Stat 226 Adding Graphics to Homework

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Stat 226Adding Graphics to Homework

• James D. Abbey
• January 1, 2007

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Overview of Expectations

• Homework Expectations
• Always select relevant information to the task at
  hand (i.e., never do data-dumps)
• Select the relevant part/parts of the computer
  output
• Appropriately place graphics within the body of
  text much as you see in textbooks
• REMEMBER You are to Hand-Write answers and
  interpretations for homework.
• Additional Details on HW Policies
  http//www.stat.iastate.edu/courses/stat226/homewo
  rk.htm

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Adding Graphics

• Two major methods of adding graphics
• Print Screen ? MS Paint ? Copy Relevant Region ?
  Paste into your document
• Use the equivalent on a Mac
• Use commercial software
• SnagIT is one of the most versatile choices
• 25 for a student license
• http//www.techsmith.com/order/academiclicensing.a
  sp
• Download.com has many free options
• Search for Screen Capture

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Using Print-Screen

• Print Screen
• The print screen key captures the entire screen
  into the cut/copy cache
• Steps
• After getting the screen in the desired position,
  hit the Print Screen key (upper right side of
  keyboard)
• Open a graphics editor and hit Ctrl and v
  simultaneously
• If you are using MS Paint, you can now select a
  region and hit Ctrl and c simultaneously to
  capture the region
• Once you have the region in the cut/copy cache,
  simply open your document and hit Ctrl and v
  simultaneously to paste the image

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SnagIT

• SnagIT streamlines the process
• Open SnagIT
• Select the option to capture A region to
  Clipboard
• Hit ctrl-shift-p simultaneously
• Now dynamically capture the desired region
• After selecting the region, a graphics editor
  appears. From here, you can save the picture or
  simply hit finish to load the picture in the
  cut/copy cache. Hit ctrl and v to paste.

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Final Result

• Neat and readable homework
• Whatever screen capture method you choose, you
  will find that your homeworks have a more
  professional feel and appearance when you insert
  only relevant portions of the graphics.
• Stat 226 represents an opportunity to learn how
  to make clear and concise presentations out of
  messy and difficult to work with data/situations.