Sunlight Research Center and MuckRock are joining forces to expand the tools, training and research support that help local newsrooms deliver high-impact reporting. Read more here.
Workshops
Register now for our monthly hands-on workshops to grow your reporting skillset with the latest techniques and tools for investigative research. ​
Cracking Open Cold Cases
with Jerry Mitchell
Thursday, Nov. 13, 1 to 2 p.m. ET
Join MuckRock's Sunlight Research Center and award-winning investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell for a practical workshop on reopening and reporting on cold cases, and finding the truth buried in decades-old evidence. Drawing on his experience helping solve cold cases, Mitchell will walk through how to piece together investigations that law enforcement left unresolved and how to turn fragments of old records into new leads.
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Tracing Truth
The LGBTQ+ Data You Need to Know
Thursday, Dec. 4, 1 to 2 p.m. ET
Join Sunlight Research Center and MuckRock as we host Albert Serna Jr., Founder and Executive Editor at the Los Angeles Center for Investigative Journalism, for a practical workshop on using data to better understand and report on LGBTQ communities. In an era when numbers often shape narratives, learning how to locate, interpret and responsibly use data can deepen both accuracy and empathy in your reporting.
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Office Hours:
A space for investigators to learn and connect
Office Hours is an open, supportive space where journalists can ask questions about investigative research and get expert insights.
We host Office Hours immediately after our workshop sessions and one Wednesday a month, free of charge, and open to all. Whether you’re looking for guidance on a specific investigation or just want to listen and learn from others, you’re welcome here.
Drop in and join the conversation!
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Do I need to complete this form if I am registered for the workshop?
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No - If you're already registered for workshop on the date you'd like to attend Office Hours, you do not need to complete this additional form.
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Yes - If you would like to attend Office Hours on a date(s) you are not registered for workshop, please complete this form.
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Our Impact
We're supporting newsrooms around the world.
What journalists are saying about Sunlight Research Center
The training provided in collaboration with MuckRock and through this reporting process has given me the confidence to dig deeper into financial data to better inform our readers about the money behind the issues in their communities.
The Riverside Record
I always walk away having learned something new and valuable for my work. The instructors are deeply knowledgeable and helpful, and they make learning investigative research skills an approachable and empowering experience.
Investigative Journalist and News Researcher
I attended SRC's Investigative Mindset and the Art of Digging workshop, and appreciated the opportunity to hear two investigative journalists talk through their own strategies. I stuck around for Sunlight's office hours and was grateful for the opportunity to have experienced investigative reporters weigh in on my questions. I'm so glad this resource exists!
Freelance Reporter