These are the main categories of organizations that will have the kind of local information you're researching, depending on your topic. You can also use these resources to identify individuals to interview. I've also included ways to find this information. Reach out to Julie if you need ideas or get stuck.
- Town/City Government:
- Most towns will have an online government page where you should be able to find info about how the town may/may not be addressing your problem. This is a great place to start.
- See if there are departments or agencies or task forces discussing your problem.
- Look for meeting minutes from town or city councils or tasks forces.
- Local News Outlets:
- Does your community have a local newspaper? What about a local television station? Check out their web pages to see if they've been discussing your problem.
- To find the full text of local news sources, consult the Newspapers tab (above) for more information.
- School District or College:
- if your problem exists primarily within local schools, browse the website for the school district or college to see what information they have available. Most will have links to meeting minutes, student newspapers, alumni magazines, offices & people who are involved in the problem.
- See the Education tab above for more information.
- Other interested groups:
- Are there local nonprofits or other groups that might be discussing your problem? Search online (including social media) to locate relevant ones for your community and/or look for mention of groups in local newspaper articles.
- Public Library:
- Your local library will be an excellent source for finding local information. Librarians know the communities they serve, so they will be able to point you to local resources you may not have considered.
- Give them a call or see if their website has an online contact form or email.
