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Computer Assisted
Reporting and Research Resources


CAR at The News & Observer

Database of databases acquired by The News & Observer
Do we have a database on ________?
List of over 300 databases acquired by N&O reporters since 1990.
CARR fellowships for reporters and editors
What's involved and how to apply.
CAR stories
See a sample of CAR stories from The N&O.

Public Record Searches

Search in-house databases
Search internet databases

Learning Tracks

N&O Text Archive
How to search the N&O Text Archive.
Public records
The laws concerning public records in North Carolina and other information.
N&O Photo Archive
How to search the N&O Photo Archive.
Databases
Basic explanation of databases, their structure, and when to use a database.
People-finding tools
Know a name, an address, a telephone number, a license plate? Look here to see what else you can find.
Spreadsheets
Explanation and examples of spreadsheets.
Business finding tools
Know the name or address of a business? Look here to see what else you can find.
Database acquisition
How to request data. Includes sample letter and information on preferred method of transfer and data layout requirements.
Internet Communication
Participating, lurking, or spying ... something for everyone with Email, Newsgroups and Listservs
CARR tricks
Database analysis and cleanup tools (Monarch, Word for Word, Matchup)
Online sources (Under Construction)
How to dial into Wake County, LINC, local library catalogs, etc.
Tape loading
An introduction to 9-track including technical details of what to ask for when requesting a database.
Market Research (Under Construction)
Where to find consumer and trend data.
Statistics (Under Construction)
The basics about standard deviation, margin of error, etc.
Cheatsheets for databases and other N&O resources
Step by step instructions on how to use LINC, Wake County, PhoneDisc and other sources.
Mapping
Introduction to mapping and how we use it at The N&O.
Ideas for CARR stories
How to start thinking of possible stories on your beat!
Surveys and polling (Under Construction)

Downloadable Data

Database Tools & Codes


If you are an N&O reporter or editor, you may send a request for research to the news researchers.
If you're not affiliated with The News & Observer and need research assistance, please contact Pisys IQ.