Stringent standards

Round peg, round hole

Where to start

Share prices

Profits

Pie charts

Diagrams

Maps

The key

Right sizes  Illustrated graphics need enough data to fill 2/3 to 3/4 of the graphic

Get advice

Design needs ACTUAL SIZE!

Submit the job

Clarity

Formats

Traps

Request forms

Checking

 It is your responsibility to ensure the graphic is factually correct  Mark your changes in pen  Initial the proof  Return the job complete to the graphics editor

Frustrations  Incomplete information  Vague instructions  Thoughtless ‘subject' line in s  Not checking graphic properly  Tick-box not ticked

Frustrations  Reworking due to mix-up between section head and reporter  Not returning graphic promptly  Unidentified PDF files pages  Size/page/colour change or spike not communicated

Solutions  Fill out all the request form  Mark up the printouts of your data  Identify your s: ‘Mkts p32 Dax' or 'p45 2x7 equities'  Check every part of the graphic very carefully, then sign it off  Tick the box

Solutions  Ensure what you intend to submit is what your section head wants  Check graphics immediately  If you leave before your graphic is on the page, you must be contactable  Tell us what page/s of the PDFs the charts appear on  If your story changes page, please let us know immediately

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