To make the argument stronger and trustworthy, many writers, professional or amateur, like to add statistics to their articles. Sharing content visually and attractively to audiences is very important, no matter you are a student, a small business owner or a blogger, but where to find the data and information required?
This post is a concise list and easy guide for you to find the most relevant information for your current and next writing.
- Data.gov
Data.gov is the Unites States Government’s open source database. Given that it is government sponsored, the data is very reliable. Keep in mind that these data are usually used by the US government. It may not always be applicable to your audience or to a particular topic.
2. World Health Organization
WHO is a large organization that collects data on diverse demographics, countries, and situations around the world. It has an amazing resource when it comes to studying the population, the region or a particular situation, from infant mortality to sanitation in Third World countries.
3. Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS collects data on workforce in the United States. If you want to know what a person can expect when they’re in a particular job field or what the pay wage is in different areas, there’s a lot of big (and very reliable) data in the BLS database. This is especially useful when you’re researching your audience or industry!
4. Google Public Data
Many people don’t know Google Public Data yet. It is an open-source database that you can search on a variety of topics, but keep in mind that it is still quite limited to data sources. However, these sources of Google Public Data are very reliable and have been studied according to Google’s reliable data standards. If you are looking for a very specific topic or statistic, this is the right one. You can also search for individual specific databases if you need specific records or methods.
5. Pew Research
Do you know polls that are always fashionable in the news or on social media? Note that although polls are subjective and self-reported data, but they can be a great resource for your next project. You can use surveys to create guides, create class reports, or explains why your audience needs your product!
6. Statista
Statista has more than 60,000 data from 18,000 sources, which is enough to find a topic you are interested. While information is the main reason for designers and authors, the website can be considered useful, but also other tools, such as a list of experts, where you can email administrators, as well as the ability to legally send charts and diagrams.
