Apr

Vet Your Own Story: Verification Using Public Records Databases

by Society of Professional Journalists Houston Pro Chapter

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Learn how to access and use an array of public records to ensure your reporting is accurate.

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This program is presented by Caryn Baird, researcher for Politifact and the Poynter Institute. Need to verify the rank of a dead veteran? Have to locate a 1935 obituary? Wondering about access to New York criminal records? Trying to find the maiden name of a twice married woman? Caryn Baird will present a practical working model of public records research based on her years of experience at the Tampa Bay Times.

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Sat, April 17, 2021

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT

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The Society of Professional Journalists is a non-profit organization that works to inspire and educate current and future journalists through professional development and protect First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and the press through its advocacy efforts. The SPJ Houston Pro chapter serves journalists and journalism students and educators throughout the greater Houston area and surrounding counties. It is one of five pro chapters in Texas; the state also has 10 campus chapters.

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