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Academic Communication for Advanced Secondary Schools Using illustrations in academic communication

Facilitate analysis and interpretation: The use of graphs, charts, and diagrams
can assist readers in interpreting and analysing data presented in other forms that
may be difficult to realise through text alone.
Enhance engagement: visual aids are also meant for creating visual appeal of a
document. A well-designed simple illustration can make the academic document more
visually appealing and engaging, which can improve the overall reading experience.
FOR ONLINE READING ONLY

Figure 6�1: A simple illustration
Source: Tanzania Institute of Education (2024). General and Inorganic Chemistry for
Advanced Level Secondary Schools, Student’s Book, Form Five and Six.

Complex Illustrations

These present more detailed or layered information. The are more detailed and complex
visual representations involving a variety of elements such as multiple subjects, complex
backgrounds, detailed quality, and detailed shading or colouring. They often require a
significant amount of time and skill to create due to their level of detail and the complexity
of the elements involved. Complex illustrations can be of various forms, including digital
art, traditional art, scientific illustrations, fantasy artwork, technical drawings, and more.
Specific complex illustrations include maps with multiple layers of data, info-graphics
and technical drawings with complex details. Complex illustrations are characterised by
richness in detail, multiple components and complexity that call for closer examination
for full understanding.

Figure 6�2: A complex illustration
Source: Tanzania Institute of Education. (2019). Practical geography for Advanced
Level Secondary Schools, Student’s Book, Form Five and Six.

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