ENG111: All About Charts and Graphs
The Sections of a Table A table is another type of object that receives text. The major feature of a table is that it arranges its data into boxes called cells. To do this, a table is made of vertical arrangements called columns that intersect with horizontal arrangements called rows. The vertical arrangements usually serve as categories of information. The horizontal parts are usually called records. Based on this, a table is represented as follows:
The intersection of a column and a row is a cell. To provide feedback for the roles of columns, their top cells, also called column headers, are formatted with bold characters and optionally a different background. Here is an example:
Do not forget these important parts of a table. A Title Have a title so viewers can see at a glance what the table is about. Column and Row Titles Both need a label that identifies what the table listings are. Number Amounts Identified Show if amounts are in hundreds, thousands, etc. Number Amounts Consistent Show all numbers in decimals or all in fractions; do not mix the two. Line up decimal points and use zeroes to fill in blank spaces. Highlighted Headings Use shading or boldface to identify headings. Grid lines Displays information clearly.
The Sections of a Chart A chart is used to graphically represent numeric values. To present its information, a chart is made or various sections.
The Flowchart Two Flowcharts for a Common Process Suppose your research revealed that you always want fries and a drink with your burger. You decide to streamline your process by ordering the combo meal, which automatically includes fries and a drink. The two flowcharts show at a glance that you omit two decisions and two order steps by using the streamlined order process.
BASIC FLOWCHARTING SHAPES AND SYMBOLS Flowcharts use special shapes to represent different types of actions or steps in a process. Lines and arrows show the sequence of the steps, and the relationships among them. Start/End The terminator symbol marks the starting or ending point of the system. It usually contains the word "Start" or "End." Action or Process A box can represent a single step ("add two cups of flour"), or and entire sub-process ("make bread") within a larger process. Document A printed document or report. Decision A decision or branching point. Lines representing different decisions emerge from different points of the diamond. Input/Output Represents material or information entering or leaving the system, such as customer order (input) or a product (output). Connector Indicates that the flow continues where a matching symbol (containing the same letter) has been placed. Flow Line Lines indicate the sequence of steps and the direction of flow. Delay Indicates a delay in the process. Merge Indicates a step where two or more sub-lists or sub-processes become one. Collate Indicates a step that orders information into a standard format. Sort Indicates a step that organizes a list of items into a sequence or sets based on some pre-determined criteria. Subroutine Indicates a sequence of actions that perform a specific task embedded within a larger process. This sequence of actions could be described in more detail on a separate flowchart. Manual Loop Indicates a sequence of commands that will continue to repeat until stopped manually. Loop Limit Indicates the point at which a loop should stop. Data storage Indicates a step where data gets stored.
Database Indicates a list of information with a standard structure that allows for searching and sorting. Display Indicates a step that displays information. Off Page Indicates that the process continues off page.
Organizational Charts An organizational chart is a diagram that shows where employees are located in a reporting hierarchy. But what does that mean? Using shapes and connecting lines, an organizational chart shows the relationships among people and groups in an organization: who works for which boss
Source and Assistance: Microsoft Office Online: http://office.microsoft.com/training/training.aspx?AssetID=RP011320701033&CTT=6&Origin=RP011320641033 Network Designs Network diagrams illustrate the relationships between computers, peripheral devices, and computer systems.
Cause and Effect Diagram
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Timelines Use the Timeline template to quickly create horizontal or vertical timelines that illustrate milestones and intervals over the life of a project or process. Microsoft Office Visio timelines can display intervals of years, quarters, months, weeks, days, hours, minutes, and seconds.
Events in the Life of Benjamin Franklin
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Office Layout
Microsoft Word has many business templates which may save you time. http://office.microsoft.com/en-ca/templates/CT011800981033.aspx Business and Legal: finance, legal, meetings and projects, etc. Calendars, Labels, Planners, and Stationery Education: for teachers, students, etc. Healthcare and Wellness: diet and exercise, letters, etc. Microsoft Office Programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Holidays and Occasions: greeting cards, occasions and events, etc. Your Career: resumes, cover letters, interview letters and tools, etc.
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