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| - | ========Graphs and Charts======== | + | ========Graphs and Charts: How to Write a Long Description======== |
| 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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| * 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. | ||
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| + | =====Bar Charts===== | ||
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| + | Below are the guidelines for describing a Bar Chart. | ||
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| + | * Describe only the visual features that convey meaning. | ||
| + | * Focus on the meaning/ | ||
| + | * Describe the layout of the graph before describing specific data (i.e. "A Bar Chart of ...") | ||
| + | * State what the graph is telling you before you describe its details (i.e. The chart shows murder rates in Chicago from 1990 to 2020.) | ||
| + | * Include implied visual impact. | ||
| + | * Provide the most relevant information first, like what is being measured on the X and Y axes. | ||
| + | * Make sure what you are describing is relevant to the image. Do not simply repeat the titles and labels without providing information about what the graph portrays. | ||
| + | * For units, use the full word instead of short forms (ex. Use “seconds” instead of “s”) and ensure the unit is described consistently throughout the description. | ||
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| + | <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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| + | <note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public: | ||
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