Excellence in Business Communication, 13th Edition
Chapter 12. Planning Reports and Proposals
"In honor of all the artists and designers making amazing data visualizations around the world, here is a collection of the best data visualizations of 2018.
Nayomi Chibana (photo, left) covers the topic at Visme.
"Data visualization uses algorithms to create images from data so humans can understand and respond to that data more effectively.
"In a talk that's part history lesson, part love letter to graphics, information designer Tommy McCall traces the centuries-long evolution of charts and diagrams -- and shows how complex data can be sculpted into beautiful shapes.
"Why do so many companies make bad decisions, even with access to unprecedented amounts of data?
"What can we learn about American intonation and sounding natural in English from analyzing a conversation between Google assistant (yes, I'm talking about a robot) and a real person?
"With 90 percent of executives already researching their company purchases on mobile devices, it won’t be long before voice search becomes common in business circles.
"With 90 percent of executives already researching their company purchases on mobile devices, it won’t be long before voice search becomes common in business circles.
"How are artificial intelligence and data visualization connected?
"Perhaps you've seen text or image buttons on various websites inviting you to "subscribe via RSS.
"We must all remember that in the end, the consumer of the product of all artificial intelligence or machine learning endeavors will be people.
The folks at Enago Academy cover the topic.
"Research needs and requirements vary with each assignment, project or paper.
A handy reference tool web landing page from North Carolina State University.
"Without realizing it, we're fluent in the language of pictures, says illustrator Christoph Niemann.
"[Recently,] a ribbon was cut in Gluckstadt, Mississippi.
Christopher Ingraham (photo, left) reports on the topic at TheWashingtonPost.
"An infographic allows freelancers, businesses and all sorts of organizations to portray information in a visual, easily digestible manner.
"Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has some tips on crafting the perfect memo, which he broke down in his annual letter to shareholders.
"You may feel you can successfully engage listeners with the critical substance of your message.
Hal Landen (photo, left) has the 10 tips at VideoUniversity.
"YouTube Video Production and Video Editing Tips for Business, Social Media Marketing World 2017: YouTube Video Production from Idea to Execution.
"Not every video can be shot on your phone, but authentic, timely video can have a high impact even if its production quality is lower.
"I spoke to top content marketers in the trenches to get their take on what’s working in the year ahead.
"When it comes to video editing, you may be wondering what’s the best tool to use.