How to make a proper graph - TALKS

S Scale

Scale and interval on x-axis is appropriate and consistent Scale and interval on y-axis is appropriate and consistent Reasonable starting points are used for each axis

L Labels

X-axis is labeled with the independent variable Y-axis is labeled with the dependent variable Labels on both axes have units in parenthesis following the label (if necessary)

A Axes

Independent variable is on the X-axis (horizontal) Dependent variable is on the Y-axis (vertical

K Key

Key is included to the side of the graph if more than one data set is included Colors, patterns, or shapes clearly distinguish the different bars or lines on the graph Colors, patterns or shapes are clearly identified in a key

T Title

Located at the top of the graph Includes both variables "The effect of [independent variable] on [dependent variable