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Information Graphics

Jennifer George-Palilonis

Introduction

Today, information is the most readily available commodity in the world. We have the answers to nearly every question at our fingertips. We carry those answers with us almost everywhere we go on our mobile phones, tablet devices and laptop computers. However, having access to all the answers and understanding them are two different concepts. This is what makes journalism skills more valuable than ever. Collecting, analyzing and deciphering information and then transforming it into stories that are engaging, informative and easy to understand is relevant in nearly every sector of our society. In addition, truly great storytelling is still a valuable commodity and a much-needed skill. ...

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