Steps to Making a Good Graph.

When making line or bar graphs on paper, you should always follow five basic rules:

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1. Create the x and Y axis.
2. Place correct intervals on both the X and Y axis. As a rule of thumb, the independent variable is placed on the X-axis.

3. Plot the Data.
4. Label axis and create title.
5. Make a key.