Unique infographic

 

"The Issue in Focus" – Multimedia Research Infographic Activity

Overview: Students will investigate a current  social issue by gathering multiple types of media — articles, data,  images, video, and personal testimony — then synthesize their findings  into a Canva infographic that tells a complete, well-sourced  story about the issue.

Sample Topics(you can choose your own):

Food insecurity on college campuses

The mental health crisis among Gen Z

Misinformation and news literacy

Climate change and student activism

The gender pay gap

Voting amongst Gen Z

Literacy rates

The financial cut back on major field

The ongoing attack on Trans issues

Roles & Duties

Your submission requires you to complete several roles, which  are listed below. Please make sure you review each role carefully, as  they describe the steps for creating your infographic. 

The Journalist

Finds 2 credible news articles or long-form pieces about the  issue. Writes a 2–3 sentence summary of each and pulls one strong quote  to feature on the infographic. Evaluates each source for bias and  recency.

The Data Collector 

Locates 2–3 statistics or data points from peer-reviewed  studies, government databases, or reputable research organizations.  Identifies the best visual way to represent the data — a chart,  percentage callout, or timeline — and drafts that element for the  infographic.

The Media Curator

Finds one short video clip or podcast segment (under 5 minutes)  and one compelling image related to the issue. Writes a 1–2 sentence  caption for the image and a brief description of what the video  contributes to the group's understanding. Provides a QR code link to the  video for the infographic.

The Editor & Designer 

Leads the group's Canva session. Selects the layout, color  palette, and fonts. Integrates all four members' contributions into a  cohesive infographic. Writes the infographic's headline, 2–3  sentence intro blurb, and sources list at the bottom.