Mark Horvit

    Associate Professor, University of Missouri School of Journalism

    Mark Horvit is an associate professor at the University of Missouri School of Journalism, where he teaches investigative reporting, and is director of the school’s State Government Reporting Program. He previously served as executive director of Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) and the National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting (NICAR), where he conducted training in investigative reporting and data journalism throughout the world. Horvit worked as a reporter and editor for 20 years before joining IRE.

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    • Day 1

      Fri, May 31

    • 08:30  - 11:00
      Data analysis has become an essential tool for all journalists, whether you cover a daily beat or want to conduct deep enterprise stories. In this session, we start at the very beginning with Excel and learn how spreadsheets can be used to pull meaning from data. No prior experience is necessary. Bring a laptop with Excel or other spreadsheet software. PRE-REGISTRATION and workshop purchase is required when you buy your tickets. An advanced workshop will be presented on Sunday, picking up where this one leaves off. A discounted bundle of both data journalism workshops is also available. Pick the one that fits your skillset, or get a complete crash course by attending both!
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      Workshop
      Where
      Meng Wah Complex T2, HKU

    • Workshops

      Sun, June 2

    • 9:00  - 17:00
      We dig into data using Excel, looking for investigative stories in data. This session will show you not only how to use the software, but how to approach data when looking for story ideas. If you have basic familiarity with spreadsheets, this session will help you find the stories hidden in the data. Please bring laptop with Excel or other spreadsheet software installed. PRE-REGISTRATION and workshop purchase is required when you buy your tickets. UPDATE: This workshop is fully booked and is no longer accepting registrations.
      Workshop
      Where
      Digital Media Lab, Eliot Hall, The University of Hong Kong (HKU)




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