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Reenvisioning a University’s Annual Report with Saturation, Annotations, and Icons

Aug 21st, 2018 / Data Visualization, Reports

Last fall I had the honor of keynoting the Southeastern Library Assessment’s Conference in Atlanta. We talked about a few data visualization principles, like showcasing your takeaway message with dark colors and clear text. Then, we worked together to transform the graphs, dashboards, and reports that the conference attendees had submitted ahead of time.

How to Objectively Measure Text Readability (and Lower Your Graph’s Reading Level)

Jun 12th, 2018 / Data Visualization, Presentations, Reports

If viewers can’t read your graph, why bother making it? Accessibility is at the top of my priority list. A lot of things go into a data visualization’s readability. In this post I’ll explain how to objectively measure text readability (and lower your graph’s reading level).

How to Write Your Reports in PowerPoint Instead of Word: Nine Tips for Getting Started

Apr 3rd, 2018 / Data Visualization, Reports

While PowerPoint may not be your first thought when it comes to creating reports, guest blogger Nick Visscher shares nine tips on how to get started writing reports in PowerPoint.

Soar Beyond the Dusty Shelf Report: New Online Course

Mar 29th, 2018 / Data Visualization, Reports

Nothing bothers me more than watching important information decay inside of Dusty Shelf Reports. Most “professional” reports are long, dense, unused, and forgotten about. Unfortunately I’ve got plenty of personal experience with Dusty Shelf Reports.

How to Visualize Workshop Evaluation Results

Mar 20th, 2018 / Dashboards, Data Visualization, Reports

I give dozens of workshops, webinars, and conference keynotes each year. Which means I receive dozens of evaluation surveys each year. After my sessions, the clients who sponsored the workshop ask their participants to rate my session and often times a software program automatically compiles the results. I’m grateful for this automated reporting technology. But, at the same time, survey scanning tools drive me crazy.

It’s Not You, It’s Me: When You Realize Your Reports, Not Your Readers, Are the Problem

Mar 13th, 2018 / Data Visualization, Reports

Guest blogger Audrey Loper shares what it’s like when you realize the problem is not your readers, but rather your reports. She shares a short list of how you can turn your reports around.

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