scientific illustration

Makes subjects or processes distinguishable through form stages and annotation.

Visual traits

• observed subject
• stages
• annotations

Expected changes

• Structures or stages are more likely to be distinguished
• Annotations are more likely to be placed

Definition

An explanatory image showing observed subjects or scientific processes with structure and annotation. It does not guarantee observation accuracy reproducibility or scientific conclusions.

In more detail

It uses form sections stages and annotations to distinguish an observed subject or process. Conclusions require separate verification.

Includes

• Images explaining scientific subjects or processes

Excludes

• Verified research findings
• Safety assurance for experiments
• Scientific advice

What this does not imply

• Observation accuracy
• Reproducibility
• Scientific conclusions or safety assurance

Variability

Because the source is a weakly direct general reference, scientific accuracy cannot be expected.

Usage

• Separate structure stages and annotations
• Do not use for scientific conclusions

Distinguish similar expressions

• Use verified material for research or safety decisions

Typical uses

• Explain features of an observed subject
• Diagram a scientific process

Possible failure modes

• Structures or stages become inaccurate
• Notes are illegible and can mislead