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Course Outline
Introduction to Data Storytelling
- The definition of data storytelling and its significance
- Key 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 determining their needs
- Designing for technical versus non-technical stakeholders
- Setting the tone: persuasive, explanatory, or exploratory
Selecting Appropriate Visuals
- Deciding when to use bar charts, line graphs, scatter plots, and other types
- Avoiding common pitfalls in visual encoding
- Utilizing color, layout, and hierarchy in storytelling
Structuring the Narrative
- Defining the “so what” behind your data
- Storyboarding and visual sequencing
- Incorporating annotations and visual cues
Practical Tools and Techniques
- Basics of Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and Google Data Studio
- Storytelling through slides and dashboards
- Using templates and reusable structures
Workshop and Critique
- Group analysis of example stories
- Visual transformations: before-and-after comparisons
- Peer feedback on draft storyboards
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of basic data visualization principles
- Experience working with charts, graphs, or dashboards
- Familiarity with spreadsheets or visualization tools
Target Audience
- Data analysts
- Public sector communicators
- Policy advisors and managers who interpret data
14 Hours
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