Method
Combining peer reviewed journalism, community engagement and digital tools, FACTA aims at proposing a solid methodology for the journalistic work and at redesigning the way we produce and distribute content in collaboration with our community.
FACTA’s method, step by step
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Clear hypothesis
Inspired by experts and scientists, the needs of local communities, relevant literature and the public discourse, we define clear and explicit hypotheses to be tested.
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Data and literature
The investigation begins: we search for literature reviews, relevant publications and reports, open and public data, and original or citizens’ science experiments.
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Field reporting
We go into the field to collect stories and experiences, with a particular attention to the ways local communities deal with problems and the solutions they test.
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Feedback
Along the way, we ask experts of various scientific backgrounds to give feedback on the process, the data and our hypotheses. This peer-reviewed journalism approach is developed within a clear framework of respect for editorial independence.
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Final publication
In syndication with other media, we publish our final report in an innovative format, experimenting with data, visualization and multimedia.
