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Course Outline
Introduction to Data Storytelling
- Defining data storytelling and its significance
- Key components of effective stories: narrative, visuals, and data
- Typical applications in public and corporate environments
Understanding Audience and Context
- Identifying the target audience and their specific needs
- Tailoring content for technical versus non-technical stakeholders
- Establishing the appropriate tone: persuasive, explanatory, or exploratory
Selecting Appropriate Visuals
- Determining when to use bar charts, line graphs, scatter plots, and other formats
- Avoiding common errors in visual encoding
- Utilizing color, layout, and hierarchy to enhance storytelling
Narrative Structuring
- Articulating the “so what” behind your data
- Storyboarding and arranging visual sequences
- Incorporating annotations and visual cues
Practical Tools and Techniques
- Fundamentals of Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and Google Data Studio
- Storytelling via slides and dashboards
- Leveraging templates and reusable structures
Workshop and Critique
- Collaborative analysis of sample stories
- Demonstrating visual improvements through before-and-after comparisons
- Peer reviews of draft storyboards
Conclusion and Next Steps
Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of data visualization principles
- Practical experience with charts, graphs, or dashboards
- Proficiency with spreadsheets or data visualization tools
Target Audience
- Data analysts
- Public sector communicators
- Policy advisors and managers responsible for data interpretation
14 Hours
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Hands-on examples allowed us to get an actual feel for how the program works. Good explanations and integration of theoretical concepts and how they relate to practical applications.
