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Creating Eleven Types of Creating Eleven Types of Reader-Centered Reader-Centered
GraphicsGraphics
Paul V. Anderson’s Technical Communication, 6th ed.
Types of GraphicsTypes of Graphics
The Best GraphicsWhen you want to help your readers . . .
Find and use data, facts, or advice. Tables
Types of GraphicsTypes of Graphics
The Best GraphicsWhen you want to help your readers . . .
Understand the relationships among variables. Line graphs
Types of GraphicsTypes of Graphics
The Best GraphicsWhen you want to help your readers . . .
Compare quantities.Bar Graphs
Pictographs
Types of GraphicsTypes of Graphics
The Best GraphicsWhen you want to help your readers . . .
See a trend.Line graphs
Bar charts
Types of GraphicsTypes of Graphics
The Best GraphicsWhen you want to help your readers . . .
See the relative sizes of the parts that make up a whole. Pie Charts
Types of GraphicsTypes of Graphics
The Best GraphicsWhen you want to help your readers . . .
See how something looks.Photographs
Drawings
Screen shots
Types of GraphicsTypes of Graphics
The Best GraphicsWhen you want to help your readers . . .
Understand how something is constructed. Photographs
Drawings
Types of GraphicsTypes of Graphics
The Best GraphicsWhen you want to help your readers . . .
Understand a processFlowcharts
Photographs
Drawings
Screen shots
Types of GraphicsTypes of Graphics
The Best GraphicsWhen you want to help your readers . . .
Understand how to do something. Photographs
Drawings
Screen shots
Types of GraphicsTypes of Graphics
The Best GraphicsWhen you want to help your readers . . .
Understand the structure of an organization. Organizational charts
Types of GraphicsTypes of Graphics
The Best GraphicsWhen you want to help your readers . . .
Understand the schedule for completing a project. Schedule charts
Read more about types of graphics in “Writer’s Reference Guide: Creating Eleven Types of
Reader-Centered Graphics” inTechnical Communication.