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Draw Me a Picture

Data Presentation Techniques for the Data Challenged

James RocheAssociate Vice President

Enrollment Management

Washington State University

AACRAO 2008 / Session 405

Draw Me a Picture: Data Presentation Techniques for the Data Challenged    AACRAO 2008   Session 405

Graphics versus text & tables• Why use graphics?

• Visual representation is easier to grasp and remember

• A powerful graphic will grab the viewer’s attention and make an immediate impact

• Graphics can guide the viewer through the data

• Graphic presentation is a form of editing, gatekeeping

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Draw Me a Picture: Data Presentation Techniques for the Data Challenged    AACRAO 2008   Session 405

Some simple guidelines• Consider the audience

• To whom are you communicating, and what are you trying to show?

• Keep it simple, present the most salient data / information

• Create the graphic to match the user’s ability to understand it

• If data are repetitive, keep the graphic the same so the viewer immediately recognizes the patterns

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Draw Me a Picture: Data Presentation Techniques for the Data Challenged    AACRAO 2008   Session 405

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Draw Me a Picture: Data Presentation Techniques for the Data Challenged    AACRAO 2008   Session 405

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Draw Me a Picture: Data Presentation Techniques for the Data Challenged    AACRAO 2008   Session 405

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Draw Me a Picture: Data Presentation Techniques for the Data Challenged    AACRAO 2008   Session 405

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Draw Me a Picture: Data Presentation Techniques for the Data Challenged    AACRAO 2008   Session 405

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Draw Me a Picture: Data Presentation Techniques for the Data Challenged    AACRAO 2008   Session 405

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Draw Me a Picture: Data Presentation Techniques for the Data Challenged    AACRAO 2008   Session 405

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Draw Me a Picture: Data Presentation Techniques for the Data Challenged    AACRAO 2008   Session 405

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Draw Me a Picture: Data Presentation Techniques for the Data Challenged    AACRAO 2008   Session 405

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Draw Me a Picture: Data Presentation Techniques for the Data Challenged    AACRAO 2008   Session 405

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For More Information

James Roche: jroche@wsu.edu

Presentation available online at:

www.em.wsu.edu/presentations