I am working on a project that involves me researching for and cataloging news articles (some from print, but mainly from the internet) with the purpose of then creating a database/clearinghouse from which I can, when necessary, pull out quotes on certain topics.
So far I have just been using excel and created a spreadsheet with the basic info, and then reading through all of the articles to create a summary and 1-3 keywords so I can locate the articles in a search of the spreadsheet. The only problem is that this is extremely time consuming and often makes me want to pound my head on my desk. If I was just using one source or search engine, it probably wouldn’t be a problem, but I am all over the place with this thing.
Does anyone have any suggestions for a better way to do this? Any computer programs that might help make things easier?
Any and all constructive help is welcome!
Cheers!
I’m looking for sport idols of areas such as football, soccer, tennis, racing, formula 1, golf, etc. being hired by corporations to promote their services. Links to news articles would be greately appreciated. Articles concerning merchandising revenues from sport related activities are welcome as well.
Illegal-immigrant populace in Ariz. falls by a third, study says
The number of illegal immigrants living in Arizona has plunged by one-third in the past two years amid a dismal job market and stiffer enforcement of immigration laws, according to researchers who released a new report.
Arizona saw the largest decline of any state, according to researchers at the Center for Immigration Studies, whose report shows that the nation’s undocumented population fell nearly 14 percent from the summer of 2007 to the first quarter of this year, following years of steady growth.
The report comes as the Obama administration is gearing up to push for major immigration reforms, including a possible legalization program for millions of illegal immigrants in the U.S.
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2009/07/30/20090730illegalpopulation0730.html
