Day 21 — Finding Data

In order for it to be a data story, it must have:

Some Data…

Journalists collect evidence, but when people talk about “data journalism” they usually mean numbers. These numbers might be:

• Collected by someone…

Day 24 — Data visualizations

As a reminder, here are the parameters for the final project. The best way to be successful is to choose a strong news story, then figure out which media formats will best tell it. Divide the work how you like. It is due in class on April 27, the last time that we meet.

Days 19 and 20 — Video stories

As usual, this viewing and critiquing process is part of the education. We go over your work as a group and discuss it so that we can all learn from what worked and what might need to improve.

Tess

Day 22 — Design and visual tools

As a reminder, the goal of this project is to use numbers to tell a story. Your data visualization should have 3+ sections of information and present this information visually to tell a news story. Earlier we looked at where to find data; today, we’ll look at how to…

Day 14 — Our Audio Slideshows

We can all use a good review of our work, pointing out strengths and weaknesses.

Matt

Day 10 — Photo Slideshows

Today we look at our photo slideshows.

Critiquing

1. We all have room to improve. Your project is not perfect, and may not ever be, but you will be able to improve it if you respond well to feedback.

Day 16 — Video Storytelling

Some video storytelling tips I’ve cobbled together.

Format

Some pros and cons of the formats we’ve already mentioned in class:

• Sound portrait. No hearing your own voice! Depends upon your sources…

Day 8— Photo Editing I