Research Data Services @ Georgia State University Library: WORKSHOPS ~ Data Visualization & Mapping (Tableau, Social Explorer)

This workshop is the second of a two-part series on Tableau. This workshop is the first of a two-part series on Tableau. This workshop will introduce users to the basics of using Tableau, a powerful data visualization tool.

Workshop Topics:

• Importing data
• Navigating the Tableau interface
• Creating simple visualizations (worksheets, dashboards and stories)
• Saving, publishing and sharing visualization

Prerequisites: None.

Workshop materials available here.

Tableau 2: Tableau Data Visualization - Beyond Basics

This workshop teaches more advanced skills for those who have familiarity with the basics of importing data and constructing basic visualizations in Tableau.

Workshop Topics:

• Customizing worksheets, dashboards, and stories
• Working with more complex visualization types
• Adding calculations to graphs

Prerequisites: None.

Workshop materials available here.

This workshop introduces finding and mapping demographic information using Social Explorer.

Workshop Topics:

• Navigating the Social Explorer interface
• Creating interactive demographic maps
• Finding and exporting data tables

Prerequisites: None.