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08/02/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/02/2024 08:12

Figure It Out: Your Application’s Visuals

Posted August 2, 2024August 1, 2024

Well-designed figures (tables, charts, and other visuals) are a great way to enhance your grant applications and manuscripts. You can summarize data, clarify key elements of your research, and boost visual interest for your reviewers and other audiences.

To aid your illustrative efforts, check out our new Tips for Tables, Charts, and Figures. The page summarizes advice and ideas from multiple federal sources. Learn to:

  • Make figures and text work together in synergy.
  • Visualize data in different formats.
  • Use illustrations to emphasize your ideas and plans.
  • Find further guidance on data visualization and design.

These tips are suggestions for consideration. You are best positioned to decide how to illustrate your unique science.