Ch.9 of “Journalism Next” tends to focus on the many data tools available to journalists over the internet in the modern day. All these tools are advancements in the way we organize and interpret data.
Tools such as Google Docs or MapBuilder can help you organize a wide variety of data sets, whether it be for personal or professional use. From contacts to sales projections, there are a variety of tools on the internet that can help you organize your data.
Three popular forms of data tools available are:
1. Interactive Maps- These can show readers where you’ve been and what you’ve done, allowing them to see a big picture with one graphic.
2. Search Databases- Simply put, these help you find whatever information you tell the database to find. Many databases have search criteria that can narrow your results to your liking.
3. Application Program Interfaces- Allow the sharing of information between websites through data.
