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Making Research Useful: Current Challenges and Good Practices in Data Visualisation

As we rely on data for decision‑making, effective communication through data visualisation is becoming necessary to promote dissemination and increase the impact of information.

By Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism

Based on knowledge derived from Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism workshops, this white paper shares suggestions of good practice in producing and using data visualisation, including preparing visuals for specific audiences, identifying your story and the appropriate chart to use, and uncluttering so as to not detract from the main story.

You will also learn:

  • 11 steps for using visualisation to enhance the understanding of large amounts of numerical or textual data
  • 9 qualities of the perfect data analyst
  • 6 questions to ask when assessing the cost / benefit of investing in data visualisation for each project

And much more…

Download today and start maximizing the benefits from your data!