Polis Center

Charts are a powerful tool for analyzing and communicating information through tables, graphs or diagrams. This workshop provides you with the skills you need to get the most value from charts. Hands-on activities show you how to apply several types of charts for static and interactive data visualizations.   WHO SHOULD ATTEND?  This workshop would be valuable to anyone interested in using charts to address a research question or communicate data findings. Even if you already know how to make charts, this workshop can improve your ability to design charts that can do the best job of depicting your data.  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?  The fundamentals: what to think about before making a chart  Principles for choosing and designing a chart  How to create static data visualizations with Microsoft Excel and a demonstration of other interactive visualization tools such as Datawrapper  USEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING  No prior knowledge is required, but you may also want to consider attending the SAVI Data, Tools, and Other Resources workshop which explores where to find existing data in SAVI.