Have you created a scientific figure to illustrate your research results, but are unsure how to make it look nice and professional? Scientific illustrations are a great way to make science more memorable and easy to understand; if done wrong, though, they can end up just being confusing. Also, you don’t want to present a …
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I bet that you have included a Venn diagram in your scientific article, poster or presentation at least once in the past. You probably did it to visually show the intersection of two groups, datasets, etc. This is a very good idea, as visual elements help your audience understand and remember the facts. However, you …
Are you presenting different elements in your scientific figure? If so, are you helping your viewer make sense of all the information? Is your scientific graphic cohesive, or does it feel a bit all over the place? When people look at a graphic which includes multiple parts or pieces of information, it is easier for …
Depicting a process or a time flow in a scientific illustration can be very challenging. This is due to the simple fact that processes and time are dynamic, while a figure is, by its own nature, static. However, if done correctly, visually showing a time evolution can be very effective. It can help your audience …
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Is your poster in need of an amazing scientific illustration to capture your audience’s attention? Or are you creating your best graphic to make your research proposal stand out? No matter the purpose, creating a compelling scientific graphic can be challenging. But don’t worry: in this article you will learn five easy steps to create …
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So, you’ve decided to create a beautiful figure to better illustrate your scientific article or presentation? That’s great! Images make a bigger impact on the viewer than plain text, and can help you communicate scientific concepts more effectively. But what if the graphic turns out to be just confusing to the viewer? Don’t worry, I’ve …
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