Researchers and evaluators have developed some bad reporting habits. This post seeks to dispel some of the myths that keeps those bad habits thriving. In today’s post: Myth #1. Your final report should be 8.5 by 11 (or A4). Myth #2. Illustration is not required. Myth #3. Your report can serve all audiences. Myth #4. […]
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Data Storytelling starts with Data Story Finding
You may have heard a data expert or two talking about data storytelling. But before you can tell a story, you need to find a story. This post walks through some strategies on how to do just that. In today’s post. The Graph is NOT the Story. What is data storytelling? Being able to find […]
How to edit a PDF graph.
In this post I am going to show you how to edit a vector based PDF graph. You’ll also learn why you might need to so such a thing and how to discover if your PDF graph is indeed vector based. In this post: First, a little data backstory How I turned this graph… …into […]
What is a Slidedoc?
Slidedocs are versatile reporting tools that are an almost ideal format in the visual heavy digital world. In today’s post. What is a Slidedoc? What is a Slideument? Is it the same thing? The advantages of creating a slidedoc. The disadvantages of creating a slidedoc. Tips for Creating Slidedocs A few example Slidedocs. Shortcut: Creating […]
How to report on the web. My Splash Model strategy.
Today’s post outlines a modern reporting strategy that I call the splash model. In today’s post: A recap, why it’s time for a strategy change. Avoiding the Social Media time suck. Your big three audiences. Big splash content. Byproducts and adaptations. Serve the 1st tier first. Then serve the 2nd tier. 3rd tier by extension. […]
Slide Style Infographics – 4 Takeaways [and a free-to-watch workshop session]
Have you ever created an infographic? No? Why not? Infographics can be a fun way to deliver information to different audiences. They can also be really easy to put together. Yes? Which type? There are all sorts of different infographic styles and formats. Today’s post features highlights from one of my pro workshop sessions. During […]