3 Recap

Graphs need to be clear, precise and efficient, below listed some requirements of graphs:

• Have a title or figure caption
• Label axes
• Axis labels with units
• Have a legend
• Legible font size
• Good resolution

Tip: When you are ready to create your figures, it worthwhile to understand the manuscript requirement first. Now let use have a look at the CASA0005 assessment mark scheme.

Meanwhile, different journals or publishers have different requirements for figures.

• SAGE Publishing manuscript Submission Guidelines

• Nature submission guidelines

• Wiley manuscript preparation guidelines

Graphic in academic research is generally expected to be clear, concise and easy to read. Now let’s have a look at some examples in GIS course assignment last year.

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

Example 4