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So, my wrap up on the annual conference of the National Institute for Computer Assisted Reporting is up at the Tow Center blog: towcenter.org/blog/2014-nicar-conference-highlights-data-journalisms-past-present-and-future/ As in 2012, it left quite an impression on me. To be honest, seeing data journalists from organizations that compete for scoops here in the United States share tips, tools and tricks in person and on NICAR’s busy listserv was a surprise when I first saw it. Now, it remains inspiring. NICAR is a teaching culture, much like a teaching hospital, except that the patients are stories and the physicians are editors and reporters trying to inject facts and rational discourse into a national conversation that is all too often lacking in either. Given the demand for data journalists and the scarcity of the skills needed, the culture and willingness to “pay forward” what mentors have taught in years passed is heartening. Many thanks to everyone there who took time to talk with me about what they do, how, and why.
Posted on: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 01:39:32 +0000

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