Seeking case-study material for journo unit standard

As many of you will know, I’m on the working group developing the content of a unit standard in statistical concepts for the National Diploma in Applied Journalism, which journalists with basic qualifications pursue while on the job to extend their skills.

It’s now time for me to ask you to send New Zealand examples of well-written statistically-based stories and poorly-written statistically-based stories that we can use. BUT you need to be able to send me the source data and an explanation (however rough) of what’s wrong with the story and how it could be improved.

I think that teachers may have existing examples that might do, and I would love to see them. You can email me your juicy contributions to statschat@gmail.com.