Title

Statistical Graphics In Ajg: Save The Ink For The Information

Abstract

Nature Publishing Group allows AJG authors to produce color plots in the printed journal at no additional cost to authors. In addition to full-color pathology slides or colonoscopic images, authors can take advantage of this by producing informative color plots that complement their manuscripts. Here I illustrate a few of the most informative plots from recent issues of AJG. While these plots convey different types of information, they all reserve their ink for the information, and as a result, readers quickly and efficiently gain valuable information when studying the plots. Conversely, I show two plots that could be improved by following this simple principle. With today's software it is very easy to produce graphics. But much like good writing, good graphics are not produced merely by the click of a button. They require substantial forethought, meticulous craftsmanship, and repeated revision until the final product is clear, concise, and informative. The chances are that your plots may be the first impression that you, as an author, make on the reader who is flipping through the latest issue of AJG. Informative plots free of clutter and gratuitous decoration can catch a reader's attention, and even if he does not read your whole article, a carefully considered and crafted graphic can convey both the strengths and the weaknesses of your data and help him incorporate your research into his clinical practice. © 2009 by the American College of Gastroenterology.

Publication Date

7-1-2009

Publication Title

American Journal of Gastroenterology

Volume

104

Issue

7

Number of Pages

1624-1630

Document Type

Review

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1038/ajg.2009.259

Socpus ID

67650458623 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/67650458623

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