Beginner Chart Storytelling 
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 2, 2013
I did a quick scan of data visualization resources to look for practical advice on the process of thinking visually and some technical information on what chart to select and data storytelling. The deck provides specific practical advice on charts, color, and maps. I like the chart advice: Avoid 3d-charts at all costs.
Tableau
AUGUST 20, 2021
As always with Iron Viz, I get the most joy from the small but important design flourishes, the little tweaks that advance the data storytelling, and the sometimes-hidden steps that elevate the data analysis. Don’t be afraid of “boring” bar charts. Don’t forget, though, that you have an audience who want to understand your chart.
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Tableau
AUGUST 20, 2021
As always with Iron Viz, I get the most joy from the small but important design flourishes, the little tweaks that advance the data storytelling, and the sometimes-hidden steps that elevate the data analysis. Don’t be afraid of “boring” bar charts. Don’t forget, though, that you have an audience who want to understand your chart.
Tableau
MARCH 6, 2021
Luke Stanke, Circular Bar Charts: Why you should make them but never share them. Luke Stanke’s post, “ Circular Bar Charts: Why you should make them but never share them ,” explains the challenge. Pierre Hansquine, Bar Charts: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Jeffrey Shaffer, Data + Science : Four Quadrant Charts in Tableau.
Tableau
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Part 2 The Build: An Annual Sunburst Chart Template. Tableau Coxcomb Chart Template. Sizing a Trellis Chart in Tableau. Formatting, Design, Storytelling. How (& Why) To Build a Diverging Bar Chart in Tableau. The Beginner's Guide to Python in Tableau Prep Builder (Windows). Darragh Murray. Calculations.
Tableau
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Part 2 The Build: An Annual Sunburst Chart Template. Tableau Coxcomb Chart Template. Sizing a Trellis Chart in Tableau. Formatting, Design, Storytelling. How (& Why) To Build a Diverging Bar Chart in Tableau. The Beginner's Guide to Python in Tableau Prep Builder (Windows). Darragh Murray. Calculations.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 3, 2013
Anyone and everyone, even beginners, can learn how to analyze their own data in Excel. Data nerds know how to clean and recode data, look for patterns, calculate key statistics, and then show off the most important information in graphs and charts. Charts can showcase your organization’s most important findings. Secret #2.
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