Google Public Data Explorer

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    Need an interactive chart quickly without doing any coding or using a spreadsheet? The Google Public Data Explorer is linked to reliable datasets that can help you build charts in minutes. It gives you a link and embed code to post on your site. It’s particularly helpful for unemployment stories, census stories and some business stories.

    Link to tool: Click here
    More data journalism tools on Journalist’s Toolbox: Click here

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