Q. What resources are available for creating an image or figure?

There are several resources to help you with graphics or scientific figures.

Create images/figures: 

• BioRender is a tool provided by the library which will allow you to create your own figures. Don't forget to cite properly.
• GraphPad Prism is available through the Software Center for MD Anderson employees.
• The R Graph Gallery
• ImageJ for microscopy images
• Brand Central: has MDA-branded logos, templates, images to put in posters, PowerPoint, etc.
• Adobe Stock images offers free images. Login with your MD Anderson email to access images. MD Anderson staff can put in a 4INFO request for Adobe Creative Cloud which allows access to more images under and Educational license.

Image integrity tools:

Each of these tools allows authors to review their manuscript for image discrepancies prior to publications. MD Anderson staff can email RML-Help@mdanderson.org for an account.

• Proofig [Help Center; Getting Started]
• ImageTwin [User Guide; Video Demo]

How to

• Image Checklist - step-by-step list on creating images, figures, and tables for publication
• BioRender video library on creating figures 
• ImageJ User Guide
• How to create publication-quality figures
  •  Includes info on how to arrange and format images and compress the files according to journal requirements. 
• Creating Graphs, Tables, and Posters
  • A YouTube playlist from the Research Medical Library
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Support

• Strategic Communications will create figures for you. Contact Strategic Communications for more information. 
• Not sure which tool to use? Contact your Biostatistician for advice. Each department has a point of contact for assistance. 
• Microsoft Resources:
  • Use charts and graphs in your presentation
  • Add a table to a slide
  • Insert a picture in PowerPoint

Copyright

• How do I reuse images, figures or text from a published work?
• RightFind Academic
  • RightFind Academic is a service of the Copyright Clearance Center. This service allows users to find and request permissions for copyrighted material.