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Instructions: Review the journal literature for an example of a poorly designed pie graph.

Scan the graph and click on the image icon below to insert the image (see page 3 for scanning and file settings).

Complete your analysis of the graph (page 2).

Submit this document to the Professor by email or Microsoft OneDrive

Source
Enter the source for your graph (complete citation; use citation format of the journal, Ecology.

Analysis

What is the principal point illustrated by the data in the graph?

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Can the principal point be discerned without reading the figure legend? Why or why not?

Yes ☐ No ☐

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What are the primary issues with the graph that make it a poorly designed graph?

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What revisions would you recommend to improve the graph for clarity, readability, and illustration of the purpose of the research finding?

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Settings for scanning images

Set the scanner for a resolution of 150 dpi.

If you do not have access to a scanner, scan the image at a local office service center (e.g., Kinkos FedEX, Office Depot, Staples, a copy center, or local library).

Use “black and white” setting for graphs with solid components (e.g., lines, symbols, etc.).

Use “gray scale” setting for graphs with gray areas (e.g., shading, patterns).

Use “color” setting for graphs that have color components.

Save your image as a “jpg” file (no compression).

To insert the image into this document:

Click in the image box (page 1).

On Word home menu:

Select Insert

Select Picture

Browse to your image file

OK.

Select the image and adjust its size (if needed) to fit within margins of the first page.