How to make your map stand out from the pack
Using data visualization in your stories can provide a more efficient and coherent way to present information to readers. Maps are one of the most popular ways to do this, especially when it comes to geographical data.
Creating a map for your news story has never been easier. But how your map looks is be as important as the message you are trying to bring across.
We have some tips to make your journalistic map more exciting and unique so that it will make your data, and news story, look unique.
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