Charts are better than tables. Simple is better than complex. Lines are better than bars - for time series. Short is better than long. Make proper use of scales.
Color is better than black and white.
Principles for Maximizing the Use of Research Principles for Researchers Research must be relevant to major policy and management decisions. Time is of the essence. Decisions are going to be made in the presence or absence of information. Clarity of presentation is the sine qua non of success. Trustees A commitment to the value of research is the bedrock on which all else rests.