Description

• dentifying a relevant message in a (research related) dataset.

• Adapting and optimising this message for visual communication to a specific target group.

• Designing graphics that meet specific challenges within scientific research: representing uncertainty, conveying objectivity.

• Designing graphics that fit the specific form of scientific communication: oral and poster presentations, scientific articles, popular scientific articles, blogs and social media posts, doctoral thesis.

• Knowledge of the different basic types of graphs (bar chart, line chart, pie chart and scatter diagram) and when to use them or not.

• Knowledge of some lesser known chart types, and be able to evaluate when to use or not to use them for a specific dataset.

• Being able to format tables clearly and attractively.

• Knowledge of the workflow and techniques for preparing a dataset for visualization, and for converting it to a graph.

• Being able to add elements to make a graph as clear and effective as possible: use of colours, icons, data labels and legends.

• Formulating an appropriate title and caption to support the message of the graphic.

• Knowledge about the possibilities of making a graphic interactive, and which tools can be used for this.