12 more expert sources

Here are a few more resources that SF IABC's independent communicators consult when they need expert guidance:

Harvard University Libraries
...recently consulted for info on behavioral finance (!)

The New York Times Archives
...use it as your homepage

.gov Image Search
...for public domain images

Google define: word
...for a selection of definitions from authoritative sources

The Visual Thesaurus
...see word associations in a Thinkmap

1-800-GOOG-411
...free directory assistance to find business locations and phone numbers

U.S. Patent & Trademark Office TESS
...use the Trademark Electronic Search System to find trademarks in use

Google Alerts
...for a free daily/weekly news clipping service

World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
...for the latest web standards, guidelines and tutorials

Society of Professional Journalists Freelance Directory
...find a journalist with niche expertise

Grammar Girl
...quick and dirty tips in on-demand podcasts

ProofreadNOW
...proofreaders and copyeditors on call 24/7 for your emergency project

Thanks to the group for their excellent shares!

Comments

[presterjohn]

You can also add 1800free411 to that listing of google. They've also got government and business listings, as well as driving directions.