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Course Outline
Introduction to Data Storytelling
- Defining data storytelling and its significance.
- Core elements of effective stories: narrative, visuals, and data.
- Common use cases in public and corporate environments.
Understanding the Audience and Context
- Identifying your audience and their specific needs.
- Tailoring designs for technical versus non-technical stakeholders.
- Establishing the appropriate tone: persuasive, explanatory, or exploratory.
Selecting the Right Visuals
- Choosing the appropriate visual format: bar charts, line graphs, scatter plots, and more.
- Avoiding common pitfalls in visual encoding.
- Utilizing color, layout, and hierarchy to enhance storytelling.
Structuring the Narrative
- Clarifying the “so what” of your data.
- Storyboarding and sequencing visual elements.
- Incorporating annotations and visual cues effectively.
Practical Tools and Techniques
- Fundamentals of Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and Google Data Studio.
- Storytelling through slide decks and dashboards.
- Leveraging templates and reusable structures.
Workshop and Critique
- Group analysis of exemplary stories.
- Reviewing before-and-after visual transformations.
- Receiving peer feedback on draft storyboards.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of data visualization principles.
- Practical experience working with charts, graphs, or dashboards.
- Familiarity with spreadsheets or visualization tools.
Target Audience
- Data analysts.
- Public sector communicators.
- Policy advisors and managers responsible for interpreting data.
14 Hours
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