Understanding Illustrations in Technical Documents

The video tutorial discusses the importance of illustrations in engineering and science communication. It outlines four key expectations when incorporating figures and tables into documents: naming each illustration, introducing them in the text, providing titles or captions, and ensuring proper placement. The tutorial emphasizes the role of illustrations in enhancing understanding and structuring documents, while also distinguishing between illustrations and equations in terms of their integration into text.

What are the two main types of illustrations discussed in the context of engineering and science communication?

• Photographs and drawings

• Tables and charts

• Tables and figures

• Graphs and diagrams

What is the primary purpose of illustrations in engineering and science documents?

• To fill space

• To confuse the reader

• To communicate work effectively

• To decorate the document

How should a figure be named if it appears in the appendix of a document?

• Figure 1, Figure 2

• Figure Appendix 1, Figure Appendix 2

• Figure A1, Figure A2

• Appendix Figure 1, Appendix Figure 2

What is the expectation regarding the introduction of an illustration in a document?

• It should be introduced at the end of the document.

• It should be introduced by name in a paragraph.

• It should be introduced in the appendix.

• It should be introduced in the table of contents.

What is the term used for the title of a figure in most formats?

• Heading

• Label

• Description

• Caption

Where is the title of a table typically placed in most formats?

• In the appendix

• Above the table

• Beside the table

• Below the table

How are unusual details in a table typically explained?

• In a separate document

• In the appendix

• In footnotes

• In the main text

What is the form of a table heading in most formats?

• A single noun phrase

• A complete sentence

• A question

• A paragraph

What should be done if there is not enough space beneath a paragraph for an illustration?

• Resize the illustration to fit.

• Place the illustration at the top of the next page.

• Move the illustration to the appendix.

• Omit the illustration.

What is the grammatical role of an equation in a paragraph?

• It is a standalone element.

• It is a footnote.

• It is part of a sentence.

• It is an appendix item.