Toolkit
Sunlight’s tool kit helps reporters of all experience levels sharpen their reporting skills. These reporting recipes, training videos, tip sheets and research guides are a one-stop-shop to boost your newsroom’s investigative research know-how.
Number of resources found:
12
Backgrounding Basics
Member-Only Resource
Resource Type:
Tip Sheet
Creator:
Sunlight Research Center
Description:
The Backgrounding Basics tip sheet includes a Timeline & Source List template spreadsheet, an Investigative Checklist and suggested Source List. You can use these resources to conduct research using the methods Sunlight teaches in its Backgrounding Basics candidate accountability training session.
Getting Personal with Finances
Member-Only Resource
Resource Type:
Tip Sheet
Creator:
Sunlight Research Center
Description:
The Getting Personal with Finances tip sheet includes a Timeline & Source List template spreadsheet, an Investigative Checklist and suggested Source List. You can use these resources to conduct research using the methods Sunlight teaches in its Getting Personal with Finances candidate accountability training session.
Internet Search Guide
Public Resource
Resource Type:
Reporting Tool
Creator:
Sunlight Research Center
Description:
Research Guide
Public Resource
Resource Type:
Reporting Tool
Creator:
Sunlight Research Center
Description:
Social Media Sleuthing
Member-Only Resource
Resource Type:
Tip Sheet
Creator:
Sunlight Research Center
Description:
The Social Media Sleuthing tip sheet includes a Timeline & Source List template spreadsheet, an Investigative Checklist and suggested Source List. You can use these resources to conduct research using the methods Sunlight teaches in its Social Media Sleuthing candidate accountability training session.
Transparency
Member-Only Resource
Resource Type:
Tip Sheet
Creator:
Muckrock
Description:
MuckRock’s tip sheet offers instructions on how to use MuckRock’s services, as well as a list of secondary steps to take once you have begun the process of formulating FOIA requests. You can use these resources to conduct research using the methods MuckRock teaches in our joint Background Basics candidate accountability training session.