features a research clearinghouse so you can track what experts, drug companies say about imported medicines.
Consumer Product Safety Commission: Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools
Consumer Product Safety Commission: Drowning Warnings
National Youth Sports Safety Foundation
EPA's Toxic Release Inventory Raw Data
Data dating back to 2002 that can be broken down by region (county-by-county), industry, chemical and more.
State-by-State Listings of Tattoo Laws
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
The National Fire Protection Association
National Coalition of Homeless Veterans
Department of Veteran Affairs Homeless Page
Department of Energy: EnergyStar Site
Helps teach businesses and individuals how to conserve energy. Good for tips and demands on the power grid during a heat wave, etc.
Consortium for Electric Reliability Technology Solutions
Looks at demands on power grid.
Leapfrog Group: Hospital Safety Score
Enter a zip code or location to get overall scores.
Childrens Defense Fund
The press releases section is a great source for new studies and news about poverty, safety, school cuts, etc.
Public Interest Research Groups
Consumer protection, environmental groups, dangerous toys, etc.
Chicago Tribune: Toy Safety
Warnings on how to avoid buying secondhand toys that could be tainted with lead.
Columbia University's National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse
Links to about 10-12 good sites.
Highway Safety Research Center
Based at the University of North Carolina, this organization conducts interdisciplinary research aimed at reducing deaths, injuries, and related societal costs of roadway crashes. Research examines motor vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian crashes, taking into account human, vehicular, roadway and environmental factors.
USGSEarthquake Forecasting Site
USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
In-depth bulletins on the most recent major earthquakes around the world.
USGS Earthquake Regional Sites
Detailed stats and discoveries in your area.
Background Checks for Firearm Transfers (2001)
Includes full-text report and Excel spreadsheets.
Boating Safety Links
State laws, tips, etc.
Terrorist Nuclear Attacks on Seaports: Threat and Response
A .PDF file.
CNN: Hurricane Special Section
Safety tips, facts, etc.
USGS World Volcanic Activity
History of volcanoes, tips on what to do if caught in one, reports on latest activity around the world.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Government agency that investigates violations of safety regulations in several industries. The site, part of the U.S. Department of Labor, includes listings of regulations, key contacts and investigations.
International Association of Firefighters
News items, studies, updates, sources, etc.
OSHA's Stats page
Government site with statistics and research on injuries and safety issues in the workplace.
National Safety Council
Non-profit organization does several studies on a variety of safety issues. A great database of stats and periodicals.
Department of Homeland Security
Press briefings, stories, latest warning, etc.
Ready.Gov
From the Department of Homeland Security, this site offers ,plans, tips, etc. on safety resources. Tips such as instructing Americans on how to increase our chances of survival when explosions detonate outside your vehicle.
U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration
Stats and research from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Child Abduction Site
Several helpful research tools if you're covering this topic and a wealth of media contact information.
PublicCitizen.org
Founded by Ralph Nader, this group's site feature's a global trade and Congress watch, health research and other helpful studies.
Disaster Insurance Information
Good background on filing claims and policy concerning the Sept. 11 tragedies.
Teacher Magazine: Making Schools Safer
Some interesting programs that schools are using.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Subscribe to a free e-mail alert service that will send notices of recalled products to your mailbox. The agency has jurisdiction over about 15,000 types of consumer products.
Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
Aquatic Safety Research Group
Tips, research, etc.
Licensed Occupations Database
Search database to find licenses required for practicing a profession or occupation in a certain state.
Material Safety Data Sheet Repository
A site full of testimonials and consumer safety data. Search and sort by product, industry, etc.
VineLink: Who's in Jail/Prison
Use this image map to select a state, then sort through the listed jails and prisons to track who's in jail and who is about to be released. A great resource.
National Fallen Firefighters Association
COPS: Concerns of Police Survivors
SourceWatch: U.S. Gun Control Legislation
Bomb Threat Checklist
The Los Angeles Police Department's site provides a "bomb threat checklist" to download should you receive such a threatening call.
Violence Policy Center
A libertarian public interest law firm offers several free legal resources off its site.
MeatingPlace.com
Products and food safety site. Articles, background and recent news.
MediaChannel's News Dissector: Covering Riots
As "riots" erupted in the north of England, journalists in London, including Danny Schechter, took part in a seminar aimed at improving coverage of conflict.
MedlinePlus: Winter Weather Emergencies
BankRate.com: Dealing with a Natural Disaster
Report in the wake of North Carolina's Hurricane Floyd about the difficulties people can expect to face when natural disasters strike.
Glossary Agent
Description: Glossary Agent(tm) is an expanding, focused gateway to online monolingual, bilingual, and multilingual glossaries in insurance and related fields such as law and finance. Topics include environmental protection, finance, health care, information technology, insurance, law, medicine, safety, transportation and weather.
American Red Cross: Safe and Well
Go to this site to find peoples' names who are safe after a major disaster.
Homeland Defense Journal
Full archives of publications, special reports, etc.
Food & Water Watch
Consumer group site targeted at abuse of enviornmental resources by corporations, such as water companies, fish farms and factories.
State Recycling Association Contacts
New York City Office of Safety and Health
A non-profit provider of occupational safety and health training, advocacy and information (including technical assistance and industrial hygiene consultation) to workers and unions throughout the New York metropolitan area. More than 250 union organizations and 400 individuals: union members, health and safety activists, injured workers, healthcare workers, attorneys, public health advocates, environmentalists and concerned citizens.
Mathematics of Tsunamis
The math and physics rules that govern them.
AMUSEMENT PARK SAFETY
SaferParks.org
The site addresses amusement park accidents; it's run by the mother of a child who was injured on a ride.
Theme Park Inspection Laws by State
ThemeParkInsider: Accident Watch
A guide to safety at amusement parks across the U.S.
The Roller Coaster Database
A searchable database of more than 1,000 roller coasters. Includes information by location and distance, breaking news on the industry, record holders, etc.
FIREWORKS SAFETY
National Climactic Data Center: Drought
Several graphics and other research.
International Association of Firefighters
News items, studies, updates, sources, etc.
The National Council on Fireworks Safety
Database of state laws, tips, etc.
CDC: Fireworks Injuries, Facts, Stats
Links to dozens of faiths and practices.
AmericanPyro.com
Site for the fireworks industry trade that features safety tips.
VOLCANOES
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
Maps, phone contacts, photos, etc.
Mount St. Helens Volcano Cam
A webcam from the volcano.
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Photo Library
Photos galore, including before/after shots.
Mount St. Helens Links
A clearinghouse of links to sites about the eruptions.
USGS: Pacific Northwest Seismographic Network
Measures quake activity inside Mount St. Helens.
USGS: Mount St. Helens Updates
Daily updates on the volcanic activity. Monthly updates when the activity is slow.
How Stuff Works.com: How Volcanoes Work
Daily updates on the volcanic activity. Monthly updates when the activity is slow.
How Volcanoes Work Home Page
Daily updates on the volcanic activity. Monthly updates when the activity is slow.
Alaska Volcano Observatory: Mount Redoubt
Images of the volcano's current activity.
Volcanic and Geologic Terms
Daily updates on the volcanic activity. Monthly updates when the activity is slow.
Volcanoes Database
Click on the database link to search by continent, type, activity, etc. Compare and contrast volcanic activity.
NASA Earth Observatory Site
Look at natural hazards such as volcanoes, fires and floods through satellite photos, etc.
Michigan Tech Volcanoes Page
Links galore.
PBS Nova: Volcano Deadly Warning
Background on seismic signals, emergency response, preparation, etc.
Smithsonian Institution: Global Volcanism Program
Background on seismic signals, emergency response, preparation, etc.
SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA EXPLOSION
NASA: Columbia Accident Investigation Board
Regular updates on the findings of the shuttle crash.
Space Shuttle: Thermal Stress
A 1987 .PDF report about thermal stress on the orbiter upon re-entry.
CNN:Shuttle Independent Assessment Team
CNN: NASA Summary of Shuttle Independent Assessment Team(SIAT)Report
Space.com: Photos and Background of Columbia Crew
Interviews with each crew member while they were in space on this mission.
SAJA: Bio of Astronaut Kalpana C. Chawla
A detailed biography and links to stories about her.
Kennedy Space Center, Media Handbook
A .pdf format.
NASA: STS-107 Media Archive (Photos)
NASA: STS-107 Mission Page (From Eurpean Space Agency
NASA: STS-107 Research Mission
Columbia Missions (with STS-107)
Google: Columbia Shuttle Links
CRS Issue Brief: Space Launch Vehicles: Government Activities, Commercial Competition, and Satellite Exports
Twenty pages in .PDF format.
CRS Issue Brief: Space Stations
Twenty pages in .PDF format.
A Primer for Journalists Covering Space
An excellent master?s thesis full of tips and ideas.
Goddard Space Flight Center (Maryland)
Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville, Ala.)
Howstuffworks: How Space Shuttles Work
Presidential Commission Report on Space Shuttle Challenger Accident
Rogers Commission Report - not all parts are online at this location.
NASA Space Shuttle Challenger: Observations on the Reliability of the Shuttle
A part of the Rogers Commission Report.
Houston Chronicle Space Page
In-depth coverage of the explosion.
IRE Space Shuttle Disaster Resources
There are at least 13 stories in our Resource Center about the Space Shuttle that might be of assistance.
Texas Police Agencies (Locate Debris
Orlando Sentinel Coverage of Columbia
MSNBC: Space Shuttle Timeline 1981-2002
NASA Space Shuttle Challenger: Federation of American Scientists
A part of the Rogers Commission Report.
NASA: Space Shuttle Annotated Bibliography
Chapter 7.
CBS News: Stats on Space Fatalities
Features many key stats.
SpaceFlightNow: Radar Images
Radar image of debris field and links to data on mission.
CyberJournalist.net: Sites Covering the Columbia
A gallery of cover snapshots from a sampling of sites and analysis of the effectiveness of their approach.
NASA Earth Image Database
Thousands of pictures of earth and other research materials.
Sky High Pix
NASA's Remote Sensing Tutorial offers a big collection of overhead shots across the country.
Space.com
Great research and interactive tools.
NASA: Space Shuttle and International Space Station
POPULATION ISSUES
U.S. Census Bureau: U.S. and World Population Clock
Database allows you to search releases, warnings and news from the Food and Drug Administration.
USA Today: State-by-State Population Growth (1790-2000)
U.S. Public Interest Research Group: Toy Safety
A downloadable .PDF of the annual report that finds toys for sale that violate a federal ban on small parts in toys.
Recalls.gov
Lists products recalled by manufacturers.
American Specialty Toy Retailing Association
Largest association for companies in the toy and children's products arenas. Good for sourcing, research, retail statistics, parental tips, safety and industry links.
HealthyToys.org
Consumer action guide to toxic chemicals in toys.
Time to Play Magazine
Safety, types of toys, blogs and some retail information.
IRE Blackout Resources
Resources to help cover the blackout that hit. Dozens of cities in the United States and Canada. Includes tips on covering utilities, databases and more.
ACES: CopyDesk.org
The American Copy Editors Society site offers editing tips, contests, quizzes, headline writing exercises, conferences and much, much more.
TheSlot.com
A must-bookmark reference site for copy editors.
EditTeach.org
Resources for copy editors and those who teach it.
Chicago Tribune Grammar Cheat Sheet
OnlineStylebooks.com
Search dozens of online stylebooks.
How to Verify Information from Twitter
Great tips from Steve Buttry.
Poynter: The Year in Errors
From Craig Silverman at RegretTheError.com.
Thsrs: The Shorter Thesaurus
A great tool for headline writing. This thesaurus gives you synonyms the same length or shorter than the word you enter. This helps if you're stuck on a headline and can't think of a concise word to use on a tight headline count.
Newsthinking.com
An excellent site on newspaper writing and reporting from Bob Baker of the LA Times. The site offers a dynamic e-newsletter on writing, editing and newsroom collaboration.
Editing a Web Site: Extending the Levels of Edit
Describes lessons learned by a university editing class when they edited a web site.
Grammar Guide
Now part of CopyDesk.org!
ACES: The Grammar Guide
Pam Nelson's blog.
10000 Words: How to Fact-Check in the Digital Age
In the wake of the Manti Te'o story.
Kok Edit Copy Editor's Knowledge Base
Copy editing resources from Katharine O'Moore Klopf.
BlogSlot
Bill Walsh's copy editing blog.
Common Sense Journalism Blog
From Doug Fisher, senior instructor at the University of South Carolina journalism school and executive editor of the Convergence Newsletter.
Yale's World Wide Web Style Manual
Describes lessons learned by a university editing class when they edited a website.
University Writing Style Guides
A large collection of online style guides.
NewsCoach2
A social network for newsroom trainers, started by Steve Buttry of No Train, No Gain. The site grew from the old Newscoach listserv.
After the Deadline
Download this desktop tool to check grammar and style, do contextual spell check and more. It's more advanced than Microsoft Word.
2012's Nine Most Hilarious NY Times Corrections
10 Words Everyone Should Know How to Pronounce
Wall Street Journal Grammar Quiz
Take an interactive quiz.
SPJ Pinterest: Grammar Goofs
Some great examples of what not to do.
Grammar.ccc: Sentence Subjects
AP Stylebook Guide for Summer Olympics
No more digging through the sports guidelines. This list breaks out commonly used terms.
Subversive Copy Editor
Great blog on editing issues and trends.
NewsCollege
Loaded with tip sheets and articles, this site features work previously published in "The Write Way," some of which have been updated and revised for NewsCollege. Started in early 2006, the site covers many writing basics, such as tightening copy and eliminating weak quotes.
GrammarBook.com
Free grammar, punctuation and other rules.
Poynter: Regret the Error Blog
Craig Silverman on errors that media make.
Word Police
Barbara Wallraff, The Atlantic Monthly's copy editing guru, writes a "Word Court" column that offers super advice.
RegrettheError.com
Reports on media corrections, retractions, apologies, clarifications and trends regarding accuracy and honesty in the press. It was launched in October 2004 by Craig Silverman, a freelance journalist and author based in Montreal.
AIM: Accuracy in Media
Explores fairness and balance in news stories. Covers recent issues with blogs and other updates.
Heads Up the Blog
Informative blog on copy editing and headlines.
Media Standards Trust
An independent, not for profit organization that promotes high standards in news on behalf of the public.
Stinky Journalism
Journalism, online journalism ethics and accuracy blog.
SlipUps.com
Mistakes in movies, books, etc.
Institute for Mid-Career Copy Editors: Grammar Smackdown!
Instructions on how to run a two-round test of your staff's knowledge of punctuation, spelling, grammar, style and, if you want, their ability to content edit. Developed by Ron Hartung of The Tallahassee Democrat and Debbie Gump of Ohio University.
Confusing Words
A database opf more than 3,000 words that get confused with other, or are difficult to understand. It?s great for sorting out small grammar issues, too.
Professor Charles Darling's Grammar Site
Outstanding to use as a quick reference for your grammar questions.
Copyeditor's Knowledge Base
Proofreading and copy editing tools galore.
Your Dictionary.com: 100 Most Mispronounced Words
Your Dictionary.com: 100 Most Misspelled Words
SearchSpell.com
Check your spelling as you submit a query.
FreeSpeling.com (with one "l")
A fun little site on how the Web is revolutionizing spelling.
BBC Styleguide
.PDF format.
Slanguage: Slang Terms
A collection of regional, national and international slang terms.
GrammarCheck.net
If you don't have Word handy, enter a sentence or paragraph in this web-based tool and it will check for grammar errors.
RhymeZone.com
Packed with useful word search tools, enter whatever related word you can think of and the site will help you find what looking for. You can find words that rhyme, similar spellings, synonyms and antonyms, similar sounding words, match consonants and more.
Poynter.org: Why Copy Editing Matters
Reuters Handbook of Journalism
Poynter.org: Why Reporters Should Sit on the Copy Desk
Historic Headlines Need to Look Forward
A Storify curation by Steve Buttry on headline writing on big events. He uses the uprising in Egypt as an example.
NY Times Weekly News Quiz
Do you read the newspaper? You better!
Copy Editing Training
A lot of training material for copy editors on our Web site, which also provides information on a summer institute program, funded by the Knight Foundation.
UseIt.com: Writing Good Online Headlines
Follow the BBC approach.
AP Style Exercises Online
Developed by Ron Hartung, writing/editing coach at the Tallahassee Democrat.
Pantheon: Encyclopedia of Myths
Encyclopedia of Television
Simple-to-use site for fact-checking.
Grammar Resources Online
A quick guide to several grammar tools from the University of Chicago's writing program.
AP Stylebook Online
You make the call: A one-year subscription to the online version is $20. You can buy the print copy for $12.50. The site does have some "web-only" content.
Crash Blossoms: Headlines Gone Wrong
A great site that highlights awful headlines and implied meanings. A must-bookmark for copy editors and teachers.
Addictionary: What's Your Word?
Look up obscure useful words here, including slang and pop-culture language.
The Vocabulary Review (Vocabula.com)
EnglishGrammar.org
Free site that offers video lessons, exercises and much more.
AP 9/11 "Situational Stylebook"
AP style basics for common terms in 9/11 stories.
The Writing Center's Online Handouts
Phaster Lookups Reference Database
Do quick searches for reference tools: encylopedias, economic terms, legal dictionary, biblical reference, quotes and more. Great one-stop reference shopping.
HowjSay: Online Dictionary of English Pronunciation
Great tool for broadcasters. Just type in the word or select from a list and see how the word is pronounced.
Dictionaries on the Web
More than 100 links to dictionaries in 40 languages
Gallery of Misused Quotation Marks
Copy editors are into sites like this.
Slipup.com
Today's Media Bloopers.
West Egg ClicheFinder Search Engine
More than 3,300 indexed cliches. Look them up and edit them out of stories.
Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
Tips on writing, punctuation, grammar, usage, etc. Great podcasts where GG answers user-submitted questions.
PoliticalQuotes.org: Eigen's Political & Historical Quotations
Great for fact-checking. More than 40,000 free quotations from more than 11,000 different historical and political figures in a searchable database.
RhymeZone Shakespeare Search Engine
The Virtual Chase: Checklist for Fact-Checking Web Site Information
A legal research site offers tips on evaluating information quality.
Cornell University: Five Criteria for Evaluating Web Pages
KPlay Reference Tool
This site makes it simple to use different online reference works.
The New York Times Manual of Style and Libel
You have to register. Then click on store, then books.
EditTeach.org
Resources for journalism instructors at many levels: high school, college, newsroom, etc.
JPROF.com
Resources for college journalism instructors.
Avoid Holiday Cliches
From the American Copy Editors Society.
Editing for the Web
Covers design and editing tips, as well as training for web editors and offers pointers on how to make web products work.
Techniques for Writing Good Web Documents
An extensive list of specific do's and don'ts, with examples. Many of these tips are familiar to technical communicators but are often news to other writers. Includes a good discussion on when and how to use frames.
Worldwide Words
Michael Quinion writes about international English from a British perspective. Fun with pop culture catch phrases.
Capital: Story Behind NY Post's Headless Body in Topless Bar Headline
CopyBlogger
A great site for copywriting tips. Targeted to marketing/advertising but it also has resources for editorial copy editors.
Forbes Investopedia
Dictionary of business terms, articles, tutorials, calculators and other helpful tools.
IntelligentEditing.com Online Checker
Free online service for spotting inconsistencies in documents (it checks Word, PDF and text files).
IntelligentEditing.com Paid Editing Checker Demo Video
This is a paid checker that spots a variety of mistakes in documents. It's a plug-in for MS Word that is particularly popular with professional copy editors.
Tim Berners-Lee's CERN Style Guide
Top 100 April Fool's Day Hoaxes of All Time
Seven Walking-into-a-Bar Grammar Jokes
Editor Real Talk Tumblr
Need a fun break from a desk shift? Visit this site (just for fun).
Behind the Grammar
Blog by Grammar Girl's Mignon Fogarty. She blogs about writing, language, business, some tech.
