FI1BBAR05 Analysis Reporting
FI1BBAR05 Analysis Reporting
- Course description
- Course CodeFI1BBAR05
- Level of Study5.1
- Program of StudyData Analyst 1
- Credits5
- Study Plan CoordinatorBertram Haskins, Alec Du Plessis
This course teaches candidates key report writing skills that compliments the previous prior. Candidates will be taught writing skills needed to guide the report generation process, allowing their analytical work to be presented in a professional paged document for distribution to both technical and non-technical audiences. This course builds on competence from Data Visualization, with an emphasis on static graphics for printed material.
The ability to write concise, accurate, and contextualized data reports in a timely manner is an essential skill for any data analyst regardless of if their field of interest. In this course the candidate will be taught the required skills to create appropriate reports from findings, as well as incorporate the graphics created in the data visualization course. The end product are complete reports that can be distributed to project partners or clients.
The candidate:
- has knowledge of concepts, processes and tools that are used for data reports
- has knowledge of the academic writing language and how to draft analysis for a client target audience
- has insights into using data visualizations to highlight results and findings
- understands the use of universal design principles to create accessible content
The candidate:
- masters relevant tools and techniques to write reports and publications to deliver findings
- can study and review reports to improve the quality of their own work
The candidate:
- understands the ethical principles requires to create effective data reports
- has developed an ethical attitude to writing appropriate reports for broad audience distribution
- can communicate project findings with peers, industry partners, and clients using reports
- can develop client reports as part of project deliverables
Digital Learning Resources
The learning management system (LMS) is the primary learning platform where students access most of their course materials. The content is presented in various formats, such as text, images, models, videos or podcasts. Each course follows a progression plan, designed to lead students through weekly modules at their own pace. Exercises and assignments (individual or in groups) are embedded throughout the courses to support continuous practice and assessment of the learning outcomes.
Campus Resources
In addition to the digital learning resources, campus students participate in physical learning activities led by teachers as part of the overall delivery.
Guidance
Guidance and feedback from teachers support students' learning journeys, and may be provided synchronously or asynchronously, individually or in groups, via text, video or in-person feedback.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
Course Assignment | Pass / Fail | Individual | 1 Week(s) |