Chapter 13:  Creating-Reader Centered Graphics

Guideline 5: Use Graphics Software and Existing Graphics Effectively

• Be careful with programs and their default settings.

• Be careful using existing graphics created by you or your co-workers.  A graphic originally produced for a communication may not be appropriate for another communication.

Guideline 6: Integrate Your Graphics With Your Text

• Introduce graphics with your text

• Place your graphics near your references to them

• State the conclusions you want your readers to draw

• When appropriate, include explanations in your figures

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