Chapter 30:

Data and Graphing Projects

Living in the information age, you have instant access to news, facts, and details of all kinds. At times, the flood of information can be overwhelming.

Fortunately, graphs can present a great deal of information in a form that makes it easy to understand and reference. Graphic tools can help you get your point across. With graphs, tables, time lines, and charts, you can distill the essential facts and data and present them in an accessible, concise form. This chapter discusses several of these tools and how to put them to good use.