Data Journalism and Journalism Education: A Scoping Review

Abstract

The digital era has significantly reshaped journalism, emphasizing the pivotal role of data-driven reporting. This review delves into the nexus of data journalism and journalism education, investigating dominant study characteristics, challenges, and gaps for future research. Examining 41 relevant articles through the Arksey and O’Malley procedure, the findings highlight key impediments to integrating data journalism into curricula: scarcity of technically proficient specialists, resource limitations, absence of concrete methodological approaches, and a reluctance to incorporate mathematical elements into journalism education. This exploration underscores the critical need for overcoming these challenges to foster a seamless integration of data-driven approaches within journalism education.