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Evaluating Sources
https://youtu.be/EyMT08mD7DsGoals of this assignment:
This assignment asks you to do a few things:
· Use templates to design a visually appealing graphic.
· Think about your own design choices
· Get comfortable using [potentially] new-to-you software.
· Reacquaint yourself with (or learn) how to create a bibliographic entry and an in-text citation
The skills you practice in this assignment are all skills you will use for the final project. This of this as the final project in miniature.
What is the assignment?
Use the free, web-based program Carivn (https://www.canva.com/) to create an infographic based on credible research.
PART ONE: Research
1. Choose a topic you care about. If I were to do this assignment, I might choose one of the following topics (all things I care about):
o student loan debt
o mental health among LBGTQ teens
o climate change
o benefits of owning a pet
o population boom in Oregon
o affordable housing
o benefits of treatment vs incarceration for drug addicts.
3. Using research, find one powerful and accurate statistic related to your topic. You must find three credible sources that confirm this statistic. Use the CRAAP test (httDs://researchquides.ben.edu/source-evaluation) to evaluate the credibility of your sources. It is okay to use common knowledge sources now, although later you will be prohibited from relying heavily on common knowledge sources.
4. Create an MLA style bibliographic entry for each research source. (If you would like to use a different citation style, consult with me.
MLA Works Cited Page Sample:
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https://owLpurdue.edu/owl/research and citation/rnla style/mla formattin q and style quide/mla samule works cited uaqe.html
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(https: 〃owl.purdua.暮du/owl/research and citation/mla style/mla formattin g and style_guide/mla sample works cited oage.html)
MLA Works Cited: Electronic Sources:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research and citation/mla style/mla formattin g and style quide/mla works cited electronic sources.html (httos: 〃owl.durdue.edu/owl/research and citation/mla stvle/mla formattin g and style guide/mla works cited electronic sources.html)
5. Place these three bibliographic entries in a works cited page properly formatted in MLA style.
6. In a separate section, list the in-text citation you would use if you were using this statistic in an essay. This part of the assignment just looks something like this:
(Smith, 23)
(Alvarez 1)
(Mental)
PART TWO: Create Infographic
1. Familiarize yourself with Canva (httDs://www.canva.com/). (If you want to use a different graphic generator, consult with me.) Here are a few sample infographics that would definitely earn an A for design in our class.
2. Using the principles of audience analysis and document design discussed in the chapters you have read in our textbook, create a graphic.
3. Download your graphic and save it as a JPEG or PDF.
NOTE: People who create professional infographics often have access to design software that allows them to create sophisticated images to accompany their graphic. I don't expect you to have those skills or software. Just do your best to create something effective.
PART THREE: Analysis
Answer each of these questions. Each answer should be approximately 150-300 words.
· How did you know that you could trust the sources you used to find your statistic? Reference your answers to the CRAAP test. (httDS: 〃lib guides.SDQkanefalls.edu/c.DhD?g=288859&D=2711625)
· (htto$: 〃www」ibrar vqeoraetown.edu/tutorials/research-ciiiides/evaluatina-internet-content) Why did you make the design choices you made?
· How hard (or easy) was this assignment? What did you find challenging?
How will I grade the assignment?
As for this assignment in particular, I will be looking for the following:
· Did the student fulfill all elements of the assignment
o There are a lot, and I did that on purpose. Reading instructions carefully and completing all elements of the assignment are essential to passing the class.
· Was the research credible? Did the student have a good explanation as to why they trusted these sources?
· Was the bibliographic entry and in-text cite properly formatted?
· Was the infographic well designed and easy to read and understand?
· Was the text of the analysis proofread and concise?
A NOTE About the Rubric:
The rubric allows me to grade consistently and it allows you to see what I am looking for. However, the score on the rubric is not a guarantee. It is possible to earn more or fewer points that indicated on the rubric.
For example, someone who approached an assignment in a particularly clever and original way might earn a higher score than the rubric predicted. Someone who had significant problems in one area (such as grammar) might score lower than the rubric predicted because the area of error affected so much of the document.
Email me if you have any questions.
This video on EBook Central shows you an easy way to find research.
How to Use EBook Central
https://youtu.be/nx4j8limf-Y
2019/10/11 Infographic
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Three sources included in an alphabetized bibliography. (Don't number your bibliography.) Remember to alphabetize your bibliography by the first keyword in the bibliographic entry. Use a hanging indent for each entry. In a hanging indent, the first line goes all the way to the margin while the other lines are indented five spaces. (It's like the opposite of the paragraph format you use for academic essays.) |
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Infographic uses colors/images appropriate for the topic. Here is some more information on basic design: https://youtu.be/mOAOWHOOreA |
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Infographic shares a compelling statistic. If you lost points here, look for statistics that present significant comparisons, surprising facts, or information that has a big impact on people, business, or the environment. |
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Infbgraphic employs the principles of document design explained in the textbook. Here's a video on common design mistakes: https://youtu.be/mOAOWHOOreA |
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Analysis thoughtfully answers all questions. The most common mistake in analysis is explaining choices in enough depth. For example, avoid saying things like I chose the colors because they were appropriate for the topic. That doesn't actually tell the reader much about your choices. Instead, try something like this: "I chose red and black because those colors signal danger (red) and fear (black) which was appropriate for an infographic about human trafficking. |
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Analysis is well proofread and concise. Need more proofreading tips? Read more here: https://www.writing-skills.com/how-to-proofread-business-documents |
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Sources seem credible according to the CRAAP test Review information on the CRAAP test here: https://researchguides.ben.edu/source-evaluation |
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Bibliographic entries include all information necessary for the author to find the original source and is generally formatted correctly in MLA or ARA style. If you missed points here, try using a citation generator (or a different citation generator) to perfect your citation. |
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Intext cites are properly formatted Here is a list of sample intext citations. It examples how to cite different kinds of sources, like articles with multiple authors or corporate authors. https://irsc.libguides.com/mla/intextexamples |
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