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Datastory: Explain Data and Inspire Action Through Story

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By Deepa Iyer

Datastory Book Cover DataStory: Explain Data And Inspire Action Through Story

Data is everywhere. We're bombarded with it every day from our news feeds to our social media accounts to our email inboxes. But how do we make sense of all this data? How do we use it to make better decisions and take action?

DataStory: Explain Data and Inspire Action Through Story

by Nancy Duarte

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Language	:	English
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Print length	:	251 pages

That's where data storytelling comes in.

Data storytelling is the art of using data to tell stories that engage your audience and inspire action. It's not just about presenting data in a clear and concise way. It's about using data to create a narrative that resonates with your audience on an emotional level.

When you tell a good data story, you can:

Explain complex data in a way that is easy to understand
Persuade your audience to take action
Build trust and credibility with your audience
Inspire your audience to make a difference in the world

In her book, Datastory, Deepa Iyer provides a step-by-step guide to the data storytelling process. She covers everything from collecting and analyzing data to crafting compelling narratives. Whether you're a data scientist, a marketer, or a nonprofit leader, Datastory will help you use data to make a difference in the world.

What's inside Datastory?

Datastory is divided into three parts:

Part One: The Foundations of Data Storytelling
Part Two: The Data Storytelling Process
Part Three: Data Storytelling in Action

Part One covers the basics of data storytelling, including:

What is data storytelling?
Why is data storytelling important?
The different types of data stories
The key elements of a good data story

Part Two takes you through the data storytelling process step-by-step. You'll learn how to:

Collect and analyze data
Craft a compelling narrative
Visualize your data
Deliver your data story

Part Three provides real-world examples of how data storytelling is being used to make a difference in the world. You'll learn how:

Data storytelling is being used to improve public health
Data storytelling is being used to fight poverty
Data storytelling is being used to promote social justice

Who should read Datastory?

Datastory is a must-read for anyone who wants to use data to make a difference in the world. Whether you're a data scientist, a marketer, or a nonprofit leader, Datastory will help you use data to tell stories that engage your audience and inspire action.