Data Journalism

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Data journalism is the use of data, storytelling and visualization to uncover, explain and present stories that are in the public interest.

Data journalism is the use of data, storytelling and visualization to uncover, better explain and/or provide context to a news story. It often involves coming up with new methods and tools to both process data as well as to display it in user-friendly formats such as web applications and infographics.

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Data Story

A data story is a format that combines data and storytelling into a pedagogical, explanatory or exploratory narrative using visualizations.

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Datastory

A platform that explains important issues using data storytelling and interactive visualizations to make complex information accessible.

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Freedom of Information (FOI)

A requirement in law (e.g. the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in the UK or the FOIA in the US) for public bodies to publish certain information.