Graphs are commonly used in technical reports to show trends and relationships. They can convey a wealth of information in a compact and easily understandable format. However, as with all parts of a technical document, care must be taken when using graphs to convey information as precisely as possible. It is therefore very important to take some fundamental aspects of graphs into account… It should be noted that the default settings in some commonly used software (like Excel) are usually incorrect for scientific graphs.

“Fundamentals of Data Visualization” by CO Wilke is a recommended text in this area. The book is published by O’Reilly, but the author has made a version of the book available on his website.

Source: Basson, AH 2024 Guide for writing technical reports: For final year projects and postgraduate studies in engineering (6th ed). Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch University, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, p 54.

Published on: Oct 15, 2024 at 11:40

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