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The big list of data journalism tools and resources

All the data journalism tools and resources you need to get started — from newsletters and tutorials to mapping and visualisation tools.

May 5, 2022

The big list of data journalism tools and resources

May 5, 2022

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How and why we overhauled our workflow with static data visualisations

In March 2022 we switched from making interactive data visualisations to focusing on static charts with tight constraints.

Sep 29, 2022

How and why we overhauled our workflow with static data visualisations

Sep 29, 2022

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How to make a Kenyan election map — a simple guide

Here’s how to make your own customised election map.

Aug 1, 2022

How to make a Kenyan election map — a simple guide

Aug 1, 2022

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The tools we use to run our data journalism business

After years of trying out a bunch of different tools to support our data journalism, we’ve (mostly) settled on this shortlist.

Jul 14, 2022

The tools we use to run our data journalism business

Jul 14, 2022

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How we built a coronavirus dashboard in our living room

We didn’t plan on building a coronavirus dashboard. We just wanted to make some charts to see what the data looked like.

Mar 31, 2022

How we built a coronavirus dashboard in our living room

Mar 31, 2022

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Mapping for journalists: 9 essential tools in 2022

Maps are a popular and effective way to illustrate data stories. This is a suggested list of great tools to get anyone started with…

Feb 3, 2022

Mapping for journalists: 9 essential tools in 2022

Feb 3, 2022

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This week in media: bots, tools & fake news networks

Media Picks is a weekly email newsletter that covers the changing face of journalism and media, with a specific focus on the digital and…

Sep 22, 2017

This week in media: bots, tools & fake news networks

Sep 22, 2017

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A mapping toolbox for journalists: 10+ tools worth checking out

A newer, updated version of this article can be found here: 2022 Mapping Tools.

May 28, 2017

A mapping toolbox for journalists: 10+ tools worth checking out

May 28, 2017

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Want to be a data journalist? Learn these important tools

This is part 1 of an occasional series on useful tools for journalists. Part 2: A mapping toolbox for journalists: 10+ tools worth checking…

Apr 11, 2017

Want to be a data journalist? Learn these important tools

Apr 11, 2017

Alastair Otter

Alastair Otter

Media Hack Collective co-founder, editor at The Outlier, and data visualisation specialist. Data journalism newsletter: newsletter.theoutlier.co.za

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