Resources Websites

Mailing list on the history of journalism and mass communication. Subscription information, mailing list archive, and web resources.

Resources and training for journalists, from Bill Dedman. Alert services, bookmarks, newsroom training, search tools, lists of lists and reference books.

IRE is a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting within the field of journalism.

Dedicated to teaching and inspiring journalists. Promotes excellence and integrity in the practice of craft and in the practical leadership of successful businesses.

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

Resources on journalism and broadcasting from both a Canadian and a world perspective.

Customizable portal designed as a web search tool for journalists with categorized links to news and information sources.

A resource for high school and college journalists and publications. Home of the National Scholastic Press Association and Associated Collegiate Press.

Official site with information on upcoming events and briefings.

Story idea exchange.

Prepared by an ex-editor this site offers the basics, and invites readers to join discussions, suggest topics, recommend books.

Legal information for student journalists and educators in such areas as censorship, libel, copyright, and freedom of information. Links to other resources and internship opportunities.

A place for editors, all media welcome. Just a place for editors, professional, student or both, to chat it up and find journalism links.

Web research and tips for journalists.

Technology advances in journalism, tips for finding owners of Internet domains, Census of India, ethics, links.

For journalists, working on independent editorial. Gather facts, comments and background from hundreds of PRs, UK only.

Updated daily by a full-time editor, helps journalists from around the world research and write about children and the issues that concern them.

Guide based on the style book given to all journalists at The Economist.

Free service for UK journalists which puts them in touch with providers of news leads and editorial assistance. Part of the PR Press Network.

News contacts, internet links and resources, law and ethics updates for UK journalists.

Guide to factual or background information, including business, government departments and policies, industrial awards, legislation, reports, statistics, and trade figures and policy, as well as basic reference tools.

List of links arranged by topic especially of interest to journalists and other researchers.

One stop information site for television reporters and print journalists to research and find news stories. US based.

Nonprofit educational and professional organization with members in journalism across the United States and Asia.

A compilation of journalism resources from Karla Tonella, U. of Iowa.

Provides links to journalism and writing job sites.

Directory portal for journalists and writers featuring wide range of experts and spokespersons available to speak to the media. Canada.

A collection of articles providing journalism tips and style advice.

News collected from diverse sources on the web.

Index of resources for journalists on such topics as job opportunities, industry studies and managing diversity.

Directory of experts on a variety of issues.

A UK-specific compilation of web links for journalists, writers, broadcasters and students with book and web site reviews and links to news sources worldwide, training and job opportunities.

A collaborative effort to figure out the future of journalism. Includes news and an encyclopedia. A project of Harvard University.

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

Presented by the American Society of Newspaper Editors. Has resources for student journalists, teachers, editors of student journalists, and guidance counselors.

Lists references for departments and organizations at Brown, schools of journalism, and unions.

Press release distribution of news to UK media and journalists. Receive or send press releases.

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

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

Community to encourage amateur journalism as a hobby.

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

CIJ advances education for, and public understanding of; investigative journalism, critical inquiry, and in-depth reporting and research. London, UK.

Advice on journalism, writing, media and broadcasting careers for freelancers, students and career changers.

Blog covering data journalism, community engagement and multi-platform reporting.

Tool for journalists to find an expert. Based in Canada.