Table Requirements:
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Appropriate headings
Correct units
Significant digits
Proper scientific notation
Appropriate column width
Values are centered in table columns
Excel equations are correct in columns where there is a calculation
Borders
Give each table a title and write a figure caption
Graph Requirements:
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Axes
Appropriate axis titles with units
White background
Major and minor vertical and horizontal grid lines
Data points are small enough to see error bars
Make variables in trend line appropriate for specific graph
Put trend line equation on graph where it doesn’t impede view of other
information
Scale appropriately
No legend if it is not needed
Give each graph a title and write a figure caption