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**THIS WEEK**

 
Both groups are meeting this week outside of the regular schedule. We hope to see you there!
 
Tableau - Wednesday, 11am || Zoom link  | Add to bCal
     Tableau Strategies - Chapter 3: Making Comparisons
  

Excel - Thursday,11am ||  Zoom link  | Add to bCal
     Getting Started with Google Apps Script
  

 

Wednesday, November 2, 11am 
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Topic:
Tableau Strategies - Chapter 3: Making Comparisons

Description:
Available online through our wonderful UCB Library, Tableau Strategies: Solving Real, Practical Problems with Data Analytics by Ann Jackson & Luke Stanke, is less a reference book and more a practical solutions workbook. Each chapter focuses on a specific type of analysis or data type. As a group, we'll take it a chapter at a time, reviewing the insights and working through some of the strategies. Feel free to review the chapter ahead of the session and come with questions or insights for the group.

Strategies covered in this chapter:

  • Format bar charts so they have a fresh or unique look and feel
  • Build a lollipop chart (and understand some of its drawbacks)
  • Build a Cleveland dot plot
  • Show change from year to year in a single bar chart
  • Build a bump chart
  • Build a barbell plot
  • Build a trellis chart or create small multiples
  • Create a parallel coordinates chart

 

 

 

Thursday, Nov 3, 11am 
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Getting Started with Google Apps Script

Join Noam Manor and Malcolm Quon for a demonstration of how to get started with using Google Apps Script to expand the functionality of Google tools.

The presentation will cover the following topics:

  • Why and when to use Google Apps Script
  • Overview of the Google Apps Script development environment
  • Writing your first script
  • Tips and lessons learned
  • Q&A
     
  • Running agenda
  • Suggestion / contact form

What are Masterminds? 

Peer-led social learning groups about a specific topic. In Cal Data Visualization Network, those are usually applications used in making data visualization.
 

When do Mastermind Groups Meet?

Usually 11 to 12pm. Meetings are either monthly or bi-monthly, depending on the topic. 
 

How can I attend?

Sign up for the Cal Data Visualization Network newsletter to stay up to date. 
 

Current Mastermind Groups:

  • Tableau
  • Excel & Sheets

What to Expect When You Attend:

Mastermind groups are less formal than other Community of Practice meetings. Staff are welcome to bring questions they have related to the topic and hear suggestions from others. They are also encouraged to bring examples of work they've done using the software, or resources they've found to be helpful to share with others.

Mastermind groups are places to network with others on campus who do what you do, and who are interested in the same technical topics. As such, each mastermind group has a Host, but it's attendees who generate the content.
 

Content includes:

  • Questions
  • Resources
  • Examples
  • Points for discussion
  • Best practices


What Mastermind Groups are Not:

Mastermind groups are not classes. While you may learn something when you attend, it is not a classroom environment. Everyone is encouraged to participate equally. You don't have to be an expert.
 

Who Can Attend a Mastermind Group?

Anyone in the campus community. Whether you've never used the software before, or you're an expert. Everyone has something to contribute.

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