RED 766 | Ethical Data Visualization - 1/15/2026

This is a REd synchronous (in-person/live) session.

LIVE SESSION: Thursday, January 15, 2026 @10:00am - 11:00am, Zoom.

Class Description: Working with Edward Tufte’s theory of data graphics, this class will cover best practices in graphical communication for creating effective data visualizations. Topics to be addressed include the data-ink ratio, accessibility, pre-attentive processing, cognitive load, visual emphasis, and misleading visualizations.

Class Objectives:By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Identify graphic design principles related to data visualization practices.
• Discuss how human perception affects data visualization design.
• Critique and propose solutions to misleading visualizations.
• Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of trustworthy, accessible, and elegant data visualization design.

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Instructor:

 Kaylee P. Alexander, PhD
 Assistant Research Data Librarian
 Data Management, J. Willard Marriott Library

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REd Synchronous classes are taught by subject matter experts and provide both fundamental and advanced skills training in flipped classroom format. To register for upcoming trainings, click here to view our calendar.

Class Duration: Total duration for synchronous classes are approximately 2 hours. Those two (2) hours will be broken down into:

• A live session which will take approximately 1 hour (45-minute presentation and 15-minute Q&A) and;
• Pre and Post-work activities which will take approximately 1 hour, in total.