Charts and Graphs

Charts and graphs are great tools for presenting data within your story. They provide you with an opportunity to use some creativity in the design process to spruce up the visual appeal of your story. David Letterman has a recurring bit about charts and graphs that provides a good jumping off point for this section.

Using Excel can be quite tricky, so you can check out help documentation (PDFs) available through Academic Computing Services for additional help.

If you still find yourself lost, keep in mind there are free Microsoft Excel classes offered through Academic Computing Services.