The Data Visualization Catalogue categorizes charts by their data visualization functions or by what you want a chart to communicate to an audience. While the allocation of each chart into specific functions isn't a perfect system, it still works as a useful guide for selecting chart based on your analysis or communication needs.

The D3 Style Guide walks through each element of designing reports that emphasize simplicity, and maximize comprehension.

The Data Visualization Checklist is a compilation of 24 guidelines on how graphs should be formatted to best show the story in your data. The 24 guidelines are broken down into 5 sections: Text, Arrangement, Color, Lines, and Overall.

This data visualization checklist provides 5 questions that help you highlight interesting data points so you can successfully convey your story.