Use data to put your local story in context

Jealous of newsroom colleagues who are always breaking news or working on a well-funded mega project? There’s a secret to their success. They know how to handle data. Don’t be left behind. Come learn about simple reporting spreadsheets that will make your life easier and data tools that will help you explore larger trends that you can localize quickly. Find stories no one else has in data from the government, corporations, and other publicly available sources. This workshop will teach you some real 21^st century journalism and make you the envy of your newsroom.