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Data gives voice to women on climate change
Scientific evidence clearly shows that women bear the brunt of climate change, yet until recently, scant attention has been paid to their plight. In many instances, the data are there, waiting to be discovered.
Kill switch: reporting on and during internet shutdowns
What can data journalists do to report on Internet shutdowns, which are becoming increasingly common by governments? This article provides a guide with real-world examples you can use to raise your voice.
Data drives media coverage of climate refugees
Journalists have taken a stand on how they cover the climate beat. This article uses examples from renowned media outlets to show how data journalism is giving a voice to previously forgotten climate refugees.
How to create data visualisations that serve the public
Have you ever thought about how accessible your data journalism work actually is? This article has some useful tips that can help you make your data visualisations accessible to readers with visual impairments and to the general public.
Uncovering the truth: Exploring the benefits of federated databases for policing records
Data journalism not only supports pieces, but can also bring to light previously inaccessible facts and stories. This article explains how, by working across domains and disciplines, we can find hard data that helps keep police accountable at scale.
They're not database rows; they're people
Does your newsroom have a personal information release policy? This in-depth article looks at how people's well-being can be affected when they're represented in a data series, and what data journalists and newsrooms can do to improve the situation.
Putting data back into context
Data are never neutral ‘givens’, but always situated in a particular context, collected for a particular reason -- and it’s crucial that data journalists understand these.
The unspoken rules of visualisation
Designers often follow a set of strict conventions when creating visualisations. Kaiser Fung examines the fundamental rules of data visualisation, why they are important, and when it is okay to break them.
Reporting beyond the case numbers: How to brainstorm COVID-19 data story ideas
While many journalists around the world report the daily infection rate and death toll of COVID-19, audiences are seeking other stories that show the impact of the virus on their lives. How can journalists tell those wider stories with data?
The essential lies in news maps
In order to display three-dimensional world we live in, journalists are forced to distort reality. And every map does so in its own way. Maarten Lambrechts looks at commonly used maps and how to avoid being misled by them.
10 data journalism projects that made an impact in 2020: our ultimate COVID-19 roundup
DataJournalism.com celebrates some of the most noteworthy covid-related data stories of 2020.
Designing data visualisations with empathy
How do you get audience members, much less the journalists presenting a story, to walk a mile in the shoes of a dot? Or a bar chart? P. Kim Bui provides three approaches for achieving empathy in data visualisations.
The essential lies in news maps
In order to display three-dimensional world we live in, journalists are forced to distort reality. And every map does so in its own way. Maarten Lambrechts looks at commonly used maps and how to avoid being misled by them.
Putting data back into context
Data are never neutral ‘givens’, but always situated in a particular context, collected for a particular reason -- and it’s crucial that data journalists understand these.
Spreadsheets for journalism
Many journalists see themselves as “word people” and shy away from writing about numbers. Brant Houston shows how to embrace math with an overview of spreadsheets and functions for beginners.
Designing data visualisations with empathy
How do you get audience members, much less the journalists presenting a story, to walk a mile in the shoes of a dot? Or a bar chart? P. Kim Bui provides three approaches for achieving empathy in data visualisations.
Evidence of a solution: using data to report more than just bad news
While data journalists often produce rigorous reporting about social issues, there is less on responding to the same problems. Brent Walth provides an overview of solutions journalism frameworks, and why they're important for data journalism.
Data journalism on the blockchain
When we talk about blockchain and journalism, the focus is often on trust and sustainability. But the technology also opens up a whole new world of data for journalists to explore.
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View AllHow to approach AI for investigative reporting
How should journalists approach AI from an investigative standpoint? NYU associate professor Meredith Broussard explains how in her keynote talk. Here are 7 takeaways on approaching algorithmic auditing and accountability in your reporting.
5 ways to engage audiences with your climate reporting
Want to improve your audience engagement for climate change coverage? Here are some key takeaways from our latest podcast, where we discuss using visualisation to empower readers on this important issue.
Top 10 Insights From Our 2022 State of Data Journalism Survey
What are the biggest challenges facing data journalists? How has the field evolved over the past year in light of recent global events, such as the fallout from the war in Ukraine?Take a look at the key insights of the State of Data Journalism Survey
The best data journalism stories of 2022
As 2022 winds down, it's the perfect time to look back on the year and appreciate the efforts of data journalists across the world. To that end, we have featured what we consider to be the year's top data journalism stories.
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View AllSeptember 2023
Issue #102: Navigating environmental justice with data
Our latest Conversations with Data newsletter and podcast explore how to cover climate change through the lens of racial justice.
July 2023
Issue #101: Connecting local and climate journalism
Our latest Conversations with Data newsletter and podcast explore how to cover climate change for local communities using data to power your stories.
June 2023
Issue #100: Powering your climate solutions reporting with data visualisation
Reversing audience apathy toward climate journalism is no easy task. In our latest episode, we hear from three experts on using data visualisation to engage audiences on climate change.
December 2022
Issue #99: Mastering the art of data collaboration
Mastering the art of collaboration is no small feat for data journalists. Betsy Ladyzhets and Dillon Bergin from Muckrock explain how they use data and collaboration to power public health investigations.
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