Data Visualization: Storytelling

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Free Online Course: Data Visualization: Storytelling provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Data Visualization: Storytelling is taught by Bill Shander.

Overview
  • Learn the keys to telling a story with data from data visualization expert Bill Shander.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • The art of storytelling
    1. Why Storytelling?
    • Humans are wired for story
    • Data storytelling is essential, except when it isn't
    • Using story even when you don't
    2. Story Structure
    • The KWYs
    • Story components
    • Finding the story in your data
    • Outlining your story
    • Use your words
    • Sketching ideas
    3. Story Mechanisms
    • Change over time
    • Linear logic
    • Flow diagrams
    • Compare and contrast
    • Progressive depth
    • Personalization
    • Text
    4. Final Touches
    • Labeling
    • Eye candy
    • Repetition and redundancy
    • Relatability
    • Don't be afraid of complexity
    Conclusion
    • Next steps