Revision history for ProfilesBackground


Revision [58075]

Last edited on 2023-08-22 19:00:54 by NickI
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The primary objective of Vote Smart is to provide the essential tools that American citizens need when selecting their representatives, as well as monitoring their job performances. The Profiles program is one of the six major programs that Vote Smart has in our research department.
At the most basic level, citizens need two key types of information on their candidates/officials: biographical information and contact information. A candidate's/official's biography includes where they went to school, what jobs they have held, what organizations they have been members of, any past or present leadership experiences, and if they have held public office. The second key type of information is a candidate's/official's campaign or official office contact addresses where citizens can reach them.
The Profiles program works on collecting the biographical and contact information for candidates and completes roster checks to make sure we have the correct politicians in office, along with the correct leadership positions and committee assignments. In many ways, the profiles program is the first impression users have of our Voter Self-Defense System and the first page most users see. The Profiles program makes it possible for a citizen to know where a politician is from, what they look like, and how to contact them all on one page. In fact, biographical information is the most used information of the six data types collected at Vote Smart.
To create a comprehensive database of information, the Profiles program researches most federal and state level officials/candidates in the United States. Each piece of data entered is categorized and tagged so that biographical information can connect to the other five data types. For the Profiles program, this data is categorized and tagged as information is being collected.
Like anyone else, politicians can be judged by their previous experiences and background. The Profiles program aims to research the biographical and contact information of politicians in order to provide citizens with facts about where they come from, what they have done in their lives, and where they can be reached. During an average election year, the Profiles program tracks over 17,000 candidates. Can you imagine the amount of information profiles researchers are pouring into our database in one year? Well organized and driven staff and interns have spent countless hours building Vote Smart's database from the ground up. Each year, there are new faces to research and track and that is where you come in.
- A greater understanding of American politics.
- Weird quirks about people!
The following are links you will be using throughout your training:
- [[ProfilesExpectations Profiles Expectations]]
- [[ProfilesAdmin Management of the Profiles Program]]
- [[BiographyTab Biography Tab]]
- [[AddressesTab Addresses Tab]]
- [[OfficeTab Office Tab and Office Updates]]
- [[Office Office Election and Appointment Dates]]
- [[ProfilesHelfulHintsFAQ Helpful Hints and FAQ]]
- [[Photos Photos]]
- [[IndividualsLeadershipPositions Leadership Positions]]
- [[Committees Committee Updates]]
- [[CategoryPolicies Categories and Tags]]
- [[Caucuses Caucuses]]
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The primary objective of Vote Smart is to provide the essential tools that American citizens need when selecting their representatives, as well as monitoring their job performances. The Profiles program is one of the six major parts of Vote Smart's Voter Self-Defense System that provides citizens with the facts they need to evaluate officials and candidates seeking office so they can make an informed decision when voting.
At the most basic level, citizens need two key types of data on their candidates/officials: biographical information and contact information. A candidate's/official's biography includes where they went to school, what jobs they have held, what organizations they have been members of, any past or present leadership experiences, and if they have held public office. The second key type of data is a candidate's/official's campaign or official office contact information where citizens can reach them. The Profiles sub-department works on collecting the biographical and contact information for candidates and completes roster checks to make sure we have the correct politicians in office, along with the correct leadership positions and committee assignments. In many ways, the profiles sub-department is the first impression users have of our Voter Self-Defense System and the first page most users see. The Profiles sub-department makes it possible for a citizen to know where a politician is from, what they look like, and how to contact them all on one page. In fact, biographical information is the most used data of the six data types collected here at Vote Smart.
To create a comprehensive database of information, the Profiles Sub-Department researches most federal and state level officials/candidates in the United States. Each piece of data entered is categorized and tagged so that biographical information can connect to the other five data types. For the Profiles Sub-Department, this data is categorized and tagged as information is being collected.
Like anyone else, politicians can be judged by their previous experiences and background. The Profiles Sub-Department aims to research the biographical and contact information of politicians in order to provide citizens with facts about where they come from, what they have done in their lives, and where they can be reached. During an average election year, the Profiles Sub-Department tracks over 17,000 candidates. Can you imagine the amount of information profiles researchers are pouring into our database in one year? It is truly amazing that we are able to research almost every individual running for federal and state level offices, but it is not, by any means, a miracle. Well organized and driven staff and interns have spent countless hours building Vote Smart's database from the ground up. Each year, there are new faces to research and track and that is where you come in. Get ready for a fast paced research group that deals with massive numbers and time constraints while still providing vital information voters want and need.
- A greater understanding of American politics and hierarchy.
- What Rotary, Elks, and Lions Clubs are!

Revision [53799]

Edited on 2018-11-15 16:23:36 by Lucia
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- The range of political offices and number of organizations nationwide.
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- The range of political offices and organizations nationwide.

Revision [53798]

Edited on 2018-11-15 16:22:28 by Lucia
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- The many ways candidates reach out to their constituents and their willingness to be transparent.
- The range of political offices and organizations nationwide.
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- The many ways candidates reach out to their constituents.

Revision [53797]

Edited on 2018-11-15 16:16:37 by Lucia
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The primary objective of Vote Smart is to provide the essential tools that American citizens need when selecting their representatives, as well as monitoring their job performances. The Profiles program is one of the six major parts of Vote Smart's Voter Self-Defense System that provides citizens with the facts they need to evaluate officials and candidates seeking office so they can make an informed decision when voting.
At the most basic level, citizens need two key types of data on their candidates/officials: biographical information and contact information. A candidate's/official's biography includes where they went to school, what jobs they have held, what organizations they have been members of, any past or present leadership experiences, and if they have held public office. The second key type of data is a candidate's/official's campaign or official office contact information where citizens can reach them. The Profiles sub-department works on collecting the biographical and contact information for candidates and completes roster checks to make sure we have the correct politicians in office, along with the correct leadership positions and committee assignments. In many ways, the profiles sub-department is the first impression users have of our Voter Self-Defense System and the first page most users see. The Profiles sub-department makes it possible for a citizen to know where a politician is from, what they look like, and how to contact them all on one page. In fact, biographical information is the most used data of the six data types collected here at Vote Smart.
To create a comprehensive database of information, the Profiles Sub-Department researches most federal and state level officials/candidates in the United States. Each piece of data entered is categorized and tagged so that biographical information can connect to the other five data types. For the Profiles Sub-Department, this data is categorized and tagged as information is being collected.
You will be researching, collecting, entering, categorizing and tagging biographical and contact information for most federal and state level candidates and officials in the United States.
Like anyone else, politicians can be judged by their previous experiences and background. The Profiles Sub-Department aims to research the biographical and contact information of politicians in order to provide citizens with facts about where they come from, what they have done in their lives, and where they can be reached. During an average election year, the Profiles Sub-Department tracks over 17,000 candidates. Can you imagine the amount of information profiles researchers are pouring into our database in one year? It is truly amazing that we are able to research almost every individual running for federal and state level offices, but it is not, by any means, a miracle. Well organized and driven staff and interns have spent countless hours building Vote Smart's database from the ground up. Each year, there are new faces to research and track and that is where you come in. Get ready for a fast paced research group that deals with massive numbers and time constraints while still providing vital information voters want and need.
- How to research, find, and enter biographical/contact information.
- The most common types of experiences politicians have.
- A greater understanding of American politics and hierarchy.
- The many ways candidates reach out to their constituents.
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The primary objective of Vote Smart is to provide the essential tools that American citizens need when selecting their representatives, as well as monitoring their job performances. Along with Public Statements, Issue Positions (Political Courage Test), Campaign Finances, Voting Records and Special Interest Group Ratings; the Profiles program is one of the six major parts of the Vote Smart's Voter Self-Defense System that provides citizens the facts they need to evaluate officials and candidates seeking office so they can make an informed choice when voting.
At the most basic level, citizens need two key types of data: the history of a candidate and contact information in order to reach that candidate. A candidate's history includes where they went to school, what jobs they have held, what organizations they have been members of, any past or present leadership experience, and if they have held office. The second key type of data is a candidate's or incumbent's campaign and official office contact information. In other words, how to get in contact with these politicians. The Profiles sub-department works on collecting the biographical and contact information for candidates and completes roster checks to make sure we have the correct politicians in office with their leadership positions and committee assignments. In many ways, the profiles sub-department is the first impression users have of our Voter Self-Defense System. If a citizen wants to know where a politician is from, what they look like, or how to contact them, the profiles sub-department makes that happen. In fact, biographical information is the most used of the six data types we collect here at Vote Smart.
To create a comprehensive database of biographical and contact information, the Profiles Sub-Department covers most Federal and State level officials in the United States, including candidates running for office. Each piece of data entered is coded with categorical information so that biographical information can connect to any of the other five data types. For the Profiles Sub-Department, this keyword-searchable and issue-sortable database is updated constantly throughout the year depending on primary and general election dates.
Researching, collecting, entering, categorizing and tagging biographical and contact information for most federal and state level officials in the United States.
Like anyone else, politicians can be judged by their previous experiences and background. The profiles program aims to research the background and professional, political, and organizational experience of politicians in order to provide citizens with facts about where the politician came from, what they have done during their life, and what they have accomplished. During an average election year, the Profiles Sub-Department tracks over 17,000 candidates for public office. Can you imagine the amount of information profiles researchers are pouring into our database during one year? It is truly amazing that we are able to research almost every individual running for federal and state level offices, but it is not, by any means, a miracle. Well organized and driven staff and interns have spent countless hours building Vote Smart's database from the ground up. Each year, there are new faces to research and track, and that is where you come in. Get ready for a fast paced research group that deals with massive numbers and time constraints while still providing vital information voters will need.
- The most common types of experience politicians have.
- Major issues and stances at the local, regional, state, and federal level.
- A greater understanding for the American political hierarchy.
- The many ways candidates attempt to communicate with their audience.

Revision [20292]

Edited on 2017-10-06 15:37:25 by Lucia
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Like anyone else, politicians can be judged by their previous experiences and background. The profiles program aims to research the background and professional, political, and organizational experience of politicians in order to provide citizens with facts about where the politician came from, what they have done during their life, and what they have accomplished. During an average election year, the Profiles Sub-Department tracks over 17,000 candidates for public office. Can you imagine the amount of information profiles researchers are pouring into our database during one year? It is truly amazing that we are able to research almost every individual running for federal and state level offices, but it is not, by any means, a miracle. Well organized and driven staff and interns have spent countless hours building Vote Smart's database from the ground up. Each year, there are new faces to research and track, and that is where you come in. Get ready for a fast paced research group that deals with massive numbers and time constraints while still providing vital information voters will need.
Deletions:
Like anyone else, politicians can be judged by their previous experiences and background. The profiles program aims to research the background and professional, political, and organizational experience of politicians in order to provide citizens with facts about where the politician came from, what they have done during their life, and what they have accomplished. During an average election year, the Profiles Sub-Department tracks over 17,000 candidates for public office. Can you imagine the amount of information profiles researchers are pouring into our database during one year? It is truly amazing that we are able to research almost every individual running for federal and state level offices, but it is not by any means a miracle. Well organized and driven staff and interns have spent countless hours building Vote Smart's database from the ground up. Each year, there are new faces to research and track, and that is where you come in. Get ready for a fast paced research group that deals with massive numbers and time constraints, while still providing vital information voters will need.

Revision [20291]

Edited on 2017-10-06 15:34:27 by Lucia
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At the most basic level, citizens need two key types of data: the history of a candidate and contact information in order to reach that candidate. A candidate's history includes where they went to school, what jobs they have held, what organizations they have been members of, any past or present leadership experience, and if they have held office. The second key type of data is a candidate's or incumbent's campaign and official office contact information. In other words, how to get in contact with these politicians. The Profiles sub-department works on collecting the biographical and contact information for candidates and completes roster checks to make sure we have the correct politicians in office with their leadership positions and committee assignments. In many ways, the profiles sub-department is the first impression users have of our Voter Self-Defense System. If a citizen wants to know where a politician is from, what they look like, or how to contact them, the profiles sub-department makes that happen. In fact, biographical information is the most used of the six data types we collect here at Vote Smart.
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At the most basic level, citizens need two key types of data: the history of a candidate, and contact information in order to reach that candidate. A candidate's history includes where they went to school, what jobs they have held, what organizations they have been members of, any past or present leadership experience, and if they have held office. The second key type of data is a candidate's or incumbent's campaign and official office contact information. In other words, how to get in contact with these politicians. The Profiles sub-department works on collecting the biographical and contact information for candidates and completes roster checks to make sure we have the correct politicians in office with their leadership positions and committee assignments. In many ways, the profiles sub-department is the first impression users have of our Voter Self-Defense System. If a citizen wants to know where a politician is from, what they look like, or how to contact them, the profiles sub-department makes that happen. In fact, biographical information is the most used of the six data types we collect here at Vote Smart.

Revision [18601]

Edited on 2016-11-14 11:22:42 by jamiem
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- Major issues and stances at the local, regional, state, and federal level.

Revision [18590]

Edited on 2016-11-14 09:59:42 by jesse
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The primary objective of Vote Smart is to provide the essential tools that American citizens need when selecting their representatives, as well as monitoring their job performances. Along with Public Statements, Issue Positions (Political Courage Test), Campaign Finances, Voting Records and Special Interest Group Ratings; the Profiles program is one of the six major parts of the Vote Smart's Voter Self-Defense System that provides citizens the facts they need to evaluate officials and candidates seeking office so they can make an informed choice when voting.
At the most basic level, citizens need two key types of data: the history of a candidate, and contact information in order to reach that candidate. A candidate's history includes where they went to school, what jobs they have held, what organizations they have been members of, any past or present leadership experience, and if they have held office. The second key type of data is a candidate's or incumbent's campaign and official office contact information. In other words, how to get in contact with these politicians. The Profiles sub-department works on collecting the biographical and contact information for candidates and completes roster checks to make sure we have the correct politicians in office with their leadership positions and committee assignments. In many ways, the profiles sub-department is the first impression users have of our Voter Self-Defense System. If a citizen wants to know where a politician is from, what they look like, or how to contact them, the profiles sub-department makes that happen. In fact, biographical information is the most used of the six data types we collect here at Vote Smart.
To create a comprehensive database of biographical and contact information, the Profiles Sub-Department covers most Federal and State level officials in the United States, including candidates running for office. Each piece of data entered is coded with categorical information so that biographical information can connect to any of the other five data types. For the Profiles Sub-Department, this keyword-searchable and issue-sortable database is updated constantly throughout the year depending on primary and general election dates.
Researching, collecting, entering, categorizing and tagging biographical and contact information for most federal and state level officials in the United States.
Like anyone else, politicians can be judged by their previous experiences and background. The profiles program aims to research the background and professional, political, and organizational experience of politicians in order to provide citizens with facts about where the politician came from, what they have done during their life, and what they have accomplished. During an average election year, the Profiles Sub-Department tracks over 17,000 candidates for public office. Can you imagine the amount of information profiles researchers are pouring into our database during one year? It is truly amazing that we are able to research almost every individual running for federal and state level offices, but it is not by any means a miracle. Well organized and driven staff and interns have spent countless hours building Vote Smart's database from the ground up. Each year, there are new faces to research and track, and that is where you come in. Get ready for a fast paced research group that deals with massive numbers and time constraints, while still providing vital information voters will need.
Deletions:
The primary objective for Vote Smart is to provide the essential tools that American citizens need when selecting their representatives and monitoring their job performances. Along with Public Statements, Issue Positions (Political Courage Test), Campaign Finances, Voting Records and Special Interest Group Ratings; the Profiles program is one of the six major arms of Vote Smart Voter Self-Defense System that provides citizens the facts they need to evaluate officials and candidates seeking office so that they make an informed choice when voting.
At the most basic level, citizens need two key types of data. They need to know about the history of the candidate or official they are thinking of voting for. This includes where they went to school, what jobs they have held, what organizations they have been members of, if they have leadership experience, and if they have previously held office and/or served on legislative committees. The second key type of data, is how to get in contact with these politicians. The Profiles sub-department works on collecting this biographical and contact information for candidates as well as completing roster checks to make sure we have the correct politicians in office with their leadership positions and committee assignments represented correctly. In many ways, the profiles sub-department is the first impression of our Voter Self-Defense System. If a citizen wants to know where a politician is from, what they look like, or how to contact them, the profiles sub-department makes that happen for them. In fact, biographical information is the most used of six data types we collect at Vote Smart.
To create a comprehensive database of biographical and contact information, the Profiles Sub-Department covers every Federal and State level official in the United States, including candidates running for office. Each piece of data is coded with categorical information so that biographical information can connect to any of the other five data types. For the Profiles Sub-Department, this keyword-searchable and issue-sortable database is updated constantly throughout the year depending on primary and general election dates.
Researching, collecting, entering, and categorizing and tagging biographical and contact information for every federal and state level official in the United States.
Like anyone else, politicians can be judged by their previous experiences and background. The profiles program aims to research the background and professional, political, and organizational experience of politicians in order to provide citizens with facts about where the politician came from, what they have done during their life, and what they have accomplished. During an average election year, the Profiles Sub-Department tracks over 17,000 candidates for public office. Can you imagine the amount of information profiles researchers are pouring into our database during one year? It truly is amazing that we are able to research each individual running for federal and state level offices, but it was not by any means a miracle. Well organized and driven staff and interns have spent countless hours building this database from the ground up. Each year, there are new faces to research and track, and that is where you come in. Get ready for a fast paced research group that deals with both massive numbers and time constraints, but still provides vital information voters need.

Revision [15984]

Edited on 2015-06-10 09:28:32 by Jamieson [wording]
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Like anyone else, politicians can be judged by their previous experiences and background. The profiles program aims to research the background and professional, political, and organizational experience of politicians in order to provide citizens with facts about where the politician came from, what they have done during their life, and what they have accomplished. During an average election year, the Profiles Sub-Department tracks over 17,000 candidates for public office. Can you imagine the amount of information profiles researchers are pouring into our database during one year? It truly is amazing that we are able to research each individual running for federal and state level offices, but it was not by any means a miracle. Well organized and driven staff and interns have spent countless hours building this database from the ground up. Each year, there are new faces to research and track, and that is where you come in. Get ready for a fast paced research group that deals with both massive numbers and time constraints, but still provides vital information voters need.
Deletions:
Like anyone else, politicians can be judged by their previous experiences and background. The profiles program aims to research the background and professional, political, and organizational experience of politicians in order to provide citizens with facts about where the politician came from, what they have done during their life, and what they have accomplished. During an average election year, the Profiles Sub-Department tracks over 17,000 candidates for public office. Can you imagine the amount of information profiles researchers are pouring into our database during one year? It truly is amazing that we are able to research each individual running for federal and state level offices, but it was not by any means a miracle. Well organized and driven staff and interns have spent countless hours building this database from the ground up. Each year, there are new faces to research and track, and that is where you come in. Get ready for a fast paced research group that deals with both massive numbers and time constraints, but provides vital information voters need.

Revision [15983]

Edited on 2015-06-10 09:27:31 by Jamieson [wording]
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Like anyone else, politicians can be judged by their previous experiences and background. The profiles program aims to research the background and professional, political, and organizational experience of politicians in order to provide citizens with facts about where the politician came from, what they have done during their life, and what they have accomplished. During an average election year, the Profiles Sub-Department tracks over 17,000 candidates for public office. Can you imagine the amount of information profiles researchers are pouring into our database during one year? It truly is amazing that we are able to research each individual running for federal and state level offices, but it was not by any means a miracle. Well organized and driven staff and interns have spent countless hours building this database from the ground up. Each year, there are new faces to research and track, and that is where you come in. Get ready for a fast paced research group that deals with both massive numbers and time constraints, but provides vital information voters need.
Deletions:
Like anyone else, politicians can be judged by their previous experiences and background. The profiles program aims to research the background and professional, political, and organizational experience of politicians in order to provide citizens with facts about where they politician came from, what they have done during their life, and what they have accomplished. During an average election year, the Profiles Sub-Department tracks over 17,000 candidates for public office. Can you imagine the amount of information profiles researchers are pouring into our database during one year? It truly is amazing that we are able to research each individual running for federal and state level offices, but it was not by any means a miracle. Well organized and driven staff and interns have spent countless hours building this database from the ground up. Each year, there are new faces to research and track, and that is where you come in. Get ready for a fast paced research group that deals with both massive numbers and time constraints, but provides vital information voters need.

Revision [15769]

Edited on 2015-05-28 08:59:17 by Jamieson [wording]
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At the most basic level, citizens need two key types of data. They need to know about the history of the candidate or official they are thinking of voting for. This includes where they went to school, what jobs they have held, what organizations they have been members of, if they have leadership experience, and if they have previously held office and/or served on legislative committees. The second key type of data, is how to get in contact with these politicians. The Profiles sub-department works on collecting this biographical and contact information for candidates as well as completing roster checks to make sure we have the correct politicians in office with their leadership positions and committee assignments represented correctly. In many ways, the profiles sub-department is the first impression of our Voter Self-Defense System. If a citizen wants to know where a politician is from, what they look like, or how to contact them, the profiles sub-department makes that happen for them. In fact, biographical information is the most used of six data types we collect at Vote Smart.
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At the most basic level, citizens two key types of data. They need to know about the history of the candidate or official they are thinking of voting for. This includes where they went to school, what jobs they have held, what organizations they have been members of, if they have leadership experience, and if they have previously held office and/or served on legislative committees. The second key type of data, is how to get in contact with these politicians. The Profiles sub-department works on collecting this biographical and contact information for candidates as well as completing roster checks to make sure we have the correct politicians in office with their leadership positions and committee assignments represented correctly. In many ways, the profiles sub-department is the first impression of our Voter Self-Defense System. If a citizen wants to know where a politician is from, what they look like, or how to contact them, the profiles sub-department makes that happen for them. In fact, biographical information is the most used of six data types we collect at Vote Smart.

Revision [15275]

Edited on 2015-05-05 14:30:35 by Jamieson [formatting]
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[[http://wiki.votesmart.org/ProfilesGuide <- Back to the Profiles Guide]]
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<- Back to [[http://wiki.votesmart.org/ProfilesGuide Profiles Guide]]

Revision [15273]

Edited on 2015-05-05 14:29:33 by Jamieson [adding link]
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<- Back to [[http://wiki.votesmart.org/ProfilesGuide Profiles Guide]]
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=====**Background of the Profiles Program**=====

Revision [15169]

Edited on 2015-05-01 10:18:27 by Jamieson [adding background content]
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Researching, collecting, entering, and categorizing and tagging biographical and contact information for every federal and state level official in the United States.
**Why your work is important:**
Like anyone else, politicians can be judged by their previous experiences and background. The profiles program aims to research the background and professional, political, and organizational experience of politicians in order to provide citizens with facts about where they politician came from, what they have done during their life, and what they have accomplished. During an average election year, the Profiles Sub-Department tracks over 17,000 candidates for public office. Can you imagine the amount of information profiles researchers are pouring into our database during one year? It truly is amazing that we are able to research each individual running for federal and state level offices, but it was not by any means a miracle. Well organized and driven staff and interns have spent countless hours building this database from the ground up. Each year, there are new faces to research and track, and that is where you come in. Get ready for a fast paced research group that deals with both massive numbers and time constraints, but provides vital information voters need.
**What you will learn:**
- [[ResearchInternLearningObjectives General Learning Objectives]]
- The most common types of experience politicians have.
- A greater understanding for the American political hierarchy.
- The many ways candidates attempt to communicate with their audience.
- The tactics candidates use to portray themselves in the best light.
- What Rotary, Elks, and Lions Clubs are!
Deletions:
**Why your work is important**
**What you will learn**

Revision [15166]

Edited on 2015-04-30 13:14:32 by Jamieson [adding titles and format]
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**What you will be doing:**
**Why your work is important**
**What you will learn**

Revision [15164]

Edited on 2015-04-30 11:23:38 by Jamieson [Added General Overview Section]
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The primary objective for Vote Smart is to provide the essential tools that American citizens need when selecting their representatives and monitoring their job performances. Along with Public Statements, Issue Positions (Political Courage Test), Campaign Finances, Voting Records and Special Interest Group Ratings; the Profiles program is one of the six major arms of Vote Smart Voter Self-Defense System that provides citizens the facts they need to evaluate officials and candidates seeking office so that they make an informed choice when voting.
At the most basic level, citizens two key types of data. They need to know about the history of the candidate or official they are thinking of voting for. This includes where they went to school, what jobs they have held, what organizations they have been members of, if they have leadership experience, and if they have previously held office and/or served on legislative committees. The second key type of data, is how to get in contact with these politicians. The Profiles sub-department works on collecting this biographical and contact information for candidates as well as completing roster checks to make sure we have the correct politicians in office with their leadership positions and committee assignments represented correctly. In many ways, the profiles sub-department is the first impression of our Voter Self-Defense System. If a citizen wants to know where a politician is from, what they look like, or how to contact them, the profiles sub-department makes that happen for them. In fact, biographical information is the most used of six data types we collect at Vote Smart.
To create a comprehensive database of biographical and contact information, the Profiles Sub-Department covers every Federal and State level official in the United States, including candidates running for office. Each piece of data is coded with categorical information so that biographical information can connect to any of the other five data types. For the Profiles Sub-Department, this keyword-searchable and issue-sortable database is updated constantly throughout the year depending on primary and general election dates.
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The primary objective for Project Vote Smart is to provide the essential tools that American citizens need when selecting their representatives and monitoring their job performances. Along with Public Statements, Issue Positions (Political Courage Test), Campaign Finances, Voting Records and Special Interest Group Ratings; the Profiles program is one of the six major arms of Vote Smart database that aids the average citizen in understanding how their representatives represent them on issues.
The Profile Information is one of the most commonly used sections of the website. Information entered here is posted to the website almost immediately, so it's crucial that the data entered here is 100% accurate and formatted correctly. During election season, you will be collecting biographical, contact, issue position and photo information for candidates. During off election years, you will be collecting biographical, contact, issue positions, office information and photos for officials currently in office.

Revision [15163]

The oldest known version of this page was created on 2015-04-30 11:05:45 by Jamieson [Added General Overview Section]
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