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COMM 555 Civic Data Analytics and Impact Communication

This guide supports research for the course COMM 555 Civic Data Analytics and Impact

Data Tools

Civil Rights Data Collection

Mintel This link opens in a new window
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SimplyAnalytics This link opens in a new window
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Statista This link opens in a new window
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A large, user-friendly statistics portal with a global scope. Find infographics, in-depth dossiers and reports, and Powerpoint slides, along with original source details.

Productivity Tools

Fact-checking and Background Tools

FactCheck.org
From the Annenberg Public Policy Center, University of Pennsylvania

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Provides in-depth background information on current issues.

Media Bias/Fact Check
Nonpartisan, independent website run by a freelance writer and volunteers, pointing out bias in media sources.
Snopes
Award-winning independent fact-checking site founded in 1995 by owner/operator and registered independent voter David Mikkelson

How-to tutorials

Columbia College Chicago Library YouTube Channel
Short videos demonstrating how to use databases and other research tools from the CCC Library.

LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) This link opens in a new window
Streaming video tutorials on 3D animation, audio, business, CAD, design, development, photography, video creation, web design, and more. Login using your Columbia email.