Hands-on CAR training upcoming

IRE and NICAR offer multiple computer-assisted reporting training opportunities including CAR Boot Camps in Columbia, Missouri and an annual conference in Washington, D.C. in June with hands-on classes and demonstrations.

IRE and NICAR has numerous training opportunities in the coming months for journalists who want to learn computer-assisted reporting. For a complete list of training events visit www.ire.org/training/otr.html.

Here are some of the highlights:

There are three CAR Boot Camps in Columbia, Mo., in the coming months for journalists who want hands-on training in how to use spreadsheets and database managers to analyze data for high-impact stories. The sessions are March 23-28, May 18-23 and Aug. 3-8.

The IRE Annual Conference, June 5-8 in Washington, D.C., will feature demonstrations of CAR techniques and hands-on classes. Members of the NICAR staff will be there to help you develop your stories and answer questions about computer-assisted reporting. Journalists can count on stellar panels and special presentations about national security, public safety, courts, the military, business, education and more.