Research Sources
Expert contacts, sources, publications, and statistics for freelance writers.
- American Bankruptcy Institute Press Room - Serve the needs of journalists who cover bankruptcy, including statistics and The Bankruptcy Research Center.
- American Veterinary Association Press Room - News media contact information for approximately 350 veterinary organizations and institutions.
- American Tinnitus Association - Press releases, research, resources and more.
- ASPCA Pressroom - The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' staff offers a wide range of experts on animal welfare issues.
- Centers for Disease Control Online Newsroom - A one-stop source for journalists seeking public health information.
- 2008 Consumer Action Handbook - From the Federal Citizen Information Center. Contact information included in the Consumer Assistance Directory includes corporate consumer affairs offices, car manufacturers, state government offices, federal agencies, Better Business Bureaus, national consumer organizations, and trade associations.
- eHistory - Maintained by the Ohio State University Department of History, this site offers searchable official Civil War records, and many other historical resources of value to history researchers.
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Freedom of Information requests for information that may be found in the FBI’s Central Records System. (This federal agency does not appear on the Freedom of Information Act link below).
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Electronic Reading Room - Hundreds of files have been scanned from paper into digital formats and are listed alphabetically and by category for reading online. Categories include Espionage, Famous Persons, Gangster Era, Historical Interest, Unusual Phenomena, Violent Crime.
- Federal Register - View the entire Table of Contents from a single issue of the Federal Register from 1998 to the present.
- Florida Dental Association Press Center - The Florida Dental Association can help reporters find the spokespersons and information they need to develop their stories about dentistry. Whether the topic is cosmetic dentistry or battling the illegal practice of dentistry, the FDA has members and materials available for the media.
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Press releases are available on the Department's home page.
- Florida Department of Elder Affairs - Publications and other resources for researchers and others interested in data on Florida’s seniors.
- Florida Division of Elections Media Room - Press releases, voter turnout statistics, candidates, election results, campaign finance database, political committee records, and other related information.
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Newsroom - News archives, media contacts, media resources, RSS feeds, news by e-mail.
- Food Marketing Institute (FMI) - A central resource for food retail information, industry resources, issue papers, FMI Congressional testimony and policy positions, and complimentary media registrations to most FMI events.
- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) - A U.S. Department of Justice listing of Federal agencies' FOIA websites for requesting public records.
- Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Farm Animal Research Library - Comprehensive downloadable PDF reports on animal agribusiness and its toll on farm animal welfare, the environment, and public health. Each report is available online as a downloadable PDF. Includes statistics.
- Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Media Contacts - A list of media relations contacts for reporters working on stories or seeking interviews with HSUS experts.
- Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Online Media Center - Press releases by month of release.
- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Press Information Page - The IPCC was established to provide decision-makers and others interested in climate change with an objective source of information about climate change.
- Medline Plus - Database sources from the U.S. National Library of Medicine, plus other federal government and non-government resources.
- Microsoft PressPass - Information for journalists, including Microsoft news, corporate information, public relations contacts, and more.
- National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) Media Contacts - Will provide assistance to journalists working on stories about animals used in product testing, education, and biomedical research.
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NIDDK) - A service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
- Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies - An excellent resource for Civil War researchers.
- South Florida Water Management District News Room (SFWMD) - The most recent news releases, e-Newsletters, fact sheets, photos, video clips, and other materials for reporters, editors, stakeholders, and the public.
- University of South Florida (USF) - A list of experts in a variety of fields and topics.
- Pet Food Institute (PFI) - The pet food industry's public education and media relations resource. PFI represents the manufacturers of 98 percent of all dog and cat food produced in the United States.
- Safe KidsUSA Media Center - The premier media resource for all aspects of childhood unintentional injury prevention, it offers fact sheets, photographs, news releases, expert interviews, personal testimony, and more.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Newsroom (USDA-APHIS) - Press releases, publications, hot issues, videos, and more.
- U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Databases, tables, and calculators by subject.
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Endangered Species Bulletins - Information published four times a year on rulemakings, recovery plans and activities, conservation partnerships, research developments, and a variety of other issues.
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Press Releases - News Release search engine, media contacts, and other news.
- U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) - An unbiased, multi-disciplinary science organization that focuses on biology, geography, geology, geospatial information, and water; dedicated to the timely, relevant, and impartial study of the landscape, our natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten us. Resources include maps, publications, news releases, media contacts, and more.
- U.S. Government Bookstore - The official online bookstore to purchase U.S. Government publications from the U.S. Government Printing Office.
- USDA Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) - Mandated by the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) to provide information for improved animal care and use in research, testing, teaching, and exhibition.