Data Storytelling 101
Issued by
Purdue University Online
Data Storytelling 101 offers an introduction to the concept of Data Storytelling, why it matters, and how it can transform the results of your research into impactful narratives - from which your audience learns new things, remembers important findings, and acts on them. Data Storytelling 101 will clearly and rigorously define storytelling, focusing on surprise, causal explanations, and learning outcomes.
Additional DetailsEarning Criteria
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Elements of a good story: Challenging prior assumptions - questioning the premises of common-sense arguments.
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Speaking to an audience: Addressing the emotional, reason, and ethical needs of listeners.
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Structure of a story: Temporal elements, conflict-resolution and story arc, balance of timing against immediacy, and breadth vs. depth.