Creating Publication-Ready Graphs in Stata

This workshop will focus on how to create publication-ready graphs using Stata. We will begin with a short demo of how to create standard graphs in Stata, and continue on to more high-quality formats for greater legibility and a more polished display. By the end of the workshop, participants will have an understanding of Stata’s graphing capabilities and how to format various elements of graphs for presentation and publication. A fully annotated do-file will be made available during the workshop for reference. 

Topics:

• Quick recap of basic graphing features in Stata
• Different graph types
• Combining graphs and graphing by categories
• Adding markers and labels
• Formatting graph and axes titles
• Formatting legends
• Formatting axes (scales, tick marks, grids etc.)
• Exporting graphs
• Quick overview of schemes 

Prior knowledge: A basic knowledge of Stata is helpful, but not required. Completion of D-Lab's Stata FUN!damentals workshop series will be sufficient.

Technology requirement: Students can install a trial version of Stata. Please arrive 15 minutes early if you require assistance.