FACSNET
Presented by The Foundation for American Communications. The site contains resources to help journalists find background information and primary sources for the news stories they are researching. There are back grounders, primers and guides on a variety of news topics and a database of experts and scholars whom reporters can call on for help.

Reporter.org
Provides a variety of web based resources to journalists, journalism educators, and the public at large including: web space, ftp accounts, e-mail addresses, mailing list management, infobots and responders, online registration of conferences, web site development, secure discussion forums and membership-only areas and real-media audio and video servers.

IRE - Investigative Reporters and Editors Inc.
The IRE is an organisation created by journalists all round the world to help each other in improving the quality of investigative reporting in general. Site includes news and information about the IRE's mission.

UN Foundation Wire
Daily news briefing from the UN Foundation on a range of international issues. The news is sent to you via e-mail, this service requires registration.

Poynter Online
Web site of The Poynter Institute - an institution dedicated to teaching and inspiring journalists and media leaders. Site has many resources for improving your journalistic skills.

NICAR National Institute for Computer Assisted Reporting
A huge resource offering training on many journalistic skills. Many statistical reports, facts and figures can be ordered on line.

Power Reporting
An impressive online directory and resource site catering for the needs of journalists. Has links to people, computer assisted reporting sites, e-mail alerts etc.