Project : Infographic Fact Sheet
Project : Infographic Fact Sheet
The assignment: In this assignment you will create an infographic fact sheet with another classmate based on information from the technology readings in this class,r Wikipedia. An infographic is a digital document with images and text providing information about a specific topic. It is divided up into several sections, each of which contains a fact, background, or piece of advice on the topic, followed by images, graphs, or other explanatory material that clarifies the information. Thus, the goal of an infographic is to provide information on a topic in a visually interesting and accessible way.
Process: Before starting, you will need to look at the sample infographic decide on your topic with your team member. I suggest that you use free online software such as Canva or Venngag to design your project (you will start work on this in class); however, be aware that some software does not “share” easily with others, so you might want to have one person as the lead, or take turns accessing the document. Before uploading it to Google Classroom, please convert your file into a pdf so that it will display better. It’s important that you post it on time because everyone will present their projects from my laptop.
Requirements:
• Content: This is a fact sheet, not an opinion piece or an argument. Your infographic should contain facts and verifiable information from data, studies, and experts in relevant fields that you must document in a list of sources. Your topic may be anything that relates to technology and how people use it or are affected by it, but it should be focused narrowly enough for the format. It does not have to directly relate to teens and smartphones.
• Source material: You may use material from our class technology readings or Wikipedia.
• Images/graphics: Your infographic should be visually rich, but not overly cluttered. Use images to add interest and clarify main issues (charts, graphs, arrows, bubbles, highlighted sections, variations in fonts, colors, and the sizes/shapes of text blocks, etc.). The sources of graphs, charts, and any other borrowed images must be accurately identified in your list of sources.
• Text: At least 200 words (about 200-300 words), not including the list of sources.
• No quotes: Please use your own words (paraphrase) to describe any information you present.
• Number of sections: About 6-7 sections, not including the list of sources and your names.
• Audience: The audience here is a general audience who may not know much about the topic. Your writing should be simple, clear, and to the point.
• List of sources: Include the links to or authors and titles of all sources. Also identify the library database (such as Academic Search Complete) or Wikipedia, if used. The format may be informal rather than MLA style, but write the names and titles correctly. See the sample.
• Your names: Write the full names of yourself and your team member(s) above the list of sources.
• Formatting and editing: Your writing should be clear and mostly error-free. Images and text should be neatly formatted, logically organized, and appealing to viewers.
• How to post: A pdf is usually the best way to post your work so that it will be clearly visible when you
present it to the class, but consult me if you have another approach.