Preliminary figures

This page collects guidances regarding preliminary figures


Guidance

  1. All the preliminary figures MUST contain a "STAR Preliminary" label.
  2. On the preliminary figures, x-axis and y-axis titles, labels, and tick markers should be clearly visible. 
  3. Information about the dataset used for the preliminary figure, such as year, collision system, collision energy, centrality if applicable, needs to be displayed. 
  4. Other key information, such as the kinematic cuts, legend, etc, should be added as well. 
  5. Legend should not overlap with data points. Keep legend organized and in one place if possible. 
  6. Font size should be reasonably large such that audience can clearly see them. 
  7. Avoid invisible colors like Cyan, Green, Yellow for markers and uncertainty boxes

Template
  • A template for preliminary figures: ROOT MACRO, PDF
  • This template is meant as an example. Please feel free to modify it or use your own style. Please make sure that all the key information are displayed properly on the figure.