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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Data Storytelling
- The definition of data storytelling and its importance
- Core components of effective stories: narrative, visuals, and data
- Typical use cases in public and corporate environments
Understanding Audience and Context
- Identifying your audience and their needs
- Tailoring designs for technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Establishing the right tone: persuasive, explanatory, or exploratory
Selecting Appropriate Visuals
- Guidelines for using bar charts, line graphs, scatter plots, and other types
- Common pitfalls in visual encoding
- The role of color, layout, and hierarchy in storytelling
Building the Narrative
- Identifying the “so what” in your data
- Storyboarding and arranging visual sequences
- Incorporating annotations and visual cues
Tools and Techniques in Practice
- Fundamentals of Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and Google Data Studio
- Storytelling through slides and dashboards
- Utilizing templates and reusable structures
Workshop and Critique Session
- Group analysis of sample stories
- Comparing before-and-after visual improvements
- Receiving peer feedback on draft storyboards
Wrap-up and Future Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of basic data visualization principles
- Hands-on experience working with charts, graphs, or dashboards
- Familiarity with spreadsheets or data visualization tools
Target Audience
- Data analysts
- Communicators in the public sector
- Policy advisors and managers responsible for interpreting data
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