15.286
Communicating with Data
Focuses on structuring the oral and visual communication of data. Introduces these concepts and a methodology of self-reflection to help students accelerate their life-long learning process. Improves students' ability to develop strategic communications that use data to persuade others to take action. Primary focus is on reducing barriers to action by making data as easy as possible for others to absorb through clear structure, clear design, and clear delivery. Significant time will be devoted to practice. Students give and receive substantial feedback on their work.
Prerequisites & course information
Prereq: 15.280 , 15.284 , or permission of instructor G (Spring; first half of term) 3-0-3 units Credit cannot also be received for 15.287 , 15.721
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027