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My Favorite Source for State Icons to Use in Data Visualizations

Does the first draft of your report or slideshow have way too much text? Are you looking for strategies for transforming your wall of text into an effective visual? If so, I wrote this article for you! This is one of many techniques for transforming words into visuals.

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Work Smarter, Not Harder, When Visualizing Data [Guest Post by Esther C. Nolton]

Esther C. Nolton attended one of my data visualization workshops in May 2019, and almost immediately followed up with examples … more »

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How to Adjust Your Data Communications Approach in University and Non-University Settings

Academic writing and business writing are different worlds. Here are 10 data communications strategies I wish I knew sooner.

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Visualizing Your Annual Survey Results: Four Makeovers That Didn’t Work, and the Fifth That Did

A couple years ago, I was invited to be the keynote speaker for the Continuous Quality Improvement Conference in Illinois. … more »

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Stop Making People Read Across Multiple Pie Charts (& Here’s What to Do Instead)

It’s 3.14—Happy Pi(e Chart) Day! If you’ve read this blog before, or heard me speak, then you know that designing … more »

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No Shame, No Blame: Laugh at Your Past Data Visualization Mistakes, and Then Move On

I always begin my presentations by making fun of myself and my past projects. I show one of my dreadful … more »

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