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Journalism Next: Chapter 9: Data-driven Journalism

Journalism Next: Chapter 9: Data-driven Journalism. Cindy Royal, Ph.D Assistant Professor Texas State University School of Journalism and Mass Communication croyal@txstate.edu www.cindyroyal.com www.onthatnote.com tech.cindyroyal.net twitter.com/cindyroyal facebook.com/cindyroyal.

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Journalism Next: Chapter 9: Data-driven Journalism

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  1. Journalism Next: Chapter 9: Data-driven Journalism Cindy Royal, Ph.D Assistant Professor Texas State University School of Journalism and Mass Communication croyal@txstate.edu www.cindyroyal.com www.onthatnote.com tech.cindyroyal.net twitter.com/cindyroyal facebook.com/cindyroyal

  2. Data everywhere • Amount of information in our lives is increasing. Need curation and filters to help it make sense • Social media is based on programming, data and databases. Information is stored in these places and brought to you based on your logins and preferences • First, tools to help organize your life, then data-driven journalism projects and APIs • Most tools are free, so barrier to try new things is very low.

  3. Organizational Tools • Organize your email with filters and folders • Find right personal productivity tools - Google Docs, OpenOffice, NeoOffice • Cloud Computing - store files online; must have Internet access • Backup data, keep copies • Develop a personal productivity strategy • Organize your contacts

  4. Data-driven Journalism • Opportunities abound for using data in news coverage • Notable organizations – Texas Tribune and NY Times • Based on computer-assisted reporting, but for the Web • Depth, customization, searchability, long shelf life

  5. Data and storytelling • Every story is a field of data • Telling stories with data – FEMA payouts, campaign finance filings • Helping reporters do their jobs - sort through information • Sharing data - APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) • Closed systems and absolute control over content doesn't work in the modern newsroom • Other programmers and newsrooms can mashup their data

  6. Getting started • Start with spreadsheets, move to databases • Map Mashups - stories and in breaking news • Interactive Maps - Map Builder and ZeeMaps • Location-aware devices • Store data online, then convert, organize, update, enhance • “Helping people understand where they live and to make decisions” • Readers explore data on their own. • Lots of opportunities for people who tell stories this way.

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