Journalism
Archiving for investigative journalists
30 mins
- Abstract:
- This course will give you an understanding of how to archive your data after the story is published. You will learn how to preserve your most important data. This could help you follow up on a story later or prove facts if questions arise later on. This course will also show you how to archive your research as you begin and continue your investigation.
- About this course:
- The course is meant to be a beginner's guide to archiving your journalistic work. It is designed to give you a basic understanding of what an archive is and some tips for going about how to create one that suits your needs, especially in places where doing investigative work can be challenging and problematic.
- What do I learn:
- You will learn what an archive is, why it is important to set one up and a few tools and encryption methods for creating a safe archive that will suit your needs as a journalist.
- What do I need to know:
- Given this course is about creating an archive in politically challenging environments, the most important thing to know are things that can't be explained or answered by the instructor, particularly the challenges of working in your country. For instance, only you can know what the government, or any other organisation, would consider problematic to investigate or to keep. The more you can come into this course with an understanding of what could create difficulties for you in your environment, the better. Having this knowledge will help you know what data can be held on to, what has to be destroyed or what is best stored in a remote location via the cloud.
Trainers
Mahtab Divsalar
Mahtab Divsalar is a veteran journalist with experience in print, digital, and broadcast media. Currently, she is a senior editor for Radio Zamaneh. Prior to this, she was a managing editor for Voice of America and a journalist for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
Related courses
40 mins
Rory Peck Trust40 mins
Rory Peck Trust
40 mins
WITNESS40 mins
WITNESS
Suggested reading
Blog
Building Capacity for Monitoring & Documenting Human Rights Violations
The purpose of this assessment is to evaluate the efficacy of strategies used by HRPs/HRMOs for communicating during blackouts. The goal of this project envisages to see a ZimbabweanCivilSociety that is prepared to document and monitor human rights violations without hiccups during internet shutdowns.
Blog
Advocacy Assembly Internet Shutdown Academy: Creative Strategies to Fight Back
Internet shutdowns are occurring increasingly globally, posing significant threats to freedom of expression, access to information & economic growth. These shutdowns manifest in various forms through different technical measures & are implemented by governments in various circumstances. Responding to this threat of internet shutdowns, Advocacy Assembly designed the Internet Shutdown Academy, a set of 10 full online courses in 7 languages!
Blog
Evaluating the Efficacy of State-Imposed Telecom Shutdowns in Northwest Nigeria
This article casts doubt on the shutdowns' effectiveness in curbing banditry, exposing alternative explanations for any temporary decrease in attacks. It questions the legitimacy of justifying these shutdowns as effective counter-terrorism measures, advocating for alternative approaches that prioritize community engagement, human rights, and development initiatives to address the root causes of insecurity and foster lasting peace in Northwestern Nigeria and Nigeria at large.
Blog
Impact of the Twitter Ban in Nigeria
This post is a research study on the impact of the Twitter ban in Nigeria on Human Rights Monitoring, Advocacy and Creativity. Read more.
Blog
Four Free Toolkits to Fight Internet Shutdowns
Let’s tell you a little bit more about each toolkit!
Blog
The Impact of Internet Disruptions on Farmers in Nigeria
In Nigeria’s Northwestern Sokoto State, farm workers grapple with geopolitical challenges, shifting climate realities, and economic turbulence. However, they now face a new, growing threat: a troubling rise in internet disruptions, which threatens their ability to work in an increasingly digitally connected world. Read more.