what is
Data Journalism?
Kendall Taggart
kendall.taggart@buzzfeed.com
(h/t Jennifer LaFleur of The Center for Investigative Reporting)
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Why data journalism?
- Because you can't tell important stories without these skills
EXAMPLE: ESPN examines stadium food
Finding: More than half of the concession stands or restaurants had been cited for at least one "critical" or "major" health violation at some venues.
WHy data journalism?
EXAMPLE: Associated press follows stimulus money
Combining datasets: Bridge inspections + stimulus funding
FINDING: Some of the nation's worst bridges did not get stimulus funding.
EXAMPLE: PRIME HEALTHCARE
There is news in the outliers.
WHY Data Journalism?
EXAMPLE: NPR
EXAMPLE: California Watch
California has the toughest building regulations.
Schools must be safe.
EXAMPLE: THE Center for investigative Reporting
Press releases disproportionately highlight Mexican citizens
4 of 5 Border Patrol drug busts involve US citizens
WHY Data Journalism?
eXAMPLE: California watch
Schools in our area with faulty construction