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4299 |
America's dirtiest jobs? Meet America's dirtiest data |
Journalists who have successfully cleaned up some exceptionally dirty data explain how they pulled it off. |
7 |
2019-03-09 |
2019-03-09 10:15:00 |
2019-03-09 11:15:00 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
John Schoen, NBC Universal |
2 |
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1 |
America's dirtiest jobs? Meet America's dirtiest data |
| 18 |
4177 |
Before you ever start your analysis |
Don't just rush out and file that FOIA! Though requesting or finding data is often an early step in a data-driven story, not giving enough thought to what it is you're gathering can lead to weeks or months of delays, only to discover the data you get doesn’t fit your needs. We’ll show you why putting your reporting skills to work and planning your analysis before filing a public records request can pay off big time. We’ll give you a checklist of questions to ask and red flags to watch out for to ensure you get your story off to a good start. This session will be interactive and prizes will be awarded to some lucky attendees. |
7 |
2019-03-07 |
2019-03-07 10:15:00 |
2019-03-07 11:15:00 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Jaimi Dowdell, Reuters; Rob Barry, Wall Street Journal; MaryJo Webster, Star Tribune (moderator) |
1 |
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Before you ever start your analysis |
| 23 |
4183 |
Building and telling a bulletproof data story |
Whether you’re the lone data-cruncher in your organization or the manager of a big-time newsroom, we’re going to share techniques everyone can use to ensure they’ve got bulletproof data. We will first go over questions everyone should ask to avoid dangerous mistakes and assumptions, and then give tips on how to incorporate that data into a compelling story. |
7 |
2019-03-09 |
2019-03-09 09:00:00 |
2019-03-09 10:00:00 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Matt Dempsey, Houston Chronicle; Pam Dempsey, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting; Andy Lehren, NBC News (moderator) |
1 |
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Building and telling a bulletproof data story |
| 43 |
4161 |
Covering the 2020 Census |
Census 2020 is less than a year away, and many different kinds of reporting will be required to adequately cover it. From lawsuits and policies to misinformation campaigns on social media, to the new changes to differential privacy rules around data release, a journalist working the census has a vast beat. Local outlets have a special responsibility to make sure their communities are informed of the impact of being adequately counted. This means stories that underscore the importance of a good count (for both political as well as economic reasons -- nearly $900 billion a year in federal funds will return to communities based on these counts), and make sure their vulnerable populations are being addressed. This panel discussion will cover the different aspects involved in adequately covering the 2020 Census, including both Census officials and journalists currently on the beat. |
7 |
2019-03-07 |
2019-03-07 14:15:00 |
2019-03-07 15:15:00 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Mark Hansen, Columbia Journalism School ; Hansi Lo Wang, NPR ; Jodi Upton, Syracuse University (moderator) Gerson Vasquez, The U.S. Census Bureau |
1 |
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1 |
Covering the 2020 Census |
| 73 |
4187 |
Finding hidden stories in hidden communities |
Don’t settle for “it can’t be done” or "I don't have any sources in that culture." Although some undercovered communities might seem a mystery, they don't have to remain that way. This session will discuss how to blend diverse voices and sources of data into your stories, and cover hard-to-reach communities, such as those filled with older and more recent immigrants, some who may not have much experience with the media, minority communities who are often fearful of the repercussions of speaking with media, and others. |
7 |
2019-03-08 |
2019-03-08 11:30:00 |
2019-03-08 12:30:00 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Nausheen Husain, Chicago Tribune (moderator); Youyou Zhou, Quartz; Anh Do, Los Angeles Times |
1 |
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1 |
Finding hidden stories in hidden communities |
| 104 |
4203 |
How it works: Artificial intelligence |
Artificial intelligence is the hottest new frontier in computing — but what is AI, really? This session introduces you to the basics of AI, demystifying the fundamentals so you can understand what's real and what's still science fiction. We'll talk about the reasons you don't have to be afraid of killer robots, but you should worry about facial recognition and the ways that AI systems reinforce inequality. After the basics, we'll look at how AI can be used for investigative reporting. We'll answer questions like: how can you get started with AI for reporting? What can AI do for you in the newsroom, and what can't it do? What claims about AI should trigger your journalistic skepticism? This session is designed for people who have unanswered questions about AI, journalists who are curious about AI in the newsroom, and anyone who has wondered exactly why machine learning is such a big deal. |
7 |
2019-03-08 |
2019-03-08 09:00:00 |
2019-03-08 10:00:00 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Meredith Broussard, New York University |
1 |
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How it works: Artificial intelligence |
| 105 |
4140 |
How it works: Blockchain |
Learn what the blockchain is, the basic principles of a transaction and how money moves between wallets. We'll also suggest ways to analyze transactions for financial investigations and list some obvious obstacles. |
7 |
2019-03-09 |
2019-03-09 14:15:00 |
2019-03-09 15:15:00 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Shane Shifflett, The Wall Street Journal |
1 |
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3 |
How it works: Blockchain |
| 108 |
4368 |
How to build a collaborative investigation from scratch |
With projects like Documenting Hate and Electionland, ProPublica has developed large collaborations with other newsrooms by using a central database. And now you, too, can launch this type of database-focused project, even without a developer. Find out about free tools ProPublica is creating to make it possible to create a crowd-powered investigation and database, and learn tips and best practices from a new guide on recruiting and working with partners on collaborative investigations. We'll talk about ProPublica's approach to crowd-powered, collaborative investigations and soon-to-be-available free tools to allow any newsroom to set up this type of project. |
7 |
2019-03-10 |
2019-03-10 11:30:00 |
2019-03-10 12:30:00 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Rachel Glickhouse, ProPublica |
1 |
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How to build a collaborative investigation from scratch |
| 148 |
4138 |
Making the leap from Excel to R |
R might sound intimidating because it’s a programming language, but you might be surprised to learn that the leap from Excel to R isn’t as big as you might think, thanks to the RStudio interface and lots of simple-to-use R packages. We’ll go through the pros and cons between the two software tools and give you tips on how to make the transition as smooth as possible, should you decide to go that route. This will be for those who are comfortable in Excel but have no experience with R and would just like to get a taste of it before diving into a hands-on class. |
7 |
2019-03-07 |
2019-03-07 11:30:00 |
2019-03-07 12:30:00 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
MaryJo Webster, Star Tribune |
1 |
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2 |
Making the leap from Excel to R |
| 164 |
4308 |
Observable notebooks: Your interactive data journal |
In this gentle introduction, we'll show you how to analyze and visualize data in an Observable notebook, whip up a series of rough prototypes, and export the bones to finish as a news graphic. There's nothing to install, no way to get yourself into a bad state with reactive cells, and no problem loading almost any JavaScript library you can think of. We’ll finish by walking through a series of published Washington Post pieces that started their life as Observable notebooks. |
7 |
2019-03-09 |
2019-03-09 11:30:00 |
2019-03-09 12:30:00 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Jeremy Ashkenas, ObservableHQ; Aaron Williams, The Washington Post |
2 |
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3 |
Observable notebooks: Your interactive data journal |
| 166 |
4170 |
One-size-doesn't-fit-all: How to make multilingual DDJ work |
Producing a multilingual data journalism project involves more than just translating your story. In this session we'll demonstrate how the BBC, Deutsche Welle and Al Jazeera work with international journalists, developers and designers to develop multilingual data-driven stories that address the needs of local audiences. From carefully planning your project, sourcing hard-to-get data, designing around your audience’s expectations and deploying a sustainable project, this session will cover it all. |
7 |
2019-03-10 |
2019-03-10 10:15:00 |
2019-03-10 11:15:00 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Ana Lucia Gonzalez Paz, BBC World Service (moderator); Gianna Grün, Deutsche Welle; Mohammed Haddad, Al Jazeera English |
1 |
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1 |
One-size-doesn't-fit-all: How to make multilingual DDJ work |
| 206 |
4163 |
Seeing the story: How to write the data-driven investigation |
Learn tactics for writing the data-laden investigation -- from using best cases to illuminate your findings to organizing story elements into a compelling narrative and not a starchy data-dump. We’ll walk through common problems, examples of well-crafted tops and best practices for structuring stories with emotional heft. |
7 |
2019-03-08 |
2019-03-08 10:15:00 |
2019-03-08 11:15:00 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Brett Murphy, USA TODAY Network; James Neff, The Philadelphia Inquirer (moderator); Paula Lavigne, ESPN; Anita Hassan, Las Vegas Review-Journal |
1 |
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1 |
Seeing the story: How to write the data-driven investigation |
| 212 |
4300 |
Spreadsheet add-ins you can't live without |
Need to geocode? Clean up dirty data? Combine multiple worksheets? Count data by color? Other weird things you need to do to use that one funky spreadsheet that came in through a FOIA? Let's talk about the capabilities of some of the add-ins that are out there for Google Sheets and Excel. |
7 |
2019-03-10 |
2019-03-10 10:15:00 |
2019-03-10 11:15:00 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Lauren Grandestaff, IRE; Erin Mansfield, Tyler |
2 |
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1 |
You just survived NICAR19! Now what? |
| 230 |
4363 |
The IRE Principles (Code of Conduct): A conversation with the IRE Board of Directors |
Several members of the IRE Board of Directors will be on hand to discuss the recent changes to the IRE Principles (Code of Conduct). This session is designed to be a conversation -- not a presentation -- so bring your questions. |
7 |
2019-03-07 |
2019-03-07 15:30:00 |
2019-03-07 16:30:00 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Matt Dempsey, Houston Chronicle; Doug Haddix, IRE & NICAR; Jennifer LaFleur, Investigative Reporting Workshop; T. Christian Miller, ProPublica; Steven Rich, The Washington Post; Jill Riepenhoff, InvestigateTV; Norberto Santana Jr., Voice of OC; Cheryl W. Thompson, NPR; Jodi Upton, Syracuse University; Nicole Vap, KUSA 9 News |
1 |
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The IRE Principles (Code of Conduct): A conversation with the IRE Board of Directors |
| 232 |
4188 |
The next 25 years of CAR |
Rapid advances in technology and a shifting media landscape make it risky to predict the future of data journalism. But our intrepid panelists will venture into forecasting the tools and trends that will shape the next 25 years of data journalism. They'll also tackle emerging ethical and privacy concerns for journalists and the public alike. Come hear what may be in store for you and your newsroom in coming years! |
7 |
2019-03-09 |
2019-03-09 16:45:00 |
2019-03-09 17:45:00 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Len De Groot, Los Angeles Times, moderator; Shazna Nessa, Wall Street Journal; Latoya Peterson, ESPN |
1 |
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1 |
The next 25 years of CAR |
| 236 |
4139 |
Tiplines today: Techniques for secure source communications |
Realizing that sources may need more secure methods of contacting journalists than the plain old telephone, modern media organizations worldwide have begun to look towards consumer-facing mobile apps (Signal, WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.) to create tiplines that can boast communications with increased confidentiality. While this switch is a welcome improvement in maintaining confidential communication with sources, it also comes with a new set of technical, logistical, and legal challenges. This session will address how major news orgs structure their tiplines; grapple with vulnerabilities while maximizing various security features; and craft proactive responses to legal, operational, and technical disasters. |
7 |
2019-03-09 |
2019-03-09 15:30:00 |
2019-03-09 16:30:00 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Mike Tigas, ProPublica; Harlo Holmes, Freedom of the Press Foundation |
1 |
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1 |
Tiplines today: Techniques for secure source communications |
| 240 |
4190 |
Using data to report on racial inequality |
Hear from journalists on the front lines of investigating racial, socioeconomic and other inequalities. Get story ideas as well as reporting and writing tips, along with advice on how best to frame stories in the proper historical context. Relevant public records and data sets also will be discussed. |
7 |
2019-03-07 |
2019-03-07 16:45:00 |
2019-03-07 17:45:00 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Bracey Harris, The Clarion-Ledger; Alden Loury, WBEZ; Emmanuel Martinez, Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting (moderator) |
1 |
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1 |
Using data to report on racial inequality |
| 245 |
4349 |
Welcome first-timers |
Welcome to the conference! Hear from IRE staff about tips and tactics to navigate our conference like a pro. Also, you'll learn about key resources that IRE offers once you're back home. |
7 |
2019-03-07 |
2019-03-07 08:30:00 |
2019-03-07 08:50:00 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Doug Haddix & Denise Malan, IRE/NICAR |
8 |
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1 |
Welcome first-timers |
| 255 |
4157 |
Year in CAR: Local innovation |
So often the most celebrated examples of innovation in digital, visual and interactive journalism come from teams with uncommon access to resources and talent. You know the ones: The New York Times, The Washington Post, any number of digital-first startups — often on the coasts — that continually set the industry standard for digital innovation. This panel isn't about those newsrooms. Instead, it will showcase the creative digital storytelling happening in local and regional newsrooms, where time and resources are scarce. The panel will be framed as a series of short talks and examples and will include an ability for journalists who cannot attend NICAR to present their work as well. |
7 |
2019-03-07 |
2019-03-07 09:00:00 |
2019-03-07 10:00:00 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Chase Davis, Star Tribune (moderator) |
1 |
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1 |
Year in CAR: Local innovation |
| 257 |
4402 |
You just survived NICAR19! Now what? |
You've just spent the past three days absorbing as much information as possible and now it's time to go home and put it all to use. But where do you start? And how do you not immediately lose all that knowledge you just gained? Come to this session to get simple tips and tricks to bring it all home and put it to good use. You'll also learn how IRE can help you ride the NICAR wave long after Newport Beach. |
7 |
2019-03-10 |
2019-03-10 09:00:00 |
2019-03-10 10:00:00 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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