Turning research data into powerful visuals

Cluster

Communication skills

Target group

Members of the Doctoral School, no previous knowledge required

Aim

• Identifying 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.

Programme

By the end of this workshop you will have covered 4 themes:

1. An introduction to data visualization
2. Graphical representation of data
3. Design and production of data visualization
4. Visualization of scientific research

Day 1: Graphical representation of data

• Part I: An introduction to data visualization (theme 1)
• Part II: Graphical representation of data (theme 2)

Day 2: Designing and creating graphs

• Part III: Producing and designing data visuals (theme 3)

Day 3: Group discussion and case studies

• Part IV: Visualizing your research (theme 4)

Teacher

Koen Van den Eeckhout

Time schedule & Venue

Registration procedure

First semester: Follow this link to subscribe to the registration or waiting list.
Second semester:  Follow this link to subscribe to the registration or waiting list.

Your registration will be confirmed by separate e-mail from the Doctoral School.

Cancellation of your registration can only be performed by sending an email to doctoralschools@ugent.be.

Registration fee

Free of charge for members of the Doctoral School. The no show policy applies.

Number of participants

16

Language

English

Evaluation methods and criteria (doctoral training programme)

100% active participation & home assignment (4 to 8 hours).

After successful participation, the Doctoral School will add this course to your curriculum of the Doctoral Training Programme in Oasis. Please note that this takes up to one to two months after completion of the course.