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Course Outline
Introduction to Data Storytelling
- The definition of data storytelling and its significance
- Key components of effective stories: narrative, visuals, and data
- Common applications in public and corporate environments
Understanding Audience and Context
- Identifying your audience and their specific needs
- Designing content for technical versus non-technical stakeholders
- Establishing the 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
- The role of colour, layout, and hierarchy in storytelling
Building the Narrative Structure
- Defining the underlying value or “so what” of your data
- Storyboarding and sequencing visuals effectively
- Incorporating annotations and visual cues
Practical Tools and Methods
- Basics of Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and Google Data Studio
- Storytelling via slides and interactive dashboards
- Leveraging templates and reusable structures
Workshop and Peer Review
- Group analysis of sample stories
- Examining before-and-after visual improvements
- Receiving peer feedback on draft storyboards
Conclusion and Future Directions
Requirements
- A solid grasp of fundamental data visualisation principles
- Practical experience working with charts, graphs, or dashboards
- Proficiency with spreadsheets or data visualisation tools
Target Audience
- Data analysts
- Public sector communications professionals
- Policy advisors and managers involved in data interpretation
14 Hours
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