If you're stuck going to the same sources for comment over and over again, or if you are struggling to find experts in a new subject area, check out these recommendations from the Global Investigative Journalism Network.
Freelance journalist Kira Zalan put together a list of six services designed to help journalists find experts in their field, bypassing outdated directories or PR-backed platforms.
She recommends, among others, Expertise Finder, which was created by a former journalist, and SheSource, a tool that highlights women who excel in their field.
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