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Data Journalism Conversations

Episode 52: Conversation with Simon Rogers & Bahareh Heravi (Google, University of Surrey)

Nov 16, 2022
Simon Rogers from Google and Bahareh Heravi from The University of Surrey discuss the challenges of archiving data journalism, including preserving interactive data visualizations and code-heavy stories. They emphasize the importance of collaboration and industry support in preserving valuable data for historical and educational purposes.
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Quick takeaways

  • Interactive data visualizations require specific preservation strategies to prevent content loss.
  • Journalists should prioritize archiving interactive content to ensure its longevity alongside text-based content.

Deep dives

Challenges in Archiving Data Journalism

Preserving interactive data visualizations poses a challenge due to their complexity and dynamic nature, causing traditional archiving methods to fall short. Interactive content relies on intricate programming languages that constantly evolve, leading to linkages breaking down over time. Without proper archiving, valuable data journalism content can be lost, highlighting the urgent need to address preservation issues.

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