Using any one of the infographic creation tools listed below, you are asked to create one infographic report summarizing key research points for your major project. To do this, you will have to do some research into your project topic, greatly narrow the focus, and present a visual summary of one subtopic related to your research. To do so, you will have to create an information "story" that has a focal point. You can then create the infographic, meeting the criteria listed below. 

 

 

 

DO NOT PLAGIARISE

 

Your focus in all components of this assignment should be on the analysis and synthesis, not the simple reproduction, of the information you collect from written sources. 

 

• Where you use research information to support your arguments, whether it be direct quotes or paraphrases, use APA documentation style to document it in PowerPoint and a simple list of URLs if you are using Canva or another infographic software. All images should also be documented.

 

NOTE: In all other types of documents, you must include the full citation information in the References list.

 

 

 

The "Story"

Good infographics present information that matters to the reader, making links between ideas, data, and imagery to make the information compelling and focused. The information is presented in a logical sequence—hence, the information can be said to have an introduction, background, details, and a close, like a report. The text is quite sparse though concrete. Use the following resources to find out more about infographics:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Infographic Creation Tools

 

You may use any of the following tools to create your infographic:

 

Canva (the easiest software)

https://www.canva.com/

 

Piktochart 

http://piktochart.com/

 

or Power Point

 

If you find a different infographic creation tool that works better for your design process, feel free to use it.

 

 

Resources

 

Pixabay: Free Images

https://pixabay.com/

 

Why We Need Infographics, and How to Make them Great

http://www.shutterstock.com/blog/thomas-porostocky-why-we-need-infographics-and-how-to-make-them-great

 

5 Steps for Creating a Powerful Infographic

http://blog.slideshare.net/2013/12/16/5-steps-to-creating-a-powerful-infographic/

 

Top Tips from Experts on What Makes an Infographic Great

http://www.easel.ly/blog/top-tips-from-experts-on-what-makes-a-great-infographic/

 

 

Course Outcomes Addressed by this Assignment

1. Analyze audience, context, and purpose to choose the most effective message structure, format, content, language, tone, and medium for the situation

2. Format business documents using electronic tools and page design conforming to AODA requirements

 

3. Compose correspondence and reports using concise, polite, you-focused, positive, coherent, as well as plain, grammatically and mechanically sound language

4. Write business reports, adapting the content and structure to suit a variety of purposes

5. Incorporate research material into business documents using ethical documentation and citation practices

 

6. Collaborate to manage and complete project requirements, deadlines, and tasks

 

7. Create visual aids using digital tools

 

8. Use digital and mobile applications to plan, create, and communicate information