SOCMINT · DATA JOURNALISM
· GIJN
Social-media reach in GIJN’s latest data journalism roundup
A roundup featuring reporting on German far-right TikTok reach, alongside mapping and other data investigations.
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Selected reading on open-source intelligence (OSINT), social-media intelligence (SOCMINT), verification, and investigative practice.
Selection reviewed September 12, 2026 · Newest first
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Guides, research methods, and case studies from independent publishers. Each entry links to the original article.
OSINT · CASE STUDY
· Bellingcat
Public records bring new context to a cold case
An investigation combining records requests, newspaper archives, and interviews to revisit a decades-old unsolved murder.
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· GIJN
Visual investigations in the age of AI
An interview with Malachy Browne on the development of visual investigations and the challenges posed by artificial intelligence.
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· GIJN
Developing an OSINT mindset
A practical introduction to focused hypotheses, critical thinking, and reproducible research, with a quiz to exercise investigative skills.
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· Bellingcat
Using machine learning to prioritize Telegram evidence
Bellingcat explains its approach to ranking Telegram posts for potential civilian harm, including evaluation, ethical considerations, and researcher verification.
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· Bellingcat
Researching Xiaohongshu / RedNote
A guide to platform-specific research, covering search language, algorithmic bias, censorship, and preserving the context of social-media material.
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· GIJN
How to Verify Bystander Video
A practical look at preserving footage, checking place and time, and comparing clips without drawing conclusions beyond what the evidence supports.
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Keep the source in the story.
A short introduction to separating observations, interpretations, and unanswered questions.
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