ProPublica’s Guide to Mechanical Turk

This is a guide to journalists looking to use Mechanical Turk in their data projects.

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Homeowner Tips for Getting Loan Modifications

Homeowners dealing with the load modification process offer some tips to make sure others can succeed. The most important: Get help, stay organized and don’t give up.

Update: Reporting Matchmaker a Success

The millions of struggling homeowners seeking mortgage modifications commonly encounter confusion, errors and months of delay. ProPublica has now matched 140 journalists nationwide with some of those homeowners to help tell their stories.