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7 with one computer per group. If that is not feasible, the exercise can be conducted with

pens and paper. Following the two examples below, participants should improve graphical
presentation through:

? Choosing the best representation (bars, columns, points or lines). For example, if the
9-12 December, 2013 ? Harmonizing font and size through all graphics. For example, considering that the font
subject concerns volume (cubic metres), the preferred choice may be bars.

size describes the priority of the information displayed, font size should differ among
title, legends and measurements.
Harmonizing colours of the graphic (i.e., bars, columns, points, lines, background, grid
?
lines). For example, associating colours with themes, choosing contrasts and other visual
elements, as needed.

? Delete all unnecessary information that “pollutes” the presentation. For example,
gridlines, chart borders and other elements are often used without considering their
impact on visual clarity.

The duration of the exercise is about 1 hour, after which all groups present results of their
work in plenary, and explain their choices for visual presentation.

Example Automatically generated excel graphic and graphic elements

Total Caspian Caviar Export and Quotas Chart title
300 Chart title border
Chart border
250 Chart area
y-axis (value axis)
200 Data series
150 Gridlines
Unit (y) axis title
100
Data plot area
y-axis value 50
Plot border
0
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 x-axis value
Year x-axis (category axis)

Reported Legend
Quotas Legend border

34 Creating Communication Outputs from the Assessment