Data Journalism

What it is

Data journalism helps you find insights in public datasets and present them clearly. Perfect for reporters, researchers, and anyone building data-driven narratives. You get structured workflows for cleaning messy data, calculating statistics, creating charts and maps, and documenting your methodology so readers trust your findings.

What it does

• Cleans messy datasets by standardizing formats, handling missing values, and flagging duplicates
• Guides you through the full data journalism process from hypothesis to publication
• Provides templates for methodology documentation and story structure
• Connects you to major public data sources like Census Bureau, BLS, FDA, and state portals
• Handles common data problems like inconsistent dates, outliers, and similar names

Use it when

• You're building a story from public datasets and need to verify your findings
• You have messy data with inconsistent formatting and missing values
• You need to explain your methodology clearly to readers
• You're looking for reliable data sources for research or reporting