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Course Outline
Introduction to Data Storytelling
- The definition of data storytelling and its significance
- Key components of effective storytelling: narrative, visuals, and data
- Typical applications in public and corporate environments
Audience and Context Analysis
- Identifying your audience and their specific needs
- Tailoring designs for technical versus non-technical stakeholders
- Establishing the appropriate tone: persuasive, explanatory, or exploratory
Selecting Appropriate Visuals
- Determining when to utilize bar charts, line graphs, scatter plots, and other visual types
- Avoiding common errors in visual encoding
- Utilizing color, layout, and hierarchy to enhance storytelling
Narrative Structure
- Clarifying the “so what” implication of your data
- Developing storyboards and visual sequences
- Incorporating annotations and visual cues effectively
Practical Tools and Methods
- Basics of Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and Google Data Studio
- Storytelling through slides and dashboards
- Utilizing templates and reusable structural frameworks
Workshop and Review
- Collaborative analysis of sample stories
- Demonstrating visual improvements from before-and-after comparisons
- Receiving peer feedback on draft storyboards
Summary and Future Steps
Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of data visualization principles
- Practical experience with charts, graphs, or dashboards
- Familiarity with spreadsheets or visualization software
Target Audience
- Data analysts
- Public sector communicators
- Policy advisors and managers responsible for data interpretation
14 Hours
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