A good illustration of the difference between data and information is a website of Upwork Global Inc. available at www.upwork.com. This site represents a platform for freelance workers and employers who need to hire professionals for a one-time project or a task. The starting page explains that Upwork is a freelancer site and suggests you either find a worker from a range of freelancers or become one yourself. It is noteworthy that the first words you see are addressed to job offerers rather than freelancers.
If you opt to proceed as a freelancer, the site will guide you through the procedure of registration and filling out necessary profile details providing you with useful tips on how to be chosen by employers. Then you are welcome to start browsing categories or directly search for the work you are prepared to do. Each job offer is structured in a way that summarizes the most essential details: the task description, rate of pay, deadline, and skills required (“Senior Java Developer with Big Data Experience,” 2017). If you are looking for a freelancer for your project, the site will offer to fill out the details related to your projects like the type of work you want to be done, the type of professional skills your job requires, experience, and other items. It is structured to help the potential job offerers to narrow down their search and ensure they find the right person.
I chose this website as an example of the difference between data and information because it shows a good approach to organizing and structuring material. The main difference between the two is that data is an unstructured body of facts and figures, while information is processed and presented in a certain way. The site avoids large amounts of unstructured text, provides an easy-to-use interface and helps navigate in its contents. Only essential information is provided for both freelancers and employers.
Reference
Senior Java Developer with Big Data Experience. (2017). Web.