is my graph effective - checklist

IS MY GRAPH EFFECTIVE? THE INFOLIST SERIES WHAT? What message should the graph tell? What information should be emphasized? Financial Statistical WHY? Why is this message important to me? Why is this message important to other readers of the graph? Why is this message true? HOW? Is it proportional? Are numbers or other facts quoted out of context? Do you really need the 3-D option turned on? Which graph type presents your message best? Pie Vertical bar Horizontal bar Stacked bar Line Area Other FINISHING TOUCHES Are there any unnecessary facts included in the graph? Are all words spelled out, where possible? Are the words running from left to right mostly? Are words spelled in upper and lower case? Is the orientation on the page and graph size appropriate for the message and context of delivery? This information is being provided simply to give you a better understanding of some of the issues related to the preparation of effective graphs. No final conclusions about the

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Page 1: Is My Graph Effective - checklist

IS MY GRAPH EFFECTIVE?THE INFOLIST SERIES

WHAT?

What message should the graph tell? What information should be emphasized?

Financial Statistical

WHY?

Why is this message important to me? Why is this message important to other readers of the graph? Why is this message true?

HOW?

Is it proportional? Are numbers or other facts quoted out of context? Do you really need the 3-D option turned on? Which graph type presents your message best?

Pie Vertical bar Horizontal bar Stacked bar Line Area Other

FINISHING TOUCHES

Are there any unnecessary facts included in the graph? Are all words spelled out, where possible? Are the words running from left to right mostly? Are words spelled in upper and lower case? Is the orientation on the page and graph size appropriate for

the message and context of delivery?

This information is being provided simply to give you a better understanding of some of the issues related to the preparation of effective graphs. No final conclusions about the significance of graph information should be

reached by completing this InfoList without further review and consultation with a business advisor. If you have any questions or comments regarding any of the material herein, please contact Chaim Yudkowsky at 410-736-9875.

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