Infographic Discussion

"What is an Infographic?" Discussion

Instructions: In groups of 2-3, use what you learned in the "What Is An Infographic?" reading to answer the following discussion questions. If you need help working through a question, raise your hand and I'll come by to give you a clue to move forward. Remember: The goal is to identify and discuss how readers are drawn in by infographics. Good luck!

Question 1: What is an infographic?

Hint: There are multiple answers for this question. Numerous definitions were given to you at the beginning of the reading.

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How Does This Apply to Us?

"Graphic medium that uses visual cues to communicate information" (Tomboc).

Tools that convey complex information using images/graphics.

Infographics are used to help visualize information that's complex--emojis work in the same way, albeit to convey an array of emotional reactions.

You could say it's a combination of visuals and text intended to appeal to reader(s).

Learning how to make infographics helps you to improve the ways you analyze information, organize content, and edit writing.

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Question 2: Do you prefer looking at images or text-based content?

Hint: We've talked about this before in a non-acacdemic context; now think of this question in terms of career/academic context(s).

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How Does This Apply to Us?

According to "...65 percent of the world’s population [consist of] visual learners" (qtd. from "Reaching the Visual Learner").

Infographics can help with comparative writing/activities or aid in breaking down process-based projects, as well.

Why do we become frustrated when there is a lack of text/image in a message? Where does the frustration stem from?

Infographics are said to help with memory retention over text-based materials.

Think about how you best learn to do something--or teach someone else to do something. What helps the most--images? Text? Or both?

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Question 3: What are the characteristics of a good infographic?

Hint: The answer to this question lies in the bottom 1/3 of the reading...

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Tells a cohesive story: Infographics use text and image to group related information together to tell a clear story to reader(s).

Well-researched and accurate: Infographics compile content from numerous places/sources to provide depth and clarity.

Think about your target audience(s). Who do you want to read it? Who needs to read it? Who will gain the most from the information in it?

Offers clarity: Think about the word choices and images that help condense and clarify information being told to you/to other reader(s).

You need to figure out your goal and target audience for your infographic. Both are equally important for your work.