Data Journalism with Code: A beginner’s guide to using programming for investigative journalism and Storytelling - Brossura

Hawthorn, AMARA

Brossura

ISBN 13: 9798262157075

Casa editrice: Independently published, 2025

Riassunto

In today’s world, the biggest stories are hidden inside spreadsheets, databases, and APIs. Whether you’re an aspiring journalist, a student, or simply curious about uncovering truths, this beginner-friendly guide will teach you how to harness the power of code to investigate, analyze, and tell compelling stories with data.

Inside this book, you’ll discover:

• Step-by-step tutorials on using Python and open-source tools to collect, clean, and analyze data.
• Real-world journalism projects that show you how to spot patterns, find anomalies, and reveal the stories others overlook.
• Visualization techniques to transform dry numbers into charts, graphs, and interactive stories that engage your audience.
• Best practices in investigative reporting—from verifying sources to ensuring accuracy and ethical storytelling.
• Zero coding background required—you’ll start from the basics and gradually build confidence as both a coder and a storyteller.

Who is this book for?

• Journalists who want to go beyond press releases and dig into real evidence.

• Students eager to combine coding skills with reporting.

• Activists, researchers, and curious minds who want to uncover hidden insights from public data.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Independently published
• Data di pubblicazione: 2025
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 13: 9798262157075
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 191
• Contatto del produttore: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.it/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Lussemburgo