Mastering Story Telling
For you Mastering Story Telling should know the following:
Explain why storytelling is beneficial 
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Describe the five essential elements to consider when you craft a story 
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Create an audience profile by developing personas 
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Cull insights from your work that will draw the attention of your audience 
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Determine the context(s) in which you will present your story and the special considerations needed for each situation 
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Structure your story so that it has a beginning, a middle and an end 
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Plan your storyline using tools such as scripts, storyboards, experience maps and wireframes 
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Supplement your story with visuals 
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Practice your storytelling as a way to get feedback about the story’s strengths and weaknesses 
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Locate templates for a  wide variety of story planning tools at the Data Visualization Community of Practice 
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