How Data Can Make You A Smarter Journalist

We brought in data journalists and USC alums, Natalie Morin and Nick Selbe, to discuss how they write stories using data.

Journalism is saturated with hot takes. Too often, opinionated pieces have little regard for unbiased, objective reporting – especially in more subjective topics, like sports and entertainment. How do we combat the hot take? With a “smart take,” using data. Watch below to learn how numbers can play an important role in elevating discussion. Learn how you can use them to your advantage, no matter how numbers-savvy you are.

Interested in learning more about data analytics? Check out our Data Analysis with Excel Series to learn the best ways to work with data in Excel.