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Important questions to consider while reviewing the published literature |
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What fundamental characteristics comprise
an effective graph? |
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Is graphic design in science a matter of
art and personal taste, or are there well defined conventions for the
graphical presentation of scientific data? |
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How does the graphical presentation of
scientific data influence the interpretation of the data? |
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How do graphs designed for printed
publications differ from graphs prepared for oral and poster
presentations, or electronic publications? |
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How do journal guidelines differ in their
requirements for the graphical presentation of scientific data? |
| Optional readings - recommended | |
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Connor, C.W. 1989. The poster session: A guide for preparation. GSA
News & Information 17:17-20.
(*access codes required) |
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Elam, K. 2001.
Geometry of design: Studies in proportion and composition. Princeton
Architectural Press. |
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Huff, D. 1954.
How to lie with statistics. W.W. Norton & Company. |
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Gigerenzer, G.
2002. Calculated risks: How to know when numbers deceive you. Simon &
Schuster. |
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Monmonier, M.
1996. How to lie with maps. Second edition. The University of Chicago Press. |
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Prusinkiewicz,
P., A. Lindenmayer, and J. S. Hanan. 1991. The algorithmic beauty of plants.
Springer Verlag. |
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Salisbury, F.B.
1996. Units, Symbols, and Terminology for Plant Physiology. Oxford
University Press. |
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Tuffe, E.R. 2008.
The cognitive style of PowerPoint: Pitching out corrupts within. Second
Edition. Graphics Press.
edwardtufte.com. |
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Tufte, E.R.
2006. Beautiful evidence. Graphics Press. |
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Tufte, E.R. 2001. The visual display of quantitative
information. Second edition. Graphics Press, Cheshire. |
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Tufte, E.R.
1997. Visual explanations. Graphics Press. |
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Tufte, E.R.
1990. Envisioning information. Graphics Press. |
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Yau, N. 2011.
Visualize This: The Flowing Data Guide to Design, Visualization, and
Statistics. Wiley.
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Computer software - recommended |
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Tutorials on using SigmaPlot |
Technical tips for SigmaPlot |
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SigmaPlot by Systat.
A comprehensive computer software program for designing scientific graphs
suitable for journal and book publication. |
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Systat.
A comprehensive statistical software package for scientists. |
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TableCurve 2D by Systat. A
comprehensive software program for two-dimensional analyzes and curve
fitting of data. |
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TableCurve 3D by Systat. A
comprehensive software program for three-dimensional analyzes and curve
fitting of data. |
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Corel Graphics Suite*. Photopaint for photo-editing and Draw for
object-oriented graphics |
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Adobe Creative Suite*. Photoshop for
photo-editing and Illustrator for object-oriented graphics |
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Visio by Microsoft*. A comprehensive software program for creating flow diagrams |
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*Educational prices available via the UI Vandal Store |
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