Doing investigations after a hurricane: Mapping

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Geographic information systems (GIS) can allow journalists to custom-build maps layer by layer to show storm destruction and to discover geographic relationships inside the data. Journalists who want to learn about GIS can make use of resources such as eMapping for Stories: A Computer-Assisted Reporting GuideE by mapping veterans Jennifer La Fleur and Andy Lehren, and Mapping Data for News Stories mini-boot camps for journalists twice a year.

Legal issues & crime, Company legal issue, Storm damage

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Computer matches turn up heat on city hall scam, mob connection

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Results are presented of an investigation into illegal tax reductions offered by members of Providence, Rhode Island's Board of Tax Assessment Review at City Hall. The investigation revealed mob bribes, money laundering, and the acquisition of leases without competitive bidding.

Rhode Island, Officials and employees, Political aspects, Political corruption, Tax assessment, Providence, Rhode Island, City halls

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Mapping your way to great demographic stories

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Many journalists revealed information lurking inside the census numbers by mapping the data with the help of computer programs called geographic information systems (GIS). For over a decade the journalists use the GIS as a reporting tool.

Evaluation, Cartography

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