Integrated graphics bar charts in techincal writing
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A look at bar charts in technical writing, including; the kid of data bar charts are used for, design considerations, and how to describe bar charts.
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Integrated graphics bar charts in techincal writing
- 2. OUTCOMES
- 4. OUTCOMES Explain what bar charts are used for
- 5. OUTCOMES Recognize different kinds of charts and their functions
- 7. OUTCOMES Analyze and describe the contents of a bar chart
- 8. graphs and charts why do we use them?
- 9. Graphs and charts display numbers using shapes, colors and patterns.
- 10. They’re especially useful for showing comparisons, patterns and trends.
- 11. bar charts what kind of data do they show?
- 13. Bar charts (or bar graphs)are used to show and compare discrete categories of data.
- 16. each bar shows a specific quantity
- 17. types different types of bar chart
- 18. Basic
- 19. used to display one trend or theme Basic
- 20. Horizontal
- 21. when there are a lot of categories Horizontal
- 22. or when the categories have long titles Horizontal
- 23. Grouped
- 24. a separate bar represents each subgroup Grouped
- 25. Stacked
- 26. Monthly Sales PhonesSold 0 100 200 300 400 500 Companies Apple HTC LG Samsung January February
- 27. Monthly Sales 0 225 450 675 900 Apple HTC LG Samsung January February
- 28. this shows how much each subgroup contributed to the total Stacked
- 29. parts of a bar chart
- 31. guidelines for using bar charts
- 32. only use bar charts to compare values that are noticeably different
- 33. only use bar charts to compare values that are noticeably different small differences won’t show
- 34. Keep the chart simple and easy to read
- 35. Keep the chart simple and easy to read don’t include too much information
- 36. label both scales to show what is being measured
- 37. number your scales in units familiar to your audience
- 38. use colors and patterns to make the graph easy to read
- 40. You don’t need discuss the information
- 41. You should write a report about the information
- 43. introduce
- 44. state what the chart is about
- 45. Figure 1 is a bar chart that shows the percentage of students who are proficient in a foreign language in six different countries. Students Who Are Proficient in a Foreign Language
- 46. Figure 1 is a bar chart that shows the percentage of students who are proficient in a foreign language in six different countries. Students Who Are Proficient in a Foreign Language
- 47. state the trend
- 48. explain the main idea shown in the data
- 49. As shown, overall, a far higher percentage of female students are proficient in a foreign language than males. Students Who Are Proficient in a Foreign Language
- 50. give examples
- 51. give some specific data that supports main idea
- 52. In India, for example, around 68 percent of female students are proficient in a foreign language compared to only around 55 percent of males. Similarly, around 65 percent of Romanian females can speak another language while only about 42 percent of males can. Likewise, in Vietnam, Russian and China, more girls are proficient in a second language than boys. Students Who Are Proficient in a Foreign Language
- 53. In India, for example, around 68 percent of female students are proficient in a foreign language compared to only around 55 percent of males. Similarly, around 65 percent of Romanian females can speak another language while only about 42 percent of males can. Likewise, in Vietnam, Russian and China, more girls are proficient in a second language than boys. Students Who Are Proficient in a Foreign Language
- 54. you can also mention exceptions to the trend
- 55. In fact, Thailand is the only country in the chart where more male students are proficient than females.
- 57. remind the audience of the main idea
- 59. To conclude, fluency in a foreign language is far more prominent amongst women than it is amongst men.
- 61. the topic and concluding sentences are like the bun on a burger
- 62. DON’T
- 66. comparison comparing and contrasting data
- 67. we use bar charts to compare sets of data
- 69. implicit comparison Approximately 65 percent of women speak a foreign language. Around 45 percent of men speak a foreign language.
- 71. Approximately 65 percent of women speak a foreign language. Around 45 percent of men speak a foreign language. explicit comparison
- 72. explicit comparison Approximately 65 percent of women speak a foreign language but only around 45 percent of men speak a foreign language.
- 73. use appropriate language to help make your comparisons more explicit
- 74. review