General Resources

The resources below were used to create the toolkit and are good supplements to the information found in it.

Data Visualizations for Early Warning Systems
This video from the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) program provides a brief overview of core data visualization principles and offers specific practices for creating visualizations that clearly communicate actionable early warning system data.

EvergreenData
Stephanie Evergreen’s website offers several helpful resources on data visualization. The Interactive Data Visualization Checklist allows you to rate your data visualization relative to 24 checkpoints, or research-based design guidelines. The checklist identifies strengths and areas for improvement. Her blogs highlight practical, research-based visualization and design approaches.

Emery’s Essentials
This online tool by Ann K. Emery can help determine which chart type is most appropriate for your data.

15 Creative Data Visualization Examples
You can find a wealth of interesting interactive visualizations online. If you’re feeling aspirational, check out this list of impressive custom visualizations.

Jonathan Schwabish’s video series explores case studies of different data visualization types with many different special guests.

A library of different information visualization types with explanations, examples, and tools for each.

Chart with Purpose
In this first of three 30 minute data visualization talks from the DaSy Center, presenters define data visualization and address five common pitfalls when creating charts.

Depict Data Studio Blog
This blog provides ideas and detailed instructions for selecting appropriate chart types, applying best practices to your charts, and more.

American Evaluation Association Data Visualization & Reporting TIG
This website offers resources, training, tools, and examples of effective data visualization.