JOUR 319 - Data Journalism & Visualization

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

JOURNALISM

Description:

As every action finds its way into a database somewhere, data journalism has become a hallmark of journalism. Students will be asked to find reliable data and how to uncover stories buried in spreadsheets, document databases and PDFs. Students will learn to use various software to compile, analyze, dissect, and present what they find in the data, combining the tenets of journalism with computer assisted reporting skills. Compiling data is a critical skill, especially in smaller newsrooms and outlets. Course Objectives (1) Recognize and differentiate data sets in published media. (2) Choose appropriate software tools to evaluate data sets. (3) Find reliable datasets using the internet and other sources. (4) Differentiate between reliable and unreliable datasets. (5) Dissect and analyze data to find story ideas. (6) Combine analysis and traditional reporting tools to create a data-driven news package. (7) Explain numbers and data to the audience using writing, storytelling, and visualization tools.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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