Sometimes stories don’t need a data visualization (or formerly an infographic) - they’re using it as decoration more than part of the story. This has some good links to dedicated data/explainer journalism. Not necessarily investigative reporting but still, helpful for journalists when creating a story from facts/numbers/polls.
Data adds context and evidence
However it evolves, explainer journalism is emblematic of a growing desire among readers for more depth and context in news analysis. For consumers at large, it taps into a wider trend of seeking a better understanding of how the world works –
https://www.stylus.com/znyflf
