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Academic Communication for Advanced Secondary Schools Using illustrations in academic communication

(g) Using titles and labels
Clearly label all elements of your visual document, including axes, data points,
legends and captions. Provide a descriptive title that accurately reflects the content
and purpose of the visual document.
(h) Reviewing, refining and proofreading
FOR ONLINE READING ONLY
Carefully refine and review your visual document for clarity, accuracy and coherence.
Ensure the visual elements align with the data and the information intended to be
conveyed. Make any necessary revisions, refinements and proofreading to improve
the overall quality of the document.
(i) Integrating the visual document
Properly integrate visual details into your academic document. This could involve
incorporating them within a text, such as presentation slides, research papers,
theses or posters. Ensure the visual document is referenced and discussed within
the accompanying text to provide context and enhance understanding.
(j) Seeking feedback
If possible, consult peers, professionals and mentors regarding the effectiveness of
your visual document. Their input can assist you in identifying areas for improvement
and making the necessary adjustments.

Activity 6�2
Use online/offline sources to study about graphic design software. Then, use the
knowledge gained to create any illustration using that software.

Exercise 6�3
Prepare a simple graph to present/summarise the following population fictional data.

Year Country A Country B Country C
2019 50 60 70
2020 55 65 75
2021 60 70 80
2022 65 75 85
2023 70 80 90

Using illustrations in academic presentations

Illustrations in academic documents are useful in making complex ideas understandable
by the reader. When an illustration is used in a document, it can prove to the audience
the correctness of the arguments. However, most writers lack essential skills to use

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