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Alp Ozgunduz

Professor Lynn Raymond

UWRT 1103

11/03/15

The Guide of Visualization

Often times, using a visual representation of the topic an individual is discussing about

provides a different method of analyzing information. Some students work better when

information is read to them; however, other students (like myself) prefer to work with a visual

representation of the topic in front of them. My semester long project will consist of three

different visualization methods: bar graphs, bubble charts, and maps. Each visual type has its

own language and objective.

The purpose of a bar graph is to display a pattern or a trend of achievements or

characteristics over a set period of time. The topic of the information never changes and the bar

graph is typically geared towards individuals who prefer to see statistics and numbers other than

theories and ideologies. Without the use of a bar graph, statistics and numerical examples will

not be shown, thus weakening the overall strength of the presentation. However, the use of

Bubble charts can be used to satisfy those individuals who prefer theories and ideologies other

than statistics.

The purpose of a bubble chart is used to describe specific details about a certain subject

or topic without incorporating statistics or numbers. Bubble charts normally never contain

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numbers; rather, they contain specific details and facts that is used to describe a certain detail

about a person or subject. For examples, the concept of horses can be described with a bubble

chart by separating each subject into topics such as: breed, reproduction, lifestyle, behavior, and

so on. Without the use of a bubble chart, statistics and numerical information would be too

concentrated. However, even with the use of statics and theories, maps are also very good

sources of information.

The typical use of a map is to display a location of an person’s birthplace, achievement

location, or significant location. A map is viewed as a Birdseye view of a location, typically

displaying roads, geography, and significant locations. In this case, a map can be used to

describe a person’s birthplace or a place where they received a significant award. There is

typically no language affiliated with a map, but under certain circumstances, there may be a

description of what that location represents. Without the use of a map, visual representation of a

significant place will be difficult to accomplish. And while the individual creates each source

discussed so far they must cite their sources.

Citing a bar graph, bubble chart, and a map are all done the same way. The individual

must indicate how many charts of the same type have been recorded by putting the word, phrase

#. Then put the name of the graph followed by the location of the data gathered the website title,

the date it was created and the date it was modified.

Without the use of visual displays, students may have a difficult time understanding your

presentation. As a result, it is idea to have more than one type of visual representation.