Data Journalism
FOIA This! The Depressing State of Open Data
In our latest look at FOIA around the world, we examine the state of open data sets. According to the new report by the World Wide Web Foundation, the news is not good.
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Data Journalism
Top Ten #ddj: This Week’s Top Data Journalism
What’s the #ddj community tweeting about? Our NodeXL mapping from May 29 to June 4 includes research on social media’s fake propaganda from @ddjournalism, mapping global refugee flow from @FastCompany and the tax bracket racket from @voxdotcom.
Reporting Tools & Tips
Mojo Workin’: Recording Audio on a Smartphone
In his second column, Ivo Burum has some tips on location sound recording, including suggestions on mic types and a basic checklist to make sure you’re getting it right while working solo.
Data Journalism
Top Ten #ddj: This Week’s Top Data Journalism
What’s the #ddj community tweeting about? Our NodeXL mapping from May 22 to 28 includes what it’s like to code as a journalist from @CJR, artists and designers visualizing Google search data from @FastCoDesign, the Data Journalism Awards 2017 shortlist from @mberzosa and Austria’s changing job market from @derStandardat.
Data Journalism
How Not To Be Wrong
While your story can be true, it might be wrong. That’s what New York Times data journalist Robert Gebeloff explained at the recent European Investigative Journalism Conference & Dataharvest. Check out some of Gebleoff’s tips, and a data journalism checklist.
Data Journalism
Top Ten #ddj: The Week’s Top Data Journalism Items
What has the #ddj community been tweeting about? Our NodeXL mapping from May 15-21 includes North Korea’s targets (@PostGraphics), Wannacry’s ransomware spoils in real time (@TA_Interaktiv), Berlin’s space use in a gorgeous map (@tagesspiegel) and the White House guests (@Poynter & @Politico).
The FBI’s Obsessive Inquiry Into Edward R. Murrow
During the height of the “Red Scare,” the FBI built an elaborate case alleging America’s favorite newsman was a Communist. MuckRock sifted through 700 pages of Bureau documents that tracked Murrow’s acquaintances, movements and alleged involvement with Communist-front organizations.
Data Journalism
Top Ten #ddj: The Week’s Most Popular Data Journalism Links
Here are top data journalism tweets for May 8-14, per our NodeXL mapping: race against fastest marathoner (@alastairotter); mapping the ransomware attacks (@nytimes); French election data dive (@DataspotTLG and @ftdata); Alberto Cairo interview (@chytomo); and more.
Case Studies
Death of a Prosecutor: 40,000 Audio Recordings, Two Years, One Team
Here’s how the data team at Argentina’s La Nación dug into 40,000 audio recordings collected by prosecutor Alberto Nisman, who was murdered while investigating a Buenos Aires terrorist attack tied to Iran.
News & Analysis
Marcela Turati: Expose the Hidden Interests of Big Media Companies
The topic of big media ownership is often left unquestioned, but Mexican investigative journalist Marcela Turati believes that it is important to unveil the hidden interests of big companies because companies that disguise their business strategies as journalism can do much harm.