Sunlight Research Desk and MuckRock are joining forces to expand the tools, training and research support that help local newsrooms deliver high-impact reporting. Read more here.
Community Workshops
Register now for our monthly hands-on workshops to grow your reporting skillset with the latest techniques and tools for investigative research. ​
Learn about Datasette
Friday, Apr. 17, 1 to 2 p.m. ET
Join Alex Garcia from Datasette for an introduction to Datasette Cloud, a hosted service that lets your team upload, share and analyze tabular data through an interactive web app and API. We'll cover the basics on how to get started with Datasette Cloud by logging in with your MuckRock Account and how to hit the ground running with importing your own data. We'll also introduce a DocumentCloud Add-On that allows you to pipe tables extracted from documents on DocumentCloud directly into your Datasette Cloud and highlight some case studies on users who have built powerful informative tools using Datasette.
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FOIAFriday
Friday, May 1, 1 to 2 p.m. ET
FOIAFriday is a community session to connect about all things FOIA and public records.
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Join us for our next session AI: Threats and opportunities
The session will be a look at how artificial intelligence is being applied by FOIA requesters and agencies to improve the process, and the unintended consequences of the implementation of AI.
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Inside NotebookLM with Jeremy Caplan
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 1 to 2 p.m. ET
Learn how to use NotebookLM to analyze sources, generate insights, and streamline your research workflow.
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NotebookLM is changing how journalists and researchers work with information. This session introduces what the tool can do, why it matters, and how it can help you move from raw documents to meaningful insight more quickly and effectively.
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This session is a guided walkthrough designed to share practical examples, strategies, and ideas you can apply immediately, with time at the end for questions and discussion.
​​​​​(Enroll by Wednesday, Apr. 29, 11 a.m ET)
Office Hours:
A space for investigators to learn and connect
Office Hours is an open, supportive space where journalists can ask questions about investigative research and get expert insights.
We host Office Hours one Wednesday a month, free of charge, and open to all. Whether you’re looking for guidance on a specific investigation or just want to listen and learn from others, you’re welcome here.
Drop in and join the conversation!​
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Our Impact
We're supporting newsrooms around the world.
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Learn with research and FOIA experts across various topics.
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What journalists are saying about Sunlight Research Desk
The training provided in collaboration with MuckRock and through this reporting process has given me the confidence to dig deeper into financial data to better inform our readers about the money behind the issues in their communities.
The Riverside Record
I always walk away having learned something new and valuable for my work. The instructors are deeply knowledgeable and helpful, and they make learning investigative research skills an approachable and empowering experience.
Investigative Journalist and News Researcher
I attended SRC's Investigative Mindset and the Art of Digging workshop, and appreciated the opportunity to hear two investigative journalists talk through their own strategies. I stuck around for Sunlight's office hours and was grateful for the opportunity to have experienced investigative reporters weigh in on my questions. I'm so glad this resource exists!
Freelance Reporter