Choosing great multimedia stories

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STORIES CONSIST OF 2 THINGS

Words            &               Data

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What is data?

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data (n): facts or information used usually to calculate, analyze, or plan something

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STORIES CONSIST OF 2 THINGS

Words            &               Data

  • statistics

  • photos

  • video

  • audio

  • geo data

  • etc.

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How do they come together?

Insane. Invisible. In danger.

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Fojo Media Institute: Choosing Great Multimedia Stories

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Fojo Media Institute: Choosing Great Multimedia Stories

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