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- | ========Graphs and Charts======== | + | ========Graphs and Charts: How to Write a Long Description======== |
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Not all graphs require a long description. More simple graphs and charts can be easily described in 3-4 sentences and can go directly into the Alt-text. When they do need a long description it is important to focus on the facts and data more than any visual elements. | Not all graphs require a long description. More simple graphs and charts can be easily described in 3-4 sentences and can go directly into the Alt-text. When they do need a long description it is important to focus on the facts and data more than any visual elements. | ||
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Begin by providing the title of the graph, and its main purpose (if it is not clear from the title). Then, describe the its structure and design before going into detail, including the type of graph, and the information on the X and Y axes. You want the reader to understand the layout and larger pieces before describing finer details! | Begin by providing the title of the graph, and its main purpose (if it is not clear from the title). Then, describe the its structure and design before going into detail, including the type of graph, and the information on the X and Y axes. You want the reader to understand the layout and larger pieces before describing finer details! | ||
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If possible, include the data in a table in a long description. | If possible, include the data in a table in a long description. | ||
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* If the chart is about relationships, | * If the chart is about relationships, | ||
* This is something that happens more with flowcharts and family trees, you don’t have to describe all the arrows and lines, instead describe the relationships and take advantage of multiple modalities! Lists, nested lists, and even subheadings can help with these types of charts. | * This is something that happens more with flowcharts and family trees, you don’t have to describe all the arrows and lines, instead describe the relationships and take advantage of multiple modalities! Lists, nested lists, and even subheadings can help with these types of charts. | ||
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Below are the most common chart types we get. | Below are the most common chart types we get. | ||
- | ======Bar Charts====== | + | =====Bar Charts===== |
Below are the guidelines for describing a Bar Chart. | Below are the guidelines for describing a Bar Chart. | ||
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<note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public: | <note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public: | ||
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+ | =====Pie chart===== | ||
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+ | The description for a pie chart needs to reference the following data elements: | ||
+ | * The title of the pie chart. | ||
+ | * The structure and design of the chart. | ||
+ | * The number of variables. | ||
+ | * The data point(s) for each variable. This may be a value, a percentage or both. | ||
+ | * When describing the data, organize the data into size order to help the user with visualizing and understanding the chart. | ||
+ | * Unless colour is integral to understanding the chart, it does not need to be referenced. | ||
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