How to Use Data to Make Your Point

Data can make or break an argument. Instead of simply voicing an opinion, it’s important to use data to back up your point. The first step is however, overcoming any intimidation or fear you might have about working with data.

Watch on demand to learn from Scott Beliveau, Branch Chief, Advanced Analytics, United States Patent and Trademark Office, about how you can become comfortable using data narratives to give depth and authority to your positions and build support for them in meetings.

Specifically, you’ll learn:

• How to properly visualize data in a presentation to be impactful.
• Tips for using data to make graphs, charts and tables that will illustrate your point.
• The tools and resources you need to incorporate data into your work.