Data and the Power of Persuasion
Public Workshop Syllabus 2024
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Workshop Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
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Format: In-person​
Duration: 7 hours | 10AM - 5PM​
Fee: IDR 1,850,000 Nett
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Location: JP Live! Space​
Address: The Jakarta Post Building 5th Floor, Jl. Palmerah Barat No 142-143, Jakarta
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Workshop Description
This one-day workshop is designed to equip participants with the skills to effectively incorporate data into their reports and craft persuasive narratives that influence decision-making. Through a combination of theoretical insights, practical exercises, and peer feedback, attendees will learn how to structure reports that not only inform but also persuade.
Workshop Goals / Learning Outcomes
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Enhance Data Integration Skills
Develop the ability to source, analyze, and integrate relevant data into your reports to strengthen their arguments.
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Develop Persuasive Writing Techniques
Craft compelling narratives that effectively combine data with persuasive language to influence their audience.
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Apply Data-Driven Persuasion
Join a hands-on experience in creating reports that balance factual data with persuasive elements, ensuring clarity and impact in communication.
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Participation Policy
We are committed to providing a productive and engaging learning environment for all participants. We kindly request adherence to the participation policy which highlights punctuality, active participation, healthy discussion and for the participants to come prepared to engage with the workshop materials and participate in activities. This includes completing any pre-workshop assignments and being ready to share ideas and work during the sessions.
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Lesson Plan
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10:00 AM - 10:15 AM / Introduction and Workshop Overview
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Overview of the workshop goals and structure
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM / Lecture - Understanding the Role of Data in Reports
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The importance of data in decision-making
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Types of data (quantitative vs. qualitative)
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Integration data into your reports for impact
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10:45 AM - 11:15 AM / Lecture - Crafting Data-Driven Arguments
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Turning data into compelling narratives
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Structuring reports to highlight key data insights
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Common pitfalls in data presentation
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11:15 AM - 12 NOON / Exercise: Rewriting Report Section​
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Rewrite a poorly written report section with better data integration
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Group discussion
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12 NOON - 1:00 PM / Lunch
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1:00 PM - 1:30 PM / Lecture - The Principles of Persuasive Writing
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Understanding your audience: tailor your message
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The power of rhetoric: Ethos, Logos, Pathos
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Strategies for making a strong persuasive argument
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1:30 PM - 2.00 PM / Lecture - Combining Data with Persuasive Writing
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​Balancing facts with persuasive language
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Integrating data seamlessly into your narrative
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Write compelling conclusions and recommendations based on data
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2:00 PM - 3.00 PM / Exercise - Write A Short Persuasive Report
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Write a short report using simple data sets with a compelling narrative and persuasion
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3:00 PM - 4.30 PM / Group Review
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Feedback and discussions​
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