Chapter Outline

VI. Graphics & Sidebars

1. Writing for Non-Readers
2. Sidebars & Infographics
3. Fast Fact
4. Bio Boxes
5. Lists
1. The Harpers's Index
2. Glossaries & Dictionaries
6. Checklists
7. Q&A's
8. Quizzes
1. Short answer tests
2. Multiple choice tests
3. Self-appraisal tests
4. Fill-in-the-blank surveys & contests
9. Surveys & Polls
10. Quote Collections
11. Charts & Graphs
1. Bar charts
2. Fever or line charts
3. Pie charts
12. Tables
13. Ratings
14. Timelines
15. Step-By-Step Guides
16. Diagrams
1. Focus tightly
2. Design logically
3. Label clearly
4. Research carefully
17. Maps
1. Locator maps
2. Explanatory maps
3. Data maps
4. Guidelines
18. Graphics Packages
1. Time
2. Teamwork
3. Expertise
4. A firm commitment of space
19. Package Planning
20. Graphics Guidelines
1. Compiling & editing graphic data
2. Constructing good graphics
3. Typography & layout
21. Troubleshooting