General Principles Keep graphics simple. Avoid the temptation to present too much information. Develop a clearly worded title for each graphic. Use color, crosshatching, or line variation to show contrast when multiple kinds of information are being combined in one graphic. Make graphics large enough so they can be seen and read easily.
Place footnotes and source information below the graphic.
Use explanatory information before each graphic to identify its purpose and give necessary information to the reader. Give graphics a professional look to enhance credibility. A break mark above that point may be made if necessary. Make all values on both axes an equal distance apart arithmetically and graphically. Bar Charts Keep the width of all bars equal.