1. A picture is worth a thousand words.
Infographics
How can my research be transformed into something informative and visually pleasing?

2. Information graphics or infographics are visual representations of information, data or knowledge. These graphics are used where complex information needs to be explained quickly and clearly, such as in signs, maps, journalism, technical writing, and education.

7. Infographics in an engaging way.
Present large amounts of in a clear and meaningful way.
hidden facts for the viewer.

8. A Few Types of
Infographics
Which is right for you?

9. Statistical Infographic

10. Flow Chart Infographic

11. Photo Infographic

12. Timeline Infographic

13. Be sure you…

14. Aesthetically pleasing and creative design
Fully Funded Research Scientist – 100 pt. 
Assistant Scientist –
88 pts. 
The Research Team Might Let You Watch – 76 pts. 
You’re Fired –
64 pts.
Aesthetically pleasing and creative design 
Includes specific and intriguing research findings from all the sources that support your topic
Includes MLA formatted citations both in parenthesis after quotes, paraphrases, and/or research data AND an MLA bibliography at the bottom of the infographic
Does not include grammatical or conventional errors that inhibit meaning
Interesting design 
Includes research findings from all the sources that support your topic
Includes a counterargument
Includes mostly correct MLA formatted citations both in parenthesis after quotes, paraphrases, and/or research data AND an MLA bibliography at the bottom of the infographic
May include a few grammatical or conventional errors that inhibit meaning
Somewhat confusing design 
Includes research findings only a few sources
Attempts to include MLA formatted citations both in parenthesis after quotes, paraphrases, and/or research data AND an MLA bibliography at the bottom of the infographic but is inconsistent
Includes several grammatical or conventional errors that inhibit meaning
Difficult to read design
Missing research
Missing citations in parentheses
Missing citations in bibliography section
Many grammatical and conventional errors inhibit meaning

15. Where to begin… Pull out the important information about your topic.
Group it into sections. (Think of subtitles/labels for each section.)
Devise a catchy title.
Decide the type of infographic.
Design your infographic.
Include parenthetical documentation.
Citations (at the bottom)
Submit it to Edmodo.