HOLY
NAME
UNIVERSITY
INTEGRATED BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
CONCEPT NOTES (Form 2-a)
Languages Area: English for Academic and Professional Purposes
Grade Level: Gr. 12
Learning Content: INTERPRETING AND PREPARING VISUALS
A. Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:
• Determines the objectives and structures of various kinds of reports
• Summarizes findings and executes the report through narrative and visual/graphic forms •
Writes various reports
B. Learning Tasks:
1. Read the Concept Notes
INTERPRETING AND PREPARING VISUALS
Preparing and Interpreting Tables, Graphs and Figures
As shown in the following chart, visuals can be classified into six groups:
graphs, tables, diagrams, charts, visual images and maps.
General Steps in Interpreting Visuals
1. Read the title and the subtitle.
2. Read the captions, keys, and labels.
3. Determine the purpose of the material.
4. Identify the organization of information.
5. Analyze the relationship of details such as changes and trends.
, General Guidelines for Adding Visuals to your Text
The following are some of the basic rules in adding diagrams to your text.
1. Determine the purpose of the visual.
2. Evaluate the accuracy and validity of the data.
3. Visuals should be accompanied by clear references within your text.
4. Visuals should be placed on the same page as the text reference. Complex visuals should
be placed on the page opposite the text reference.
5. Preferably, position the visual vertically.
6. Make your visual as simple and self-explanatory as possible by adding data labels. 7. If
the visuals are colored, go for basic contrasting colors which are easy on the eyes; as
much as possible avoid adding patterns and textures, as well as neon colors.
1. CHARTS
A chart is a graphical representation of data using symbols that are usually boxes, lines,
and arrows. Its general purpose is to show ranks, levels, procedures, and classifications.
Strategies in Reading a Chart
1. Study each step or grouping presented in the chart.
2. Pay attention to the arrows or lines that indicate the flow, relationship, steps, and
sequences.
3. To ensure you understood the chart, summarize each step or component in your own
words and make your own chart in your mind.
4. Compare your mental chart to the description in the text to check how accurate you are.
An organizational chart presents rankings, classification, and levels of ideas.
Company Organizational Chart
Strategies in Preparing an Organizational Chart
1. Use varied shapes carefully. Rectangles are usually used for all positions. 2. Connect the
boxes with solid lines to show direct reporting relationships and dotted lines to show indirect
or staff relationship.
3. You may design the chart creatively but avoid making it too distracting or complicated.
A flow chart illustrates a process or direction of steps.
NAME
UNIVERSITY
INTEGRATED BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
CONCEPT NOTES (Form 2-a)
Languages Area: English for Academic and Professional Purposes
Grade Level: Gr. 12
Learning Content: INTERPRETING AND PREPARING VISUALS
A. Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:
• Determines the objectives and structures of various kinds of reports
• Summarizes findings and executes the report through narrative and visual/graphic forms •
Writes various reports
B. Learning Tasks:
1. Read the Concept Notes
INTERPRETING AND PREPARING VISUALS
Preparing and Interpreting Tables, Graphs and Figures
As shown in the following chart, visuals can be classified into six groups:
graphs, tables, diagrams, charts, visual images and maps.
General Steps in Interpreting Visuals
1. Read the title and the subtitle.
2. Read the captions, keys, and labels.
3. Determine the purpose of the material.
4. Identify the organization of information.
5. Analyze the relationship of details such as changes and trends.
, General Guidelines for Adding Visuals to your Text
The following are some of the basic rules in adding diagrams to your text.
1. Determine the purpose of the visual.
2. Evaluate the accuracy and validity of the data.
3. Visuals should be accompanied by clear references within your text.
4. Visuals should be placed on the same page as the text reference. Complex visuals should
be placed on the page opposite the text reference.
5. Preferably, position the visual vertically.
6. Make your visual as simple and self-explanatory as possible by adding data labels. 7. If
the visuals are colored, go for basic contrasting colors which are easy on the eyes; as
much as possible avoid adding patterns and textures, as well as neon colors.
1. CHARTS
A chart is a graphical representation of data using symbols that are usually boxes, lines,
and arrows. Its general purpose is to show ranks, levels, procedures, and classifications.
Strategies in Reading a Chart
1. Study each step or grouping presented in the chart.
2. Pay attention to the arrows or lines that indicate the flow, relationship, steps, and
sequences.
3. To ensure you understood the chart, summarize each step or component in your own
words and make your own chart in your mind.
4. Compare your mental chart to the description in the text to check how accurate you are.
An organizational chart presents rankings, classification, and levels of ideas.
Company Organizational Chart
Strategies in Preparing an Organizational Chart
1. Use varied shapes carefully. Rectangles are usually used for all positions. 2. Connect the
boxes with solid lines to show direct reporting relationships and dotted lines to show indirect
or staff relationship.
3. You may design the chart creatively but avoid making it too distracting or complicated.
A flow chart illustrates a process or direction of steps.
