Justification
For
Serving Real Needs
Design or maintain services based on evidence of needs.
Data Story Format
"We have gathered and analyzed data from ___[our community]___ showing real needs that we can meet. We are ready develop new services, and we ask for ____[resources]____ to accomplish ___[goal]_____."
Possible Use
We have gathered data from our community and analyzed US federal data showing real literacy needs that we can meet. We are developing new services, and we need staff time and publicity funds to accomplish expanding our literacy programming for children and families.
Real Story Examples
Among many U.S. children, reading for fun has become less common, federal data shows. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2021/11/12/among-many-u-s-children-reading-for-fun-has-become-less-common-federal-data-shows/
Contending with the impact of drug use on libraries: https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/colorado-libraries-contend-with-a-string-of-meth-contaminations
Transition-Aged Youth: programs designed to support the personal growth of and development of services for Transition Aged Youth (TAY) and Non-Minor Dependents (NMD) across Los Angeles County who have been foster youth and are at risk for adverse outcomes. https://imls-spr.imls.gov/Public/Details/92216
Data Visualization Recommendations
General Guidance
Justification: Consider using bar or line charts to show how the previous need and how that need has been served. An arrow can draw the audience's attention to the magnitude of the change.
