Chapter 13

Graphics
 Learning Objectives
Upon completing this chapter, you will be able to prepare
well-organized, objective reports.

• Plan which parts of your report should be communicated

by graphics.
• Explain the general mechanics of constructing graphics –
size, layout, type, rules and borders, color and cross-
hatching, clip art, background, numbering, title
placement, and footnoting and acknowledgements.
• Construct textual graphics such as tables, pull quotes,
flowcharts, and process charts.
• Construct and use visual graphics such as bar charts, pie
charts, line charts, scatter diagrams ,and maps.
• Place and interpret graphics effectively.
 PLANNING THE GRAPHICS

Planning the Graphics

• A graph is any form of illustration

• Plan the use of graphics as you plan
your report.
• Relevant information can help.
• Plan graphics with your reader in mind.
• Graphics serve as supplement not
replace the writing.
DETERMINE THE GENERAL MECHANICS
OF CONSTRUCTION
The most common mechanics are as follows;

• Size Determination
• Layout Arrangement
• Type
• Rules and Borders
• Color and Cross-Hatching
• Clip Art
• Background
• Numbering
• Construction of Titles and Captions
• Placement and Titles and Captions
• Footnotes and Acknowledgements
CONSTRUCTION TEXTUAL GRAPHICS

TWO General Categories;

1) Textual(words and
numerals, 2) visual (pictures)

• Table