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Active Reading of Visualizations

Walny, J., Huron, S., Perin, C. , Wun, T., Pusch, R. & Carpendale, S. (2017). Active Reading of Visualizations. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 24(1), pp. 770-780. doi: 10.1109/tvcg.2017.2745958

Abstract

We investigate whether the notion of active reading for text might be usefully applied to visualizations. Through a qualitative study we explored whether people apply observable active reading techniques when reading paper-based node-link visualizations. Participants used a range of physical actions while reading, and from these we synthesized an initial set of active reading techniques for visualizations. To learn more about the potential impact such techniques may have on visualization reading, we implemented support for one type of physical action from our observations (making freeform marks) in an interactive node-link visualization. Results from our quantitative study of this implementation show that interactive support for active reading techniques can improve the accuracy of performing low-level visualization tasks. Together, our studies suggest that the active reading space is ripe for research exploration within visualization and can lead to new interactions that make for a more flexible and effective visualization reading experience.

Publication Type: Article
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Publisher Keywords: active reading of visualizations, active reading, information visualization, spectrum of physical engagement
Departments: School of Science & Technology > Computer Science
School of Science & Technology > Computer Science > giCentre
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