Infographics are diagrams that combine illustrative visual images with minimal text to represent key information, data, or interpretations. As such, these types of formats require short but focused bits of information. Likewise, images are used to key readers into important points. It might seem easy to create an infographic, but you will need to refine your text, make sure that the language is exact, and ensure that the picture or text you use conveys your core message.
HOW TO CREATE YOUR INFOGRAPHIC
First, choose a theme. Pick something you learned in this class that you think is critical for others to know. It might be something unique to sociology or an idea that is commonly misunderstood. Consider this – what information stands out most to you? If someone in your family asked you what you’re learning about in this course, how would you explain it?
Limit your infographic to no more than five key points (with a series of sub-themes or topics). This will focus your readers on the five most important pieces of information. See the examples posted on Brightspace/D2L.
Depending on your topic, you might choose to do something with side-by-side comparisons of two concepts (e.g., facts versus common myths, two ideas that are commonly confused as one and the same), or your “top 5” must-know pieces of info about a specific topic. Your infographic does not have to be visually perfect- the most essential feature is to use accurate language and visually relevant images.
Many students prefer to use Piktochart (https://piktochart.com/), which has free templates for you to use. You also can use Microsoft Word or PowerPoint to make an infographic. Use whatever you find easiest to work with.
Infographic is due by Friday, July 15, at 11:59 pm.