Make Your Point: Good Design for Data Visualization
A good data visualization communicates dense amounts of information quickly and effectively. This webinar will teach you the basic principles of chart design, skills that apply whether you are using sophisticated data visualization technology or tried-and-true Excel.
Site URL: https://nnlm.gov/classes/makeyourpoint
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will
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Be able to describe basic design principles to enhance understandability of graphs and infographics
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Know how to improve their own charts using simple techniques presented in this webinar
Agenda
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45 minutes: elements of good graphic design;
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15 minutes: example of a graph makeover
Facility Requirements
This is designed as a synchronous online training session, so it needs to be delivered over some form of web meeting software. Participants need Internet access to participate.
MLA CE Credits: 1