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  1. Resources

Guides & Handbooks

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Free?

The resources section on the website includes a large amount of guides on a variety of topics, including geolocation, using satellite imagery, and so on.

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Youtube series that helps open source researchers learn how to use tools and technical research methods.

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Several editions which are available in various languages:

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Guides on various journalism-related topics including open source investigations. Relevant sections are amongst others: and .

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Solve geolocation challenges to improve your open source research skills. By Julia Bayer.

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Resources for investigators by .

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Two videos, 90 minutes each. Offered by Amnesty International. They also have a page with a limited number of .

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YouTube Series from Ben Strick on how to do open source research.

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Offered by Witness. Particularly relevant for open source researchers: and:

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Recognising Sexual and Gender-Based Violence as an Open Source Researcher.

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Report potential child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online.

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Guide with practical steps and browser extensions to limit exposure to graphic content online.

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Bellingcat Resources
Bellingcat Tech Series
Verification Handbook
Verification Handbook,
Verification Handbook for Investigative Reporting,
Verification Handbook for Disinformation and Media Manipulation.
Global Investigation Journalism Network Resource Center
Investigative Techniques
Reporting Tools & Tips
Quiztime
Exposing the Invisible
Tactical Tech
Online course: Open Source Investigations for Human Rights
guides
OSINT at Home
Video as Evidence Field Guide
Ethical Guidelines: using eyewitness videos in human rights reporting and advocacy (pdf)
using eyewitness videos in human rights reporting and advocacay (pdf).
Bellingcat - SGBV guide
INHOPE hotline
How to Maintain Mental Hygiene as an Open Source Researcher