Data Storytelling, Data Visualization

Book Review: #Makeover Monday by A. Kriebel and E. Murray, published by Wiley

Read this book if you want to become a better data storyteller

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#Makeover Monday is one of the books that I have ever read. It is not simply a book about improving your data visualization skills. Instead, it helps you change your mindset when you build a chart. It does not discuss a specific tool or technology for data visualization, although all charts and dashboards contained in the book have been drawn in Tableau.

The book contains many charts and dashboards you can use as inspiration for your next charts.

Outline

The book has 14 chapters, distributed in three parts:

Part 1

• Introduction

Part 2

1. Habits of a Good Data Analyst
2. Data Quality and Accuracy
3. Know and Understand the Data
4. Keep it Simple
5. Attention to Detail
6. Designing for the Audience
7. Trying New Things
8. Iterate to Improve
9. Effective Use of…