I love journalism shop-talk chat, really. Of course, I'd rather be DOING the journalism, but it's important to see where others are at, and it's kind of fun to feel like part of the club, and dream about the future. The #wjchat chats on Twitter emerged about the same time my data journey started, but my participation in these activities has dropped off recently Read More...
"If you truly love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life." That was the main theme of the faculty speaker at my high school graduation back at Palatine High School in 2004. It personified my pursuit of knowledge, and of a career, up until that point, and I've thought about those words each day in the almost six -- six? -- years since then 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...
At Medill, there's a wonderful tradition called the "Medill F." Make a factual error of any sort, and you fail the assignment. The sadistic part of me likes it -- a journalist's job is to tell the truth. If you miss the mark, you've failed the public, and failed at your job for the day. Harsh but true Read More...
For the past week, we've been hearing a lot of media coverage focusing on issues both encouraging and discouraging, looking with excitement at the beginning of a new decade. But what captured my attention most recently was the release of unemployment figures from the end of 2009. If you look at the glass as half full, it's got to go up from here sometime soon, and if you look it as half empty, we're not starting in a strong economic place Read More...
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