The nature of CAR is shifting each day, as data analyzers and Web developers alike prepare to converge on Phoenix later this week. But for those who've been in this for the long haul, the essence of the field remains what it always has been. That's the message ProPublica's Director of Computer-Assisted Reporting, Jennifer LaFleur, imparted to me during our interview Read More...
I've spent the quarter compiling and analyzing data exploring the persistence of Chicago art galleries, as a way of exploring CAR for the arts. I found a list from the Chicago Artists' Coalition of 96 such businesses that existed in 1990, and tracked their fate. A story summarizing the trend follows (an assignment for my Arts Reporting class) Read More...
I was recently asked to write a guest post sharing some of what I've learned about data from my studies, random experimentation and musings that consume my life. This is part of Adam Westbrook's Fresh Eyes series, where he asks people within and without journalism with non-traditional perspectives to talk about how journalists can improve their craft Read More...
Before I get going, thanks to all of you who've been reading and/or sending me feedback! And a hearty welcome to any new readers who've found their way over via Innovative Interactivity, #wjchat or any other method. I'm so glad you're joining me on my data journalism quest (read: obsession!). If you have any topics you'd like to see explored, or tips and advice, just let me know Read More...
There's a fine line between loving your work, and falling into a deep obsession. I don't pretend to understand the distinction, what some call an obsession, I call it loving learning and seeing a project through. I think it's very easy to become sucked in to something, when it's something that matters Read More...
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