5. Highs and lows/Beginnings and ends/Biggest and smallest
Have you included the extremes shown in the diagram? In nearly all charts and graphs these are key features to include as they give the reader a frame for understanding the chart or graph. When there is a lot of data, you may not include every extreme so you need to use your judgement.
文中有重要信息点了吗?最高点、最低点、起点、终点、最多的、最少的一定要写进去!
6. Patterns and trends 模式和趋势
Have you noted any patterns?
In dynamic charts (when there is a change in time), it is nearly always important to note whether the general trend is upwards or downwards.
在一个有变化的图表里，整体趋势怎样，上升?下降?要写清~
In static charts (when there is only one time frame), it can be important to note patterns. For example, if you look at my sample report on holiday destinations, you will see that I group England, Scotland and Wales together and note that they have a similar pattern.
7. Exceptions
Is there anything in the chart that is completely different to the general pattern? If so, this too is very likely to be a key detail that needs to be noted.
除了常规方式外的东西也要写到，就是图表中的“例外”。
8. Ordering information排序
Have you ordered the information in a logical way? It is no good putting all the right information in if the keys points are hidden away. This can happen if you follow the order of the chart without thinking. Possible logical ways of ordering the report include:
从图表中选择的信息，又按照合理的逻辑排列好顺序吗?常见的逻辑顺序有：
start with the most significant detail 从最重要的细节开始说起
start with the general pattern, then note exceptions 从一般模式说起，然后注明有例外
group items that are similar 写一组里面有相似性的东西
move from the largest to the smallest 从最大值写到最小值
move from the first in time to the last in time 从时间起点写到时间终点
