Worth a read: The Visual Display of Quantitative Information

A foundational read on data visualisation that remains relevant decades after publication. Tufte breaks down what makes graphics effective, and what makes them misleading, using 250+ examples from real-world data.

Useful for you if:

• you present charts, graphs, or figures in your research
• you want to design visuals that inform rather than overwhelm
• you need language to challenge “just add more data” design habits

Authors: Edward R. Tufte

Published in: Public Understanding of Science, 2025

Full article: https://www.edwardtufte.com/book/the-visual-display-of-quantitative-information/

Tags: #humour #sciencecommunication #researchcommunication #communication #scicomm #scicommlibrary

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