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Appendix B: Reading GraphicsThe Skilled Reader
(Updated Edition) by D. J. HenryPowerPoint Presentation
by Gretchen Starks-MartinSt. Cloud State University, MN
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Basic Guidelines for Reading Graphics
Read the title or caption (usually at the top).Note the source (usually at the bottom).Read any footnotes.Read the labels of the columns and rows. (See the examples in Appendix B.)
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Analyzing the GraphicAnalyze the graphic’s format.Analyze the unit of measurement.Analyze trends and patterns.
Note the examples in Appendix B.
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Three Basic Types of GraphicsTables
Graphs
Diagrams
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TablesA table is a systematic ordering of facts in rows and columns for easy reference.Its purpose is to classify and compare the given facts.Often the facts are given as numbers or statistics.
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GraphsGraphs show the relationship between two or more sets of ideas.Line graphs, bar graphs, and circle graphs (or pie charts) are the most common.
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DiagramsA diagram is a graphic that explains in detail the relationships between the parts of an idea to the whole idea.Flow charts, pictograms, and drawings are examples.
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Practice your skills by taking the review tests in Appendix B.