Reduce Narrative

Introduction

Support Narrative

Reduce Narrative

Emphasize Key Points

Visualize Information

Summarize Data

Simplify Data

Break Up Text

Enhance Understanding

Add Visual Appeal

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Reduce Narrative

Depending on the project you're writing about, Illustrations can reduce your narrative length. Illustrations--drawings, photographs, tables, line graphs, and other visuals can replace dozens, if not hundreds of words in your narrative.

As you plan a document, develop your Illustrations after you've organized and outlined your document. Consider where you could replace the narrative with Illustrations.

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Understanding the Functions of Illustrations

Reduce Narrative