Purpose: Tell a story with data that you can pass out on one sheet of paper or d

Purpose: Tell a story with data that you can pass out on one sheet of paper or distribute as a document.
Knowledge/Skill: How to select data, make data talk, and visualize it using a spreadsheet application. Explain a data visualization to a lay audience.
Tasks:
Use the data that you have already selected for your dashboard or policy brief. You may use data presented in a peer-reviewed journal article in a table provided you type the information into a spreadsheet to re-create your own visualization.
Prepare two graphs, charts or tables using a spreadsheet application or statistical software. Do not use a pie graph.
Explain the policy relevance in a short paragraph of explanatory text that may be bulleted.
Include proper references in APA Style to all data sources and literature. The data source for each graph or table should be cited in the caption. Put references at the bottom of the page. They can be a smaller font and single spaced. They may be included as footnotes.
Give the one-pager a bold, memorable title that can fit on a bumper sticker (7 words max).
Include the logo for your organization and contact information. Make sure the fonts and colors used are consistent with your organization’s choice of fonts and colors.
Upload the document and spreadsheet into Canvas. For example, embed the Excel spreadsheet into MS Word. You may create a webpage, but you must make the underlying data available unless it is confidential. If you make the chart of graph using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R), include the output from that application and scriipt file. Do not turn in a PDF of your document unless it is made from LaTeX and you include source code used to produce the viz and .tex file.
Criteria for Success: Please see the rubric that follows. If you miss the second or third week of class, please turn in four, rather than two static visualizations.
Rubric
Static Data Visualization Rubric
Static Data Visualization Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTwo Graphs
The document contains two embedded graphs made by the student that are clickable in the document and open up the spreadsheet for editing. It is not acceptable to cut and paste static graphs, charts, or tables from other sources. It is not acceptable to send these under separate cover. If appropriate, one table may be substituted for a graph. Data presented in a peer-reviewed journal article in a table may be converted to a graph by the student. Do not use a pie graph.
1.25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAttribution of Sources
The chart or graph has a numbered caption at the top (e.g., Figure 1: Poverty Rates by State) and at the bottom, the data source and vintage and any other explanatory material (e.g., Source: U.S. Census American Community Survey 2010-2006). Pasting a URL is NOT a sufficient reference.
1.25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReputable source.
The chart or graph is based on data from a reputable source (e.g., U.S. Census, ISCPR, a local government). It may also be based on data published in a peer-reviewed journal article.
2.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStory
The data tell a story, have a purpose, and appeal to a specific consumer / audience.
2.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVisual Appeal
The graphs or charts have a simple, visually appealing color scheme and layout. Fonts and margins should be appropriate.
2.5 pts
Total Points: 10