Introduction to data journalism (5 cr)
Code: AV00ES56-3002
General information
- Enrollment
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12.12.2023 - 29.02.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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22.01.2024 - 08.12.2024
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Unit
- Open UAS and Continuing education
- Campus
- Ecampus
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 20 - 400
- Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences
Objective
• You are familiar with methods and tools commonly used in data journalism
• You know how to investigate publicly accessible data sources for journalistic purposes
• You are able to produce data-driven content for use in journalism or business communication
Content
• What is data journalism?
• How to interpret data for the public?
• What kinds of tools and methods are commonly used in data journalism?
• How visualization is used in data journalism?
Course material
The course uses online materials, which are announced on the course platform as the course progresses.
Study forms and methods
This is an online course that will be done as it is. However, students can proceed at their own pace within the limits set by the start and end dates of the course.
RDI and work-related cooperation
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Timing of exams and assignments
The exams that you want to be included in the calculation of the overall grade must be completed by the end date of the implementation.
International cooperation
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Student workload
1 cr = 27h student work
Course part description
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Further information
There is no possibility of renewal in the course, but you must register for a new implementation in order to renew or get better grade.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment is based on online exams with questions about the theory and the tasks.
There is no possibility of renewal in the course, but you must register for a new implementation in order to renew or get better grade.