// About

I am @colinmeek on Twitter

Insite is a new blog brought to you by journalism.co.uk written by its consulting editor Colin Meek. Use insiteto get the heads up on quick tips for slick research, advanced internet research strategies and news about the best tools that can help you make the most of your time online.

Colin has worked on investigative and in-depth research projects for over 15 years as a journalist and policy analyst and was founding editor of the online news channel on journalism.co.uk. Over the last three years he has delivered courses in advanced internet and investigative research for a range of clients including regular intensive training sessions for journalism.co.uk and UK’s National Union of Journalists. He has also delivered in-house courses for several clients including the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. For more information about courses in advanced internet research see www.researchskills.co.uk

Since starting as a freelancer 10 years ago he has worked for many clients including Which?, Health Which?, BMJ (British Medical Journal) Knowledge, The Times, the Canadian Medical Association Journal, journalism.co.uk, the Pharmaceutical Journal, the RSPGB and many others.

Get to grips with advanced techniques

Colin's next Advanced Internet Research course will be held in July 2009 - dates soon. This course covers advanced search engine techniques, investigative strategies, making the most of social networking and social bookmarking sites and much more. This course is delivered in partnership with journalism.co.uk.

For more details see the journalism.co.uk course page.

"This course has really broadened my mind on ways to use the internet. It was fascinating and hugely helpful." - Alexandra Culliford. European Service Network. May, 2008.

"I found this course both enjoyable and educational – the presentation style was informal yet effective and it was most beneficial being in a small group. The tutor is clearly highly experienced and proficient in the subject and his enthusiasm for it came through." - Michelle Marshall, editor of European Cleaning Journal. February, 2009.

"Brilliant course, packed full with information, practical advice and tools." - Tara Evans. This is Money. 2008.