The purpose of this assignment is to communicate the main findings from your research project in engaging format for a non-expert audience. The information should be communicated clearly, concisely, and accurately in one of three ways: infographic, brochure, or video. The project will be evaluated on the basis of its accuracy, academic rigor, clarity, and ability to engage the viewer/reader. Keep in mind that 3 of your peers will review your submission and provide feedback (although the final grade will be assigned by the instructor and/or TA’s). See Activity 14 for more info on the peer reviews.
Option A: Fact Sheet or Infographic
You will create a 1-2 page fact sheet or infographic that uses text and graphics to present the key findings from your research. Your submission should include the following components:
Title—The title contains the topic or research question
Content—Present the key findings from your research. Organize the content in such a way so that it is easily understandable and visually appealing. The content should succinctly, yet adequately describe the main findings from your research. Graphics should complement the text.
References—Make sure to include citations for at-least 3 peer-reviewed journals. Other reputable sources can be included as well (e.g., government or university websites, textbooks). You do not need to include in-text citations but references should be listed and formatted according to APA 7th edition style: link below
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_basic_rules.html
Audience—Identify the intended audience (either in the title or elsewhere in the text – can be in a footnote). Make sure the content is appropriate for the audience of parents, general public, school teachers. Avoid jargon and define terms.
Suggestions for presenting content in a fact sheet or Infographic:
Keep text brief
Write in active voice
Define key words or concepts
Simplify complex ideas
Give examples to clarify a concept
Create graphics to reinforce information
Provide easy-to-follow steps to describe a process
Keep graphics simple and easy-to-understand
Search for comparisons and everyday analogies to explain complicated processes
Use bulleted lists, tables, and charts instead of narrative text
Tools:
You may use Word or PowerPoint or a template from one of these sites (free versions available). However, upload your final submission as a PDF.
https://www.easel.ly/
https://infogram.com/
https://thebrainstorms.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/language_info.pdf
