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Visulaize

Develop Data Literacy Skills

Gospel Insight

When Nephi was commanded to build a ship (1 Nephi 17), he had no prior knowledge or blueprint. Instead of handing him detailed instructions, the Lord showed him what to do:

“Thou shalt construct a ship, after the manner which I shall show thee... And it came to pass that the Lord told me whither I should go to find ore…” (1 Nephi 17:8–10)

Why did the Lord show instead of tell?
Because visual guidance fosters deeper understanding.

Just as Nephi asked the Lord where to find ore, you must ask where your data came from and how it was formed.

As a business communicator, your responsibility is similar. Don’t just report numbers—show what matters so others can see clearly, understand deeply, and act wisely. Thoughtful data visualization is a form of stewardship.

As a disciple of Christ, you’ll practice inspired leadership—helping others see truth with clarity and compassion.

Project Roadmap

The Data Visualization and Interpretation task is another scaffolding step in your Business Research Article project. You’ll create one of the two required visualizations for your article.

Why This Matters

Being able to create compelling and accurate data visuals is a super power in business. Your graphic will grab a reader’s attention first, before they read the text. Practicing using AI tools, working to define content, and polishing your final data viz will all be extremely useful in your future work. It will also make your final Business Research Article draft easier and sharper.

Data Visualization Tools

It is beyond the scope of MCom 320 to teach you to use all available data visualization tools, but you should watch tutorials and practice using them to improve your data literacy skills.

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