David Weisz

I'm a multimedia journalist with a strong interest in computer-assisted reporting.

Journalism is my passion, but I'm also a freelance copywriter with embedded agency experience.

I like words, data, freedom of information, and quality serialized drama; if any of these things are of interest to you, let's chat.
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Nov 28

Updated version of ‘Data Journalism in Canada: why we’re so far behind (And what we can do to catch up)’ available for download

I recently gave a presentation to members of the Information Resource Management Association of Canada (IRMAC) about the current state of Data Journalism in Canada. It was a great opportunity …

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Nov 26

The most ridiculous quotes for freedom of information requests [IRE]

While working on my recent presentation for the Information Resource Management Association of Canada (IRMAC), I put forth a question to the National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting (NICAR)’s listserv subscribers, …

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Mar 04

Kickstarter – MATTER

Kickstarter is one of the reasons I love the internet. In-depth investigative stories are one of the reasons I love journalism. Therefore, backing MATTER wasn’t a decision—it was an imperative. …

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