About Quote by Heather Brooke
“There's a lot of hand-wringing going on about the death of journalism and particularly the death of investigative journalism. What I see is that there is more need than ever to have experienced information processors - people who can look through this mass of data.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Future of Journalism, 2019
Investigative journalism remains vital; skilled analysts are needed to sift truth from data overload.
In simple terms: Investigative reporting needs skilled data analysts.
Key Takeaway
Develop analytical skills to support journalism.
Themes
journalism
investigation
data analysis
Mood
concerned
optimistic
Type
professional
analytical
When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- research projects
- public policy
Key Concepts
critical thinking
information literacy
media ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can journalists improve data literacy?
- What training helps analysts in media?
A Different Perspective
Data overload can overwhelm even skilled analysts without proper tools.
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