Comments on: #Write: Can You Be Creative? https://3764w18.tracigardner.com English 3764 @ Virginia Tech, Winter 2017–2018 Fri, 29 Dec 2017 23:05:30 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2 By: Gabriel Irigaray https://3764w18.tracigardner.com/write-can-you-be-creative/#comment-1128 Fri, 29 Dec 2017 23:05:30 +0000 https://btw-f17.tracigardner.com/?p=4228#comment-1128 Because tables are used to display information and data of all kinds, some of its structure will have to be consistent throughout the application of a table. In the examples, the title of the table comes at the top, followed by the categories across the first row and then the individual subjects along the first column. This structure cannot vary much since it is the most efficient structure to use when presenting data. The examples use colors to differentiate between the different parts of the table which can make it easier for the reader to interpret.

Although tables are relatively similar, the information they provide makes each of them unique. It is important to understand that your table teaches the reader about something they are unfamiliar with, so adding specific details about your data that may seem unnecessary might be beneficial to a reader. Also, having a usage column might help the reader get a better understanding about when to use the writing technique in a field given a specific situation. It allows them to make a comparison that makes the information easier to interpret. By using parallel structure, the reader can interpret the information more quickly as well as use this as a way to distinguish the more important information (purpose, ethical issues) from information that is not as vital to understanding the technique (number of pages).

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