Diagrams can be very helpful learning tools in the virtual enviornment. Drawn or illustrated as a figure, these pictures can provide information that context of writing may not include. Diagrams function as a visual aide and can vary in many forms. They may be simple and consist of a series of lines and arrows, or be very complex and have confusing drawings. The diagram I chose to the right represents a model of the human brain. It identifies each lobe or part of the brain. The picture is able to identity each area by the lines that connect the words to the selected or intended structure. Also, it is important to notice the color that divides easy section, making the diagram or illustration easier to read. This diagram's purpose is to fully be intended as a learning device. It provides detailed information about something that is not common. The illustration is not meant to have any humor or entertainment, it is focusing on providing useful, educational information. Furthermore, the original context of this diagram may have came from a medical book. The original context is significant, because it is easier to understand the diagram's purpose if you know where the diagram originated from. When analyzing a diagram, it is essential to notice detail. This diagram is not extremely detailed but the labels that is contains are very, very important. If the labels were re-arranged or mixed around, the diagram would be pointless and useless. It is key that each label fits its own spot and has its own purpose or representation. Diagrams relate to writing because they provide information to someone. They may not contain context or words, but they still have a message or point that can be relayed to the viewer. Once again, diagrams can be very helpful learning tools in the virtual enviornment.
