OSINT: An Introduction to Online Research in Chinese

Invitation

Researching online in a foreign language using a different writing system can seem intimidating. The prevailing narrative is that one must be a native speaker of a language to find useful information.

This introduction will show you that researching in Chinese is quite easy due to the simplicity of the language, and that prior knowledge of Mandarin is not necessary if you wish to find valuable information online.

This short 3-hour introduction will walk you through a selection of tools and techniques to perform online research in Chinese.

You will learn how to type and write digitally in Chinese. You will also learn how to select the right keywords, develop the appropriate search strategy, and transliterate and translate effectively,

This session will also cover how to search for personal names in Chinese, before ending with a collective research exercise.

What You Receive
• A full set of the training slides in PDF
• An index of recommended resources

How You Benefit
• Understand the main characteristics of the Chinese language
• Search the Chinese internet with confidence
• Find specific resources – news reports, documents, etc.
• Screen persons through their online presence
• Apply a range of tools to tackle the problem of translation and transliteration

Technical Requirements
• A Windows or Mac OS computer
• A mobile device
• Google Chrome

Course Fee
This introductory session is free

Registration Details
To register please email: s.schiphorst@i-intelligence.eu

This event is organized by I-Intelligence, which offers a few invitations for swissintell members !