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Making Maps: Integrative Technology for Quality Journalism

Highway Africa 2001. Making Maps: Integrative Technology for Quality Journalism. J. T. Johnson Professor and Co-director Institute for Analytic Journalism College of Communication - Boston University t o m @ j t j o h n s o n . c o m. Objectives.

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Making Maps: Integrative Technology for Quality Journalism

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  1. Highway Africa 2001 Making Maps:Integrative Technology for Quality Journalism J. T. Johnson Professor and Co-director Institute for Analytic Journalism College of Communication - Boston University t o m @ j t j o h n s o n . c o m

  2. Objectives • Quick introduction to GIS (Geographical Information Systems/Science) -- definitions and concepts • GIS = a tool for all aspects of publishing and broadcasting • News/editorial -- circulation -- advertising -- marketing -- production • Whet appetite for the types of stories better understood and communicated by GIS • Trigger some ideas on how to make current stories better • Show that all this is knowable, possible and affordable HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  3. Key points • GIS as important as telecommunications, word processing, spreadsheets and data bases to Digital Age journalists • GIS is not about making maps, per se. • It is about analyzing often large sets of data to generate information – hypotheses, conclusions, insights, new hunches – about widely varied socio-economic phenomena. • Maps are one unique aspect/artifact of the methodology. But not the end product: knowledge and insight are. HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  4. Key points • GIS is about being better – more insightful – journalists (Journos good at description, not analysis. GIS will make us better analysts and often supply readers with a better description of event or phenomena.) • GIS is about literally showing our readers stories in ways they can quickly grasp. HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  5. Key points • GIS is a rich challenging tool that should be employed throughout the media organization. As such, promotes shared learning and insights. • A terrific “I didn’t know that!” device for managers, journos and readers HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  6. Hardware • GIS Software • Database with geocodes What is needed for GIS? • User skills HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  7. What is GIS- Layers concept illustrated HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  8. Quick Power of Maps-Table HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  9. Quick Power of Maps 2000 1997 Source: http://www3.sn.apc.org/africa/afrmain.htm African Internet Connection Speeds HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  10. Quick Power of Maps-Same Data ANGOLA 12.09 3023 1684 4000 82 5 4 192 HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  11. Quick Power of Maps:Same Data/Bar Chart HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  12. Quick Power of Maps- Same Data HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  13. Portland, Oregon Crime Mapping Home page http://www.portlandpolicebureau.com/crimemapper.html HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  14. Portland, Oregon Crime mapping Note how database produces graph and map. This Portland, Oregon site at http://www.portlandpolicebureau.com/crimemapper.html HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  15. Crime Mapping in South Africa • South African Crime Mapping and GIS Resourceshttp://www.crimeresearch.org.za/crimemap.html HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  16. GIS in all departments: Advertising ADVERTISING Sales? - No. of potential advertisers - # of non-advertisers - Income of town - Age of population HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  17. Circulation? - # of copies per district - # of dealers per route - Penetration - Time of delivery GIS in all departments: Circulation HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  18. Route mapping-DeliveryRoute Route Mapping HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  19. Newspaper Route Mapping Resources • http://www.esri.com/software/arclogistics/index.html • ESRI Routing bibliographyhttp://www.esri.com/software/arclogistics/whatsnew.html • RealAudio clips describing ArcLogistics Routehttp://gis.esri.com/esriclips/clip.cfm?ClipID=57http://gis.esri.com/esriclips/clip.cfm?ClipID=55 • Fleet mgmt. and trackinghttp://www.gisvisionmag.com/software_reviews/fleet.pdf HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  20. Production? - Prod. employees homes - Toxic waste sites - Copies of varied editions or products GIS in all departments: Production HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  21. How Production can use GIS • Press status? • Repair reports • Equipment maintenance schedule • Facilities management • Clickable Campus #1 HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  22. GIS in all departments: BackOffice Back office? - Employee homes - Accounts due - Travel time to work - Health-care facilities HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  23. Backoffice – Facilities Mgmt. • Clickable Campus #1http://www.sfsu.edu/clickmap/sfsumap.htm • Designing work space • Allocating office space • Tracking office equipment • Building Maintenance HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  24. Personnel • Mapping employees residence • Who is available to covering breaking story? • Sharing transportation: • “Suggested” co-op transit • “Ride sharing” • Adjusting work schedules to avoid traffic congestion HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  25. GIS in EditorialEditorial - Public Health - Taxation- Church membership- Environment- Traffic- Urban sprawl- Political negotiations(e.g. India and Pakistan, Ecuador and Peru, Guatemala and Belize, Russia and Japan, Britain and Argentina) - Robin sightings • Demographics- Crime - Housing- Businesses- Voting patterns/places- Education- Campaign Contributions HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  26. How Editors Use GIS • Fresno [California] Bee Methamphetaminelab story http://www.valleymeth.com/graphics/superlabs.html • Philadelphia Inquirer’s daily commuter patterns • San Jose Mercury News projected mud slides, building permits • Charlotte Observer: “Deciding Desegregation” http://www.charlotte.com/observer/special/deseg/docs/0110about.htm HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  27. PhillyNgbh1 HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  28. PhillyNgbh2 HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  29. PhillyNgbh3 HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  30. PhillyNgbh4 HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  31. How Editors Use GIS • Fresno [California] Bee Methamphetamine lab story http://www.valleymeth.com/graphics/superlabs.html • Philadelphia Inquirer’s daily commuter patternshttp://www.smartraveler.com/scripts/phlmap.asp?city=phl&cityname=Philadelphia • Charlotte Observer: “Deciding Desegregation” http://www.charlotte.com/observer/special/deseg/docs/0110about.htm HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  32. How reporters use GIS • Census analysis/story telling • USAToday http://www.usatoday.com/news/census/index.htm • Weather • Hurricane Andrew • Crime mapping • Crime Mapping Research Centerhttp://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/cmrc/ • Crime mapping tutorial http://www.gis.heinz.cmu.edu/gistutorial/ • Economics, education, urban development, taxation, voting patterns, environment, traffic HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  33. USAToday HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  34. USAToday HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  35. USA Today HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  36. USA Today HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  37. How reporters use GIS • Census analysis/story telling • USAToday http://www.usatoday.com/news/census/index.htm • Crime mapping • Crime Mapping Research Centerhttp://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/cmrc/ • Crime mapping tutorial http://www.gis.heinz.cmu.edu/gistutorial/ HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  38. Weather-Hurricane Andrew Weather - Hurricane Andrew HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  39. Orange County, California Bus Study Orange County, California Bus Study HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  40. 3DTaxiCrimeMapView1 3D view of Taxi Crime HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  41. 3DTaxiCrimeMapView2 Rotated 3D view of Taxi Crime HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  42. 3DTaxiCrimeGraph HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  43. How reporters use GIS • Census analysis/story telling • USAToday http://www.usatoday.com/news/census/index.htm • Weather • Hurricane Andrew • Crime mapping • Crime Mapping Research Centerhttp://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/cmrc/ • Crime mapping tutorial http://www.gis.heinz.cmu.edu/gistutorial/ • Economics, education, urban development, taxation, voting patterns, environment, traffic HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  44. Animated mapping • Maps and images that can be controlled, on the WWW, but the user. • Emphasis is on layering • Note, the graphics are tied, in a fundamental way, to the database. Any map is only as good as the database used to create it. • Manhattan Timeformations:http://www.skyscraper.org/timeformations/animation.html HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  45. Concept Mapping • Intellectual – or conceptual space -- geography • How are ideas related? • How are people or places with or tied to ideas/concepts related? • Where is cyberspace? How to map it? • Atlas of Cyberspace • Web Mapping http://www.cybergeography.org/atlas/web_sites.html • Mapping how people use a web sitehttp://mappa.mundi.net/maps/maps_022/ • Show me the Power Players in a society?http://theyrule.orgo.org/ HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  46. Web site content map HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  47. Fry’s Web site map Ben Fry's anemone visualization of website usage HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  48. Mapping cyberspace VR visualisation of Web traffic HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  49. PowerPlayers1 http://theyrule.orgo.org/ HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

  50. PowerPlayers2 HighwayAfrica 2001 — Sept. 2001© J.T.Johnson 2001 http://mmcom.bu.edu/tjohnson/Public/IAJ/Presentations/HA2001.ppt

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