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Data Visualization Series

Data Visualization Series

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Tableau 1: Data Visualization - Getting Started

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This tutorial is the first of a two-part series on Tableau, covering the basics of using this data visualization tool.

Topics:

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

Prerequisites: None.

Tableau 2: Data Visualization - Beyond Basics

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

Topics:

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

Prerequisites: None.

Mapping Census Data with Social Explorer

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

Topics:

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

Prerequisites: None.

GIS Mapping Series

GIS Mapping Series

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Geographic Information System (GIS) technology is commonly used by private, non-profit, and government agencies for planning and analysis involving geospatial data. This introductory tutorial series aim to provide attendees with foundational information about geospatial data concepts, coordinate systems, map design, spatial analysis and geospatial landscape. The tutorial will be taught using ArcGIS software to manage and analyze geospatial data, conduct basic spatial analysis, and produce maps. By the end of the tutorial , attendees will be able to complete a small-scale geospatial data project which involves producing final maps using real-world data. No special background knowledge or skills are required to attend. All are welcome.

Skill Requirements: Attendance at GIS 1 prior to GIS 2 preferred.

Software Requirements for Hands-on Participation:

GIS 1: Getting Started

Topics:

  • Introduction to GIS, map design and coordination and projection systems
  • Introduction to ArcGIS
  • Working with spatial data and maps (basics):
    • Geospatial data and shapefiles
    • Mapmaking: Loading and viewing map data
    • Adding map elements: Adding legends, scales, titles, and inset maps
    • Saving and exporting maps to PDF and image files

GIS 2: Spatial Analysis and Arc Toolbox

Topics:

  • Combining databases and attribute tables
  • Using Arc Toolbox
  • Demographic mapping and choropleth mapping
  • Visualizations: point maps, heat maps
  • Subset features on a map, changing aesthetics
  • Basic spatial relationship models
  • Using Spatial Analyst Tools

ArcGIS StoryMaps

ArcGIS StoryMaps: Getting Started

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This tutorial is to provide a strong basis of understanding of the ESRI program ArcGIS StoryMaps. 

StoryMaps builds off past ESRI mapping tools by combining many of these into one more intuitive product. This tutorial will include the necessary information and processes for building your own storymap project and to incorporate robust mapping products that contextualize your project. Attendees will be able to participate in creating a mock storymap to familiarize themselves with the program.

Those with GSU student or faculty status can use the program on personal devices to follow along virtually and will have access to machines during the in-person lesson.

Topics

  • Introduction to StoryMaps
    • Adding images, videos, audio clips, and other forms of media
    • Creating a theme
    • Express Mapping
    • Swipe tool
    • Guided tour tool
  • Incorporating maps into your story
  • Introduction to ArcOnline (as it pertains to StoryMaps)
  • Interdisciplinary Storytelling
  • GIS Storytelling

Prerequisites: None.