Tag Archives: south africa

handbook

Maps that raise questions

Posted on 28 January 2014 by admin

TweetQuite a lot of new instructional material is appearing online about techniques of data journalism. If journalists are being outwitted by government and corporate number-crunchers it’s because we haven’t stayed on track with digital analytical skills. Most of us are … Continue reading →

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terms

Unisa’s digital leap for studentkind

Posted on 30 August 2013 by admin

TweetAge is no deterrent to digital awareness! This year the University of South Africa, Unisa, turns 140. It is to become the first in this country with no papertrail on courses (except for students who don’t seek to have or … Continue reading →

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international

The Media are the Muddle

Posted on 22 August 2013 by admin

TweetFaced with differing sources who have varying agendas, what does the journalist do? Why, report them all fairly and in a balanced way, of course! The problem with this compromising answer is that it doesn’t disclose the truth. “Balance” can … Continue reading →

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