Journalists worldwide who are interested in in alternative forms of storytelling can attend this webinar.

News University, the e-learning arm of the Poynter Institute, offers a webinar, "Five Steps to Stronger Data Visualization," which will be broadcast at 2 p.m. EST on April 26.

Topics include: how to tell engaging stories in a visual way without photographs; how to make sense of data for your audience; best practices for sharing data-driven stories; and how to carry out an effective process for turning raw data into compelling stories

Course instructor Sarah Quinn teaches visual journalism, leadership and multimedia. She directs Poynter's EyeTrack research of reading habits, which helps journalists determine the best forms for storytelling in print, on tablet and online.

This webinar costs US$29.95 for individuals, US$34.95 for groups between two and five, and US$44.95 for groups of six or more.

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