Does it include specific data sources?

Yes, it features a curated list of federal, state, and local data portals, including the Census Bureau, BLS, SEC EDGAR, and various environmental and health databases.

How does this skill help with data cleaning?

It provides specialized Python functions for standardizing names, parsing inconsistent date formats, and identifying statistical outliers using pandas and fuzzy matching.

Is this useful for academic research?

Absolutely. The skill follows the scientific method approach for data handling and includes rigorous methodology documentation templates ideal for academic quantitative research.

Can it help with public record requests?

Yes, it includes strategies and templates for FOIA requests, specifically focusing on how to request structured databases and data dictionaries rather than just documents.

Data Journalism Workflow

Name: Data Journalism Workflow
Author: jamditis

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Data Science & ML

Streamlines data journalism projects with specialized workflows for data acquisition, cleaning, analysis, and storytelling.

The Data Journalism skill equips Claude with a rigorous, scientific methodology for transforming raw datasets into compelling news stories and academic research. It provides comprehensive frameworks for structured reporting, templates for transparent methodology documentation, and pre-built Python snippets for cleaning messy data, identifying outliers, and calculating journalist-friendly statistics. Whether you are navigating FOIA requests, analyzing public records, or building data-driven narratives, this skill ensures accuracy, transparency, and narrative impact throughout the editorial process.

Key Features

01Python-based data cleaning and validation scripts using pandas and rapidfuzz

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03Standardized methodology documentation for transparent and verifiable reporting

04Structured data storytelling frameworks and narrative arc templates

05Statistical analysis helpers for calculating medians, skews, and per-capita rates

06Curated directory of public data sources and FOIA request strategies

Use Cases

01Transforming quantitative findings into human-centered narratives with proper context

02Drafting formal FOIA requests and methodology sections for public records research

03Cleaning and analyzing complex government datasets for investigative reporting

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism data-journalism

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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