you will find an article about a research topic of your choosing and transform that article into an infographic. In addition to conveying the main ideas of that article, the multi-page infographic should adhere to the following guidelines:
Design Guidelines:
There is no length requirement for this assignment, but the article you choose to draw from must be at least 5 pages (roughly 2500 words) long. Your infographic must represent the key ideas and information of that article in a visually appealing and informative way.
You must create at least 4 visual aids, such as charts, graphs, or diagrams (not just clipart). You must use good principles of layout and design. Remember: An infographic should be aesthetically pleasing and easy to understand. Use bold text, blank space, color, and visual aids to draw your readers’ attention toward key pieces of information.
You can use any program you’d like to complete this infographic (Google Slides or MS PowerPoint are decent starting places, but you’ll probably want to find some free infographic software like Piktochart or Canva). Keep in mind, though, that you will need to submit the finished document in Canvas as a PDF, PNG, or JPEG.
You must design the infographic and write the text yourself. You should summarize/paraphrase the article’s content (all words should be your own). While it is ok to use a program’s template for your infographic, your infographic’s content (including charts, graphs, and diagrams) must be your own. It is not ok to use an infographic created by someone else: This constitutes plagiarism. If you plagiarize your infographic, you will receive a 0 for the assignment, which means that you cannot pass the course.
Be sure to cite your article and any copyrighted images at the end of your infographic. Use MLA formatting for your citations. If you need help with formatting your citations, Purdue OWL’s MLA Formatting and Style Guide has many useful examples.
You should avoid blog posts, Wikipedia, and other unreliable web sources for this project. Instead, use the NCTC Library databases to find a credible source, such as an academic journal article. I recommend you start with one of the following databases: Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints (References section), Gale in Context: Global Issues (References section), or Gale in Context: Environmental Studies (Environment section). If you need assistance locating library databases, click here. You’ll need to use the off campus access through the MyNCTC link. If you’d like to learn more about the databases, click “Tutorials and Guides” on the right side of the page.
Be sure to save a PDF of your article! When you turn in your infographic, you will also turn in your source!
