Summary paper: What is Visualization?

Summary: What is Visualization?
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Summary: What is Visualization?
Pedro M. Cruz’s article ‘What is visualization?’ basically focuses on enhancing understand what visualization is, as well as what it entails. The author is a specialist on matters visualization and uses a simple approach in communicating to the readers. Cruz cites several authors in his article, thus improving the credibility of the information and also giving credit to other researchers in the field. In addition, the author uses examples and illustrations, thus making it easier to understand the content. Graphical representation such as images and drawings are also used in this article, making Cruz’s content delivery top notch.
One of the things I find fascinating about the article is the introductory section of the article. Cruz’s seeks to bring all readers on board by helping them to understanding the term ‘visualization’ since it is at the heart of his discussion. As such, the introduction focuses on defining visualization and cites various authors; citing several authors increases the credibility of the information and also helps the readers to understand the term from different perspectives. However, Cruz notes that the available definitions do not accommodate the various types of information visualization projects that are created today since they involve intense use of interaction. This is an interesting aspect as it shows that Cruz was critical of the information he obtained from authors.
Cruz also differentiates scientific visualization from information visualization. The discussion is crucial to the understanding of the term. He also gives readers a brief history of how the term ‘visualization’ was coined, thus helping them to better understand the term. He also shows a screenshot of how data and information are defined in the dictionary; the use of graphic presentation captures attention easily and helps in improving the credibility of his claims. Further, he shows how authors have also distinguished scientific visualization from information, which also helps readers in understanding the difference in simpler terms.