Same data, five containers
The canteen has a term of sales data. You could put it in a slide show, a report, a live screen, a poster or a short video.
The container is called the format. Pick the wrong one and the best data goes unread.
Key words
| Word | What it means | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Format | The form a message takes. | A report |
| Presentation | A talk with slides, given to a group. | Five slides for the council |
| Report | A written document with findings and detail. | A term sales report |
| Dashboard | One screen of charts and figures that update as data changes. | Today's sales on a wall screen |
| Infographic | A poster that mixes short text, icons and numbers. | A poster of the top five meals |
| Video | A moving picture with sound that explains a message. | A one minute explainer |
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By the end of this lesson
Note
I can describe five formats and choose one that suits a reader and a job.
Starter: what you already know
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Starter: what you already know
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Five formats compared
| Format | Best for | Strength | Drawback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation | A group in a room | You can answer questions live | Needs everyone there at one time |
| Report | Full detail and a record | Room for method and evidence | Slow to read |
| Dashboard | Numbers that change all day | Always up to date | Can get cluttered and hide the reasons |
| Infographic | The public or a quick read | Easy to remember | Little detail and can oversimplify |
| Video | Explaining steps or a story | Sound and motion keep attention | Needs captions and time to make |
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Check: pick the format
Have a go
Check: pick the format
3 questionsHave a go: your answers are marked here and then forgotten. Sign in if you would like your score kept, and to pick up where you left off.Sign in to keep your score
Your answers are marked here and are not kept. A college account keeps every student’s marks.