One of the nice things about professional writing courses is that most of the papers should have graphics. Some examples of graphics would be; drawings, diagrams, photographs, illustrations of all sorts, tables, pie charts.
Drawings, Diagrams and Photos:
To show objects, place, people and relationships between them better, you can use drawings, diagrams and photos. Illustrations and photographs, can run anywhere from minimal detail to maximal detail. Diagrams show a more abstract, schematic view of things and Photographs provide the most detail of all.
Tables:
Tables are those rows and columns of numbers and words, mostly numbers. They permit quick access to and relatively easy comparison of information. Great for numerical data!
Charts and Graphs-
Charts and graphs are actually just another way of presenting the same data that is presented in tables — although a more dramatic and interesting one.
General Guidelines in using graphics:
- Use graphics whenever they would normally be necessary, don't be lazy!
- Always discuss graphics in nearby text preceding the graphic. Don't just throw a graphic out there unexplained.
- Make sure your graphics are appropriate to your audience, subject matter, and purpose.
- Intersperse graphics and text on the same page. Don't put graphics on pages by themselves.
- Indicate the source of any graphic you have borrowed
This topic is very good and very interesting. It is very helpful when there are visuals to compliment the text that people right. I also agree on the fact that you should not put visuals without text. I think you gave good information on your topic. Good job.
ReplyDeleteGood job, I agree with Andres that you made a good point about not putting visuals without text. I also think you did a great job addressing "Indicate the source of any graphic you have borrowed", some people don't realize that you should cite an image, as well as text that is from another source. If it is copyrighted, it needs to be cited.
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