Documents Quote by Bill Dedman
“I'm pretty much a documents reporter. I'm a public records geek.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "The Power of Public Records", 2015
The speaker identifies as a journalist focused on uncovering information through public documents.
In simple terms: I specialize in reporting using public records.
Leverage public data for investigative reporting.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- newsrooms
- legal research
- civic tech
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you improve public access to records?
- What stories are hidden in public data?
Access to records can be restricted or costly.