Making Sense of Data Journalism: A Study from Pakistani Perspective

  • Dr. Taha Shabbir Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, SBA
Keywords: Data Driven Journalism, Data Stories, Data Science, Digital Media

Abstract

In recent times, data journalism has brought about a change in our way of life, including the manner in which we communicate, the choices that we make, and the way that we sense the world around us. In the process of measuring anything, you are changing your essence. As a consequence of computational thinking, the conventional logic that exists within the media industry has been transformed. In addition to this, the sequential plot was improved upon even more. When we have access to knowledge, it makes it easier for us to comprehend, explain, and communicate the reality that we experience. In both the developed world and the developing world, there has been progress made in the field of data journalism. In Pakistan's perspective, there has been no action done in response to the situation. The issues that areassociated with the use or misuse of data, the talent that is necessary to do so, the platforms and technologies that are usedin data journalism and the future advancements in newsrooms are all key questions that need to be answered. In light of the growing significance of data as a basis for reporting and storytelling, it is of equal importance to discover solutions to the problems that have been identified. A reaction is provided in this article, which is written from the point of view of Pakistan. Before the concepts of Big Data and data journalism can be deemed conceptually advanced, the facts must first
be gathered, extracted, characterized, analyzed, and remarked upon.

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Published
2024-06-30
How to Cite
Shabbir, D. T. (2024). Making Sense of Data Journalism: A Study from Pakistani Perspective. Journal of Social Sciences and Media Studies, 8(issue 1), 134-142. https://doi.org/10.58921/jossams.08.0issue 1.0347