Telling stories with data visualization

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2015

Authors

Maria Pereira (Author) FEUP; Sérgio Nunes (Author) FEUP; Tiago Devezas (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: NHT 2015 - Proceedings of the 2015 Workshop on Narrative and Hypertext - co-located with HT 2015

Pages: 7-11

2015 Workshop on Narrative and Hypertext, NHT 2015

1 September 2015

Indexing

Scopus - 12 Citations

Scientific classification

FOS: Social sciences > Media and communications

Associated Projects

BESTCASE-RL1-SIBILA - Towards Smart Interacting Blocks that Improve Learned Advice

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00K-9RX

DOI: 10.1145/2804565.2804567

Abstract (EN): In this article we survey the historical background and development of information and data visualization, and an overview of the intersection of data visualization with storytelling applied to the field of data journalism, where it finds its most widespread use in narrative visualizations. We start by explaining why the mere act of visualization can be highly useful to readers, helping them discover patterns and comprehend information. Backed by historical references, we will describe how some of the first data visualizations were used to explain facts, understand certain events, and determine courses of action. We will then outline how storytelling and narrative techniques are being currently used with data visualization to leverage the power of visual expression. Our goal is to characterize storytelling with data as a vibrant and interesting field that current journalism practices employ to help readers understand and form opinions on complex facts. By presenting concepts like storytelling with data and data stories, we aim to spark interest in further research in the applications of data visualization and narrative. © 2015 ACM.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific