1. Our Time Line Thursday, October 6 Assignment 3 homework explained. Due: In class Tuesday, October 11. Value: 4 points towards Other Writing. Friday, October 7 Graphics and how to prepare homework. Due to Turnitin on Friday, October 7. Value: 4 points towards your Other Writing grade.

5. Ch. 12, Slide 5 Illustrating Data Functions of graphics  To clarify data  To create visual interest  To condense and simplify data  To make numerical data meaningful Copyright © 2010 Nelson Education Ltd.

6. Complete this chart. From p. 352, Ex. 11.11

7. Infographics Stand Alone

8. Graphics Support Your Words

9. Formal Report Chart

10. Informal Spot Chart

12. Identifying Stories in Our Data  Note a relationship or trend that stands out and deserves special emphasis.  Should be a piece of information you want your reader to remember. Should not repeat your graphic’s title.

13. Introducing your chart means… Referring to your chart by number Summarizing the main point of your chart OR Telling your audience what to notice. Example: Two thirds of the responding employees, as shown in Figure 3, favour a flextime schedule. As well, …. OR As Figure 3 shows two thirds of …

14. As Figure 5 highlights 75% of Canadians file their income tax returns electronically. As Figure 2 shows from 2008 to 2013, international student enrollment has increased significantly from 889 students to 1592. Reference to chart and brief observation.

15. 1. Introduce your chart by number. 2. Tell reader what to notice; point out something significant. Instead of : The numbers are shown in Figure 2. Write: As shown in Figure 2, students’ library use increases during final exams. Instead of: Figure 6 shows sold watches. Write: Figure 6 shows an increase in Cabot Trail watch sales at the Spring Garden location.

16. The Table or Figure # reference in your report tells reader when to look and what to look for Weak reference: The chart below shows… Write: As shown in Figure 1, students’ library use increases during final exams.

19. Range of Formality Formal Report ChartInformal Spot Chart

20. A Good Title Tells a Complete Story Answers the 5Ws Who: Goal Zero What: Annual sales Where: Canada When: 2010-15 Why: For comparison Possible Title or Caption for Chart Goal Zero’s Annual Sales in Canada, 2010-15

21. Tells a Complete Story with a Descriptive Title Source: Saint Mary’s University, 2013

24. Include a Source Acknowledgement Located under chart Source: Statistics Canada, 2014 Must include this label followed by a colon. Name of source Source year

25. Two Types Tables Figures Table 1 Figure 1 Table 2Figure 2 Table 3 Figure 3

26. Tables Show Exact Values Canadian Consumer Credit, 2005-2007 ($ Millions) 200520062007 Chartered Banks120,042127,659138,117 Trusts and Loans1,9605,8502,900 Life Insurance4,3304,2884,421 Credit Unions15,33916,14417,484 Special Corporations31,49936,93937,006 Source: Statistics Canada, 2008 Table 1

27. Figures Show Relationships Between Data Help reader visualize complex data Chart depends on your purpose*

28. What’s the best graphic for the purpose? See p. 340 1.Month-to-month retail store sales figures. 2.Government employment data by industry and sector, in percentages. 3.Figures comparing the sales of smartphones, tablets, and laptops over the past five years.

29. Bar Charts Compare Related Items Number of Students Source: Saint Mary’s University, 2013

30. Line Charts Show Changes Over Time and Highlight Trends Source: Saint Mary’s University, 2013

31. If purpose is to show increasing enrolments…

32. Pie Charts Show Parts-to- whole Relationships *

33. Introduce and make a meaningful observation about this chart. Add any missing components.

34. See page 346