{"product_id":"the-right-graph-a-manual-for-technical-and-scientific-authors-paperback-softback-9780470405475","title":"The Right Graph; A Manual for Technical and Scientific Authors (Paperback \/ softback) 9780470405475","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Right Graph\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Manual for Technical and Scientific Authors\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eHarold Kirkham (Author), Robin C. Dumas (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470405475, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 11 September 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e408 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.3 x 17.9 x 1.8 cm, 0.68 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGraphics made easy for technical and scientific authors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGone are the days of relying on graphic artists to make your work clear and persuasive! This book arms you with all you need to know to conceptualize, create, and incorporate the type of quality graphs and graphics that will help get your scientific and technical papers published.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe authors, both senior staff members at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, provide straightforward guidance on all the steps to using graphs and graphics to make your case. Some of the useful things you'll learn include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat kind of graph to use to make what kind of case\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhether or not it is appropriate to connect the dots in a graph\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEfficient ways to use a variety of PC software\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to embed artwork in a layout-and what to do if the graphic won't fit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy file format conversions are sometimes problematic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to edit diagrams for different end-uses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips on how to get the best results without spending excessive time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReal-world examples illustrate good (and bad) uses of graphs, and problem sets are included at the end of each chapter. If you're technically adept but not trained in document design, this book is an indispensable treasure trove of knowledge for making your papers publishable, your viewgraphs enjoyable, and your patents understandable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface, ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Basics, 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat the Book Is About, 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Basics, 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinitions, 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuidelines, 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary, 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises, 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Which Kind of Graph?, 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Graph, 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrend Plot, 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStacked Trend, 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePie Chart, 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistogram and Bar Chart, 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScatter Graphs, 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShowing Linearity, 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegressions, 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Graphs, 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary, 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises, 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Connecting the Dots, 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExample 1: Grouped Results, 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExample 2a: Different Parameters, 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExample 2b: Different Parameters, 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExample 3: Missing Data, 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExample 4: ATrend in Time, 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExample 5: Interaction with the Axis, 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExample 6: Histograms in All\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut Name, 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExample 7: Increasing Resolution, 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExample 8: Showing Noise, 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExample 9: Leader Lines, 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary, 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises, 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 The Nondata Parts of the Graph, 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAxes, 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaptions, 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCallouts, 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary, 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises, 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Getting the Most Out of Your Software, 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeyboard Shortcuts, 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing Shortcuts, 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLine Shortcuts, 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObject Shortcuts, 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLining Things Up, 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSnap-to-Grid is Your Friend (or Not), 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving Work by Copying, 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLayout Basics, 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInserting Graphics into Microsoft Word, 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Trick for Word, 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInserting Graphics into\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWordPerfect, 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary, 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises, 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Presentations or How to Succeed in Business, 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurpose or Objective, 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructure and Outline, 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a Summary, 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStoryboard, 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting the Presentation Together, 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRules for Slides, 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackgrounds, 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting the Software to Use, 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting the Talk, 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Body of the Talk, 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinishing the Talk, 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEtiquette, 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary, 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises, 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 An Introduction to Spreadsheets, 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Numbers, 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScope of the Remaining Spreadsheet Chapters, 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime Axes, 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary, 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Using Spreadsheets: Excel, 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBar Charts, 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistograms, 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePie Charts, 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScatter Graphs, 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Series, 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Complicated Example, 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInserting Data, 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFloating Bars, 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Type: Combining Trend and Histogram, 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary, 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises, 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Using Spreadsheets: QuattroPro, 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBar Charts, 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistograms, 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePie Charts, 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScatter Graphs, 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Series, 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Complicated Example, 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInserting Data, 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFloating Bars, 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Type: Combining Trend and Histogram, 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary, 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises, 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Fixes Using Graphics Programs, 241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Graph into a Graphics Program, 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining Relationships, 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFixing a Pie Chart, 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Excel\/PowerPoint Tips, 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome QuattroPro\/Presentations Tips, 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Manipulation: The Carbon Dioxide Data, 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScanning and Tracing, 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracing Example 1: Electron Velocity, 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracing Example 2: Rainfall and Audible Noise, 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracing Example 3: Investment Comparison, 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary, 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises, 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Something Beginning with \"P\", 279\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerspective, 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerspective: The Technical Approach, 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerspective: The Nontechnical Approach, 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerspective: The Z Dimension, 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatent Drawings, 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Principles, 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Must Be in Your Drawing, 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeculiarities of Patent Drawings, 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary, 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises, 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 File Formats and Conversions, 299\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConversion Problems, 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo Questions, 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFile Varieties, 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBack to the Two Questions, 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA File Taxonomy, 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Sample File Format, 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Real Formats: A Quick Look, 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilters, 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary, 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises, 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Style Matters, 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping Your Own Style, 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome (General) Alternatives, 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Options, 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdapting Somebody Else’s Style, 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Advice, 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary, 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises, 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Case Studies, 333\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study Number 1: Voltage Regulator, 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study Number 2: Baseball Performances, 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study Number 3: Amplifier Performance, 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study Number 4: Radio Communication in Ice, 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study Number 5: Nucleotides in DNA, 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study Number 6: The Graph Behind the MMR--Autism\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControversy, 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary, 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises, 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Summaries, 359\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Basics, 359\u003c\/p\u003e 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