Resources
Pictures are just as powerfull as words! Here are a few tools that you many be of interest to you for your reporting or research papers:
USC Map Databases
Create maps
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SimplyAnalyticsThis database from Geographic Research, Inc. enables non-technical users to quickly create thematic maps, reports, ring studies and location analyses using extensive demographic, social, business and marketing data from many sources including the US Census, Experian Simmons and more. Access to the database is limited to 10 users.
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Social ExplorerVisually display demographic data in the U.S. from 1790-present at a variety of geographic levels. Create reports, maps and animations that can be downloaded.
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PolicyMapInteractive mapping tool for viewing and creating maps displaying economic, health, and social data.
Free infographic tools
Here is a list of online infographic tools. There are many more available that you may discover elsewhere.
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easel.lyeasl.ly is a beta online tool that you can use to create and share visual ideas online.
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infogr.amCreate infographics and interactive online charts. It's free and super-easy! Follow other users and discover amazing data stories!
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30 free Infographic tools & resourcesA list of 30 free infographic resources
Worlde
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worldeCreate word clouds from text that you provide. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text.
Free online tools
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Computer World 22 free toolsMay 2017 review: 22 free tools for data visualization and analysis. Got data? These useful tools can turn it into informative, engaging graphics.
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Datavisualization.chDatavisualization.ch Selected Tools is a collection of tools that we, the people behind Datavisualization.ch, work with on a daily basis and recommend warmly. This is not a list of everything out there, but instead a thoughtfully curated selection of our favourite tools that will make your life easier creating meaningful and beautiful data visualizations
Free onlie maps tools
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ChartbinCreate an account to make your own interactive maps.
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Map boxA professional mapping platform. Sign up for a free account and then upgrade if you need more options.
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tableau publicCreate and share interactive charts and graphs, stunning maps, live dashboards and fun applications in minutes, then publish anywhere on the web.