Research SA2

Why use tables and graphs?

- facilitate readers' understanding of the work
- summarize info

Number: Table

appears above table in bold font

Title: Table

appears one double-spaced line below table number - ITALICIZED

Headings: Table

all tables should include column headings

Body: Table

includes rows and columns, cell is point of intersection between row and column

Notes: Table

GENERAL, SPECIFIC, PROBABILITY

appear below table to describe contents of table

not all tables include notes

Number: Figure

appears above figure in BOLD

Title: Figure

appears one double-spaced line below figure number in ITALIC

Image: Figure

chart, graph, photograph, drawing or other illustration

Legend: Figure

positioned within borders of figure,, explains any given symbols

Note: Figure

GENERAL, SPECIFIC, PROBABILITY

appears below figure

not all figures include notes

Size & Proportion of Elements

use a simple sans serif font (arial, calibri, lucida sans unicode)

font size is no smaller than 8 no larger than 14 points

Spelling, Capitalization, & Numbers Within Figure Image

title case for axis labels

number to no.

percentage to %

Shading

limit number of different shadings

use distinct shadings to distinguish bars/segments

if more than 2 shadings are needed use patterns

Gridlines & 3-D Effects

avoid use for decoration unless needed with many data points

Advantage of Colors in Figures

aids for better understanding

Disadvantage of Colors in Figures

high cost of colored ink compared to black and white

Setting Colors

colors should contrast

should pass WCAG 2.0 or Level AA standards

use pattern to distinguish w smth other than color