Interpreting Graphs & Charts | Professional Writing III (EN 2105)
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Interpreting graphs is an indispensable skill in academic writing and IELTS/HNDE Professional Writing examinations. It involves translating visual quantitative data into concise, descriptive English prose.
Essential Vocabulary for Describing Trends:
- Upward Trends: Rose sharply, climbed steadily, peaked at, experienced a surge.
- Downward Trends: Declined, dropped dramatically, plummeted, bottomed out.
- Fluctuations & Stability: Remained constant, leveled off, fluctuated wildly.
Recommended 4-Paragraph Structure:
- Introduction: Paraphrase the graph title and describe what the axes represent.
- Overview: Highlight the overall significant trend or contrast without specific numbers.
- Specific Detail 1: Detail the highest points, dates, and major changes with figures.
- Specific Detail 2: Detail secondary trends, exceptions, and closing comparisons.
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