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There are two types of illustrations: tables and figures. Tables are the arrangements of numbers and descriptions in rows and columns. Figures are everything else: photographs, drawings, diagrams, graphs. This chapter discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each type. When presenting numerical data, you should assess the advantages of tables and graphs before making a choice. When presenting an image, you should assess the advantages and disadvantages of photographs, drawings, and diagrams.
The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.
—Albert Einstein
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Alley, M. (1996). Illustration: Making the Right Choices. In: The Craft of Scientific Writing. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-2482-0_10
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