This is an introductory guide on how to produce the beginnings of a piece of data journalism. We’re going to walk through it together, as I outline the key things to consider before starting. We’ll ...

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Sign up for The Media Today, CJR’s daily newsletter. WNYC’s data team has tracked a lot over the years: cicadas, flood zones, and even wireless internet access on ...