getting started with data journalism
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Getting started with data journalism. John Walton BBC News @ walt_jw. BBC Visual Journalism. Once Upon A Time There was … …a spreadsheet. Learn about spreadsheets. bbc.co.uk/nhswinter. Stats. Brush up on your averages; means, modes and mediums If you are not sure ask an expert - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
BBC Visual Journalism
Once Upon A Time There was …
…a spreadsheet
Learn about spreadsheets
bbc.co.uk/nhswinter
Stats
• Brush up on your averages; means, modes and mediums
• If you are not sure ask an expert• Royal Statistical Society can offer help
Some resources…
http://bit.ly/1p93mMd
To summarise
• Start with a story • Then work out which tools you need to tell it• Find out about stats• Start simply• Check, check and check again.• Dive in!