3. • how many people
die
• who dies
• at what point they
die in the story
• how they die
4. Sharing real-world data
visualizations is informative
and fun — it sparks interest
and generates discussion.
A graph, chart, table, or
infographic packs a lot of
data in a small space.
5. Characteristics of good visualizations
Good visualizations are characterized by
• clarity,
• simplicity,
• relevance,
• accuracy, and
• effectiveness in communicating the intended information.
6. Characteristics of good visualizations
Data visualization is the process of representing large amounts of
information, in a visual form, that allows us to rapidly understand it.
Charts, graphs, images, and movies are familiar examples.
7. Characteristics of good visualizations
Does a graph of blood sugar levels mean more to a doctor specializing in
diabetes, than the set of numbers that were used to create it? Absolutely!
Does a pie chart that displays area distribution mean more to the Director
of Sales than the raw sales numbers? Without a doubt! Our reliance on
vision means that we will favor information presented in this fashion..
8. For a visualization representing synthesized
ideas from reading passages, group
discussions, and collaborative development,
elements could include:
9. Central Theme/Topic: A central focus
or theme that represents the
overarching idea based on the
readings and discussions.
Connecting Lines: Lines or arrows
connecting related or intersecting
ideas, showing how different concepts
from the readings and group
discussions are interlinked.
10. Key Points: Clear, concise
representations of key points or
ideas derived from the readings and
discussions.
Group Contributions: Ways to indicate
the contributions of individual group
members to the synthesized ideas,
possibly through different colors,
shapes, or labels.
11. Visual Style: Use of shapes, colors,
and typography to ensure the
visualization is engaging, easy to
follow, and aesthetically pleasing.
Interactivity (if applicable): If the
visualization is digital, interactive
elements could be included to allow
users to explore specific points in
more detail or access additional
information.
12. Supporting Evidence: Integration of
relevant evidence or quotes from the
readings to support the synthesized
ideas.
Visual Hierarchy: Clear
differentiation between primary
ideas, supporting details, and any
subtopics to create a sense of
hierarchy and importance.fferent
colors, shapes, or labels.
13. Key Points: Clear, concise
representations of key points or
ideas derived from the readings and
discussions.
Group Contributions: Ways to indicate
the contributions of individual group
members to the synthesized ideas,
possibly through different colors,
shapes, or labels.
14. The features of text used in
visualization can vary depending on
the specific visualization technique
and purpose. However, some common
features include:
15. The features of text used in
visualization can vary depending on
the specific visualization technique
and purpose. However, some common
features include:
16. 1. Part of Speech (POS): Identifying the
grammatical category of each word in the
text, such as noun, verb, adjective, etc.
2. Phrases: Grouping words together based on
their syntactic structure, such as noun
phrases, verb phrases, prepositional
phrases, etc.
3. Sentences: Analyzing the text at the
sentence level, including sentence
structure, length, complexity, and
punctuation.
17. 4. Word Frequency: Examining the frequency of
occurrence for each word in the text, which
can help identify important keywords or
patterns.
5. Word Relationships: Exploring the
relationships between words, such as
synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms (broader
terms), hyponyms (narrower terms), and co-
occurring words.
6. Sentiment Analysis: Assessing the
emotional tone or sentiment expressed in the
text, which can be positive, negative, or
neutral.
18. Practice
Original Sentence:
"The scientific report is both informative and reading it provides valuable insights."
Issue: Inconsistency in structure.
"The scientific report is both informative and provides valuable insights when read."
19. Practice
Original Sentence:
"She not only excels in academics but also at playing the piano with great skill."
Issue: Inconsistent parallelism.
"She excels not only in academics but also in playing the piano with great skill."
20. Original Sentence:
"The new software promises increased efficiency, user-friendly interface, and how easily it
integrates with other tools."
Issue: Inconsistency in structure.
"The new software promises increased efficiency, a user-friendly interface, and seamless
integration with other tools."
21. Original Sentence:
"He is known for his dedication, hard work, and the ability to solve complex
problems with a problem-solving mindset."
Issue: Lack of parallel structure.
"He is known for his dedication, hard work, and problem-solving mindset in
tackling complex problems."
22. Original Sentence:
"The conference will cover topics like sustainability, the impact of climate change, and
discussing innovative solutions."
Issue: Inconsistency in structure.
"The conference will cover topics like sustainability, the impact of climate change, and
innovative solutions for discussion."
23. Original Sentence:
"Her responsibilities include managing the team, to develop project timelines, and
ensuring client satisfaction."
Issue: Lack of parallel structure.
"Her responsibilities include managing the team, developing project timelines, and
ensuring client satisfaction."
24. Original Sentence:
"Our goals for the project are achieving high-quality results, working efficiently, and that
we complete it within the given timeline."
Issue: Inconsistency in structure.
"Our goals for the project are achieving high-quality results, working efficiently, and
completing it within the given timeline."
25. Original Sentence:
"Students are expected to submit their assignments on time, thoroughly proofreading, and
meeting all the specified requirements."
Issue: Lack of parallel structure.
"Students are expected to submit their assignments on time, thoroughly proofread, and
meet all the specified requirements."
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26. Original Sentence:
"The advantages of remote work include flexibility, saving commuting time, and being
able to spend more time with family."
Issue: Inconsistency in structure.
"The advantages of remote work include flexibility, time saved on commuting, and more
quality time with family."
27. Original Sentence:
"The benefits of the new policy include increased employee satisfaction, saving costs, and
improve the company's overall performance."
Issue: Lack of parallel structure.
"The benefits of the new policy include increased employee satisfaction, cost savings, and
improved overall company performance."
These sentences provide examples for students to practice identifying and correcting
inconsistencies in language, focusing on maintaining parallel structure in the context of
infographics.