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  "year": 2005,
  "month": "January • February",
  "monthNum": 1,
  "headline": "2005 CAR Training",
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  "author_name": "",
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  "affiliation": "IRE and NICAR",
  "summary": "IRE and NICAR offer specialized boot camps and training seminars to teach journalists how to acquire electronic information, analyze data using spreadsheets and databases, and develop impactful stories, with follow-up support provided after training.",
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    "Investigative Methods",
    "Technology"
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  "technologies": [
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    "GIS"
  ],
  "full_text": "These unique seminars, taught by IRE and NICAR's experts, train journalists to acquire electronic information, use spreadsheets and databases to analyze the information and to translate that information into high-impact stories. In addition, IRE and NICAR provide follow-up help when participants return to their news organizations.\n\nBoot Camps:\nColumbia, Mo.\n• March 20-25\n• May 15-20\n• Aug. 7-12\n\nMapping Data for News Stories Boot Camps:\nColumbia, Mo.\nUncover news stories by mapping data with geographic information system software.\n• Aug. 19-21\n\nBoot Camps for Editors:\nColumbia, Mo.\nTailored to the needs of newsroom managers.\n• April 8-10\n\nAdvanced CAR Statistics:\nTempe, Ariz. (ASU)\nAimed at strengthening the skills of reporters who want to move beyond basic CAR.\n• Feb. 18-20\n\nFor more information: www.ire.org/training/bootcamps.html",
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