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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Data Storytelling
- Defining data storytelling and its importance
- Core elements of effective stories: narrative, visuals, and data
- Typical applications in public and corporate environments
Understanding Audience and Context
- Identifying the audience and their information needs
- Tailoring content for technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Setting the tone: persuasive, explanatory, or exploratory
Selecting Appropriate Visuals
- Determining when to use bar charts, line graphs, scatter plots, and other visual types
- Avoiding common errors in visual encoding
- Utilizing color, layout, and hierarchy to enhance storytelling
Building the Narrative
- Clarifying the significance of your data
- Storyboarding and visual sequencing
- Incorporating annotations and visual cues
Practical Tools and Techniques
- Fundamentals of Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and Google Data Studio
- Storytelling through slide decks and interactive dashboards
- Leveraging templates and reusable structures
Workshop and Critique
- Collaborative analysis of sample stories
- Reviewing visual transformations before and after
- Peer feedback on draft storyboards
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational grasp of data visualization principles
- Practical experience using charts, graphs, or dashboards
- Familiarity with spreadsheets or visualization software
Target Audience
- Data analysts
- Public sector communicators
- Policy advisors and managers involved in data interpretation
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