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Marc Ellison: data journalism at BBC Scotland

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Data journalism: Friend or fad? Marc Ellison || Data journalist || BBC Scotland @marceellison || [email protected]
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Data journalism: Friend or fad?

Marc Ellison || Data journalist || BBC Scotland @marceellison || [email protected]

• Independence Referendum team• Perception of data journalism• Placement in newsroom• Watershed moment – stop and search…

BBC Scotland (then)

2,912 kids (8-12) searched

3times the number of searches by Met police

79% consensual searches

949searches made by one officer

16% positive searches

“I think they judge people by what they're wearing - like if they're wearing tracksuits, got their hoods up, or got a cap on…”

• CMS limitations• Limited engagement with beat reporters• Centralized visual journalism unit• Budgetary challenges• Regional data units & collaboration

BBC Scotland (now)

http://bit.ly/MarcDataStories


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