{"id":7318,"date":"2017-07-13T14:00:59","date_gmt":"2017-07-13T17:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mindthegraph.com\/?p=7318"},"modified":"2022-10-18T08:40:44","modified_gmt":"2022-10-18T11:40:44","slug":"create-charts-easily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/blog\/create-charts-easily\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create amazing charts easily"},"content":{"rendered":"

Almost as important as having solid results about you research is to present them well. However, for many people, one of the most difficult about write a scientific paper is how to present the scientific data. That\u00a0means, to share research data in a visual and concise way.<\/p>\n

Don’t forget this: If your readers are having a hard time trying to figure out what you are saying, your communication has failed.<\/p>\n

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Make yourself understood easily<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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So your research can reach more people.<\/p>\n

Charts are a powerful tool to scientific communication, but they need to be organized and clean. They can help you making your communication efficient.<\/p>\n

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Tips to create charts<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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1.Know the type of data you have<\/strong><\/p>\n

What are the most important data and need to be highlighted.<\/p>\n

2. Find a narrative<\/strong><\/p>\n

You are telling a story to your readers.<\/p>\n

3. Focus on the critical information<\/strong><\/p>\n

This means, let it go not necessary information, avoid the \u201ctoo much\u201d.<\/p>\n

4. Choose the right type of chart to your data<\/strong><\/p>\n

Line chart: to display and emphasize trends in data over time
\nPie chart: to compare categories, usually parts of a whole
\nArea chart: to highlight the change of values over time
\nScatter chart: to plot multiple data points<\/p>\n

5. Visual matters<\/strong><\/p>\n

Data visualization can drives the article impact. A well-organized chart will be more interesting to your readers. Don\u2019t forget things like color, contrast, size and arrangement.<\/p>\n

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How to create charts at Mind the graph<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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See a tutorial showing how to create a graphic using Mind the Graph with the new features:<\/span><\/p>\n

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