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Writing Center
APA Style Guidelines
Basic Rules for Formatting a Paper
Formatting Charts
Charts and tables are used in academic papers to facilitate understanding
of complex information. They are not meant to replace text.
- Choose an appropriate chart type. Do not change the chart type
without an academic reason. For example, if you are showing percentages,
a pie chart may be appropriate, while if you are comparing two issues,
a bar chart might be appropriate.
- Try to keep all charts the same size.
- Align the charts professionally on the page. Look for balance.
- Use the same format in the chart tool, e.g., font size and style;
color, depth, and boundaries.
- Use an appropriate heading for the chart.
- Number each chart in order starting with Figure 1.
- Include the sample size (as appropriate) by typing n= (the number
of respondents).
Example
Figure 1: Frequency of lectures
N=78
Figure 2: Average ranking of student academic skills across schools
N=78
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