Paint a Picture with Your Data
Are you familiar with the phrase, “Show, don’t tell?” It describes a writing technique that encourages writers to create such detailed sensory descriptions that readers feel as if they can hear, see, taste, touch, and smell, just as they would if they were experiencing it themselves.
Just as “the lingering scent of burning leaves in a desolate autumn night” paints a picture in your mind, your ability to Create a Vision with Your Data will have a significant impact on how your analysis is perceived. The infographic below describes how to create a data visualization, step-by-step.
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Thanks to Jim Coughenour for contributing to the infographic content.
Natalie Komitsky is the Content Marketing Manager at Management Concepts. For more than ten years, she has been creating compelling content that tells stories, communicates ideas, and captivates readers. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Nonfiction Writing, and Editing from George Mason University.
