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FactCheck.org
"We monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews, and news releases. Our goal is to apply the best practices of both journalism and scholarship, and to increase public knowledge and understanding."
- A Project of The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania.

FACSNET: Journalism Resources and Education
A collection of "highly selective, annotated links to internet resources, chosen for journalists."

J-Lab: The Institute for Interactive Journalism
"The Institute for Interactive Journalism helps news organizations and citizens use new information ideas and innovative computer technologies to develop new ways for people to engage in critical public policy issues."

Journalism in Latin America
"This page contains links to Internet journalism resources in English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Journalism Resources on the World Wide Web
"The purpose of this page is to identify World Wide Web resources that correspond to and supplement journalism courses offered at Austin Community College: mass communication, news reporting, copy editing, and feature and editorial writing."
- Austin Community College

Journalism.org
Research, Resources and Ideas to Improve Journalism

MediaResource
"The non-profit Media Resource Service (MediaResource) has served as a bridge between science and the media since 1980. Journalists who call 800-223-1730 can get help at no charge in locating expert sources of information on science and technology to interview for their news and feature stories."

Newseum
The Interactive Museum of News

NewsLab
"...is a non-profit resource for television newsrooms, focused on research and training. We serve local stations by helping them find better ways of telling important stories that are often difficult to convey on television.

Poynter Online
"Everything You Need to be a Better Journalist"
- Poynter Institute



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  • Student Guide

    College Prep - Heading to the Big C?

    If you’re in high school, sooner or later you’ll be thinking of going to college. This thought process entails a number of considerations and questions such as:Who am I and what do I want to do with my life?Considering the economy, should I even go to college right now?How will the college I choose affect my future career?
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    College Application Breakdown

    What documents do you need to apply to college? College applications ask for the usual basic information about you such as name, gender, age, mailing and permanent address, phone, email, ethnicity, citizenship, high school, secondary school or college, list of extracurricular activities and academic interest area.
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    Paying for College 101: Introduction

    This is the worst part of the entire gearing up for college experience. College-bound students and their parents must fill out reams of financial aid forms, meet strict deadlines and attempt to figure out exactly what they can afford to pay for a college education. It’s complicated, stressful and frustrating, but it can be done, rest assu...
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    The Lowdown on College Visits

    College visits rank very high in your overall preparation for college. Being on the campus when other students are around will give you a good sense of whether you like the place or not. Your dream college might be set in a large city, but when you get there and sense the harried, hurried city life of the school, it might put you off entirely.
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    Campus Life: What Should You Expect?

    Welcome to our Campus Life section of articles, advice, tips and hints. We aim to cover most of the topics and issues that come to mind when you think about finally heading off to school. After all your hard work in applying to various colleges, writing essays for grants and scholarships and making endless phone calls to admissions and financial aid, shouldn’t this part be fun?
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