Abstract
In an increasingly data-driven world, the amount of information available on any given topic can begin to feel overwhelming, especially to those of us who work in the information profession. This paper gives an overview of how displaying information in a visual way can tu0rn large, complex data sets into something more digestible and understandable to the general public. The foundational principles of human visual perception are established, which should be applied to any attempt to visualize data, and a brief tutorial on the process and output of select tools is offered. To show its practical relevance, examples are presented of how the concept of “scholarly reputation” is uniquely visualized in various platforms.