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Basics of data journalism (5cr)

Code: DA00FN66-3001

General information


Enrollment
07.04.2026 - 19.04.2026
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Timing
31.08.2026 - 31.12.2026
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Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Department of Business
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Data Analytics
Teachers
Juuso Koponen
Teacher in charge
Juuso Koponen
Groups
DAKV25SV
Data analytics, online studies
Course
DA00FN66

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Objective

You are familiar with essential methods and tools commonly used in data journalism.
You know how to utilise publicly accessible data sources for journalistic purposes.
You are able to produce data-driven content suitable for journalism or organisational communication.

Content

What is data journalism?
How to interpret data for the public audiences?
What kind of tools and methods are commonly used in data journalism?
How is visualisation utilised as part of data journalism?

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations
b. assess information sources critically
e. choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify them

Evaluation scale

1-5

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