Preparing effective flow charts

There is no single way to prepare a flow chart. However the following guidelines will
help you to create flowcharts that effectively communicate your message:

List every stage in a logical order.

Use the same size symbols.
Maintain even spacing around symbols and ensure that they line up neatly.
Use arrows as connectors to link each process symbol.
Ensure that only one line goes into a decision symbol; however, two or three lines can
come out of this symbol with the following exception:
Only one line should come out of a process symbol.
Avoid very colourful symbols as they are distracting.
Use short, clear statements in your process symbols.
Ensure that your text is readable.