CLASSWORK
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CLASSWORK 1: The book ”Storytelling with Data” of Cole
Nussbaumer Knaflic
Spend 30 minutes reading the section of the Introduction and then
discuss the following topics:
The difference between data visualizations before- and after- applying
the data storytelling technique
How to communicate the findings to various audiences?
Talk about six key lessons related to storytelling with data that the
author mentioned in this section
Spend 10 minutes to scan Chapter 1: The importance of context
and share one content that impressed you most in this chapter
Spend 10 minutes to scan Chapter 2: Choosing an effective visual
and answer the question: How many types of graph are covered in
this chapter? Which types are you familiar with and which are not?
Spend 15 minutes to scan Chapter 3: Clutter is your enemy! and
summarize several ways to declutter
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CLASSWORK 2
Spend 30 minutes to read Chapter 2: Choosing an effective visual
and answer the following questions:
When should you use simple texts, tables or graphs?
Heatmap is a type of table with what different characteristics?
What is the difference between charts, graphs, diagrams, and maps?
What four main types of charts do the author use most frequently in
her work?
According to the author, when should we use points (scatterplot), lines
(line graph, slopegraph), bars, and areas?
Why do we need a zero baseline when drawing bar charts?
In this chapter, the author lists some specific graph types and elements
that we should avoid: pie charts, donut charts, 3D, and secondary y
axes. Do you agree with the author? If not, then please give your
opinion.
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SITUATION 1: When you have to tell a story with too many
numbers
What do you think about the data storytelling examples below?
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how-much-data-is-collected-every-minute-of-the-day/
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the-size-of-the-mobile-market-infographic
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how-life-has-changed-for-people-your-age/10303912?nw=0&
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SITUATION 2: When you have to tell a story with too little data
How will you tell a story that there is only one or a few numbers that
need to be highlighted?
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what-500000-united-states-covid-deaths-look-like
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SITUATION 3: When your data includes too much text
How will you tell a story with your data if your data is all text and not
numbers? Take a look at following examples
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SITUATION 4: When you want to tell an inspiring story with data
How will you tell a story with your data that can create positive
impacts for society, or for special groups of people?
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SITUATION 5: When you want to tell an interesting story with data
How will you tell a story with your data which can make your
audiences find interesting and curious?
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SITUATION 6: When you tell practical stories related to the
interests and concerns of many people
How will you tell a story with your data which is associated with the
practical concerns of many people?
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