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  "url": "https://dwillis.github.io/uplink/article/2003-julyaugust-hands-on-car-training-upcoming.html",
  "year": 2003,
  "month": "July/August",
  "monthNum": 7,
  "headline": "Hands-on CAR training upcoming",
  "kicker": "",
  "author_name": "",
  "author_title": "",
  "affiliation": "IRE and NICAR",
  "summary": "IRE and NICAR offer multiple computer-assisted reporting training opportunities including Better Watchdog Workshops, CAR Boot Camps, and an annual conference throughout the coming months.",
  "keywords": [
    "training",
    "journalism",
    "reporting"
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  "topics": [
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    "Investigative Methods",
    "Technology"
  ],
  "technologies": [
    "spreadsheet"
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  "full_text": "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.\n\nHere are some of the highlights:\n\nJournalists can get an overview of computer-assisted reporting at Better Watchdog Workshops offered by IRE and the Society for Professional Journalists. Upcoming workshops include Sept. 11 in Tampa, Fla., Oct. 4-5 in Eugene, Ore., and Oct. 25 in State College, Pa.\n\nThere are four CAR Boot Camps in Columbia, Mo., next year 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 Jan. 4-9, March 21-26, May 16-21 and Aug. 1-6.\n\nAlso, mark your calendar for the annual CAR conference, March 12-14 in Cincinnati. The conference promises to be great for tips, story ideas and hands-on training.",
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