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Guidelines
Drawings and Diagrams
Drawing pictures and diagrams is a powerful way to demonstrate
what you know and
want to remember. You do not have to be a
talented artist to make good scientific drawings. By following some
simple steps, you can make diagrams that help you and others
know what
you have learned.
Steps:
1. Use straight lines to label the parts of the diagram.
2. Never allow label
lines to cross each other.
3. Write beside the label line rather than on the label line.
4. Include enough details to allow the
diagram to express the
concept.
5. Always check your spelling and accuracy of labels.
6. Use color and shading as appropriate.
7. Write a brief caption beneath or beside the drawing to identify
the diagram and provide additional information to the reader.
Example of a Poorly Dr
awn Diagram of Soil Layers in a Container
white sand
dark potting soil
read sand
air
Identify at least five errors made in the diagram.
How w
ould you correct the errors?
Guidelines
Drawings and Diagrams
Drawing pictures and diagrams is a powerful way to demonstrate
what you know and
want to remember. You do not have to be a
talented artist to make good scientific drawings. By following some
simple steps, you can make diagrams that help you and others
know what
you have learned.
Steps:
1. Use straight lines to label the parts of the diagram.
2. Never allow label
lines to cross each other.
3. Write beside the label line rather than on the label line.
4. Include enough details to allow the
diagram to express the
concept.
5. Always check your spelling and accuracy of labels.
6. Use color and shading as appropriate.
7. Write a brief caption beneath or beside the drawing to identify
the diagram and provide additional information to the reader.
Example of a Poorly Dr
awn Diagram of Soil Layers in a Container
white sand
dark potting soil
read sand
air
Identify at least five errors made in the diagram.
How w
ould you correct the errors?
