My favorite example from the reading on case studies was the Eurozone Meltdown. I like how they incorporated personal stories along with their data analysis results. I think this approach is more appealing to readers than simply giving facts. Visually, their layout is appealing, incorporating photos of the families, their stories, and charts with the relevant data. Their topic is also crucial and meaningful, and it relates to almost anyone in the job market. Their research was also extensive and far-reaching, covering a broad amount of information and people.
Another example of interactive data journalism, is the article on the 83rd Legislative Session Bills from the Texas Tribune. Although this is from last year, it is useful how they have complied all the bills and categorized them. The interactive element allow you to find specific bills and track them throughout the session. It also shows if the bill is in the House or the Senate, which representative or senator proposed the bill, and which political party the representative or senator belongs. Even though this information is already public record and there are other methods to track bills in legislative session, this compilation contains more useful information in one place and the usability is probably higher than other methods. You can check out that article here.
Another example is Google’s Global Arms Trade.
This info graphic demonstrates import and exports of small arms and ammunition from several countries during the time span of 1992-2010. This is a creative way to inform the public on a serious global issue. The United States during that time imported $995,769,657 in weapons and exported $606,577,243. We can also see in the info graphic where the weapons are going and how each of the countries’ imports and exports compare. It also differentiates between military and civilian purchases.