Introduction
You will now start collecting your data for your infographic. This data can take any form. It can be collected from websites, databases, or you could conduct your own surveys. Remember to make a note of the data source. You will be required to list your sources at the bottom of your infographic.
DON’T take data from existing infographics! The object of this project is for you to gather your own data and display it in a unique way. Students caught gathering data from existing infographics will receive zero points on this project.
What kind of data will you need?
Most of the data is left up to you to determine. You will be required to have at least one bar chart or graph. This will require you to have some raw numerical data. This is important to remember for those doing tip or opinion based infographics.
Where can I find this data?
Where you find your data is going to vary based on your chosen topic. Some great resources can be found on the David O. McKay Library website under the Gov/Stats drop down menu. This includes databases like iPOLL Databank, Lexis Nexis Academic Universe, and Statistical Warehouse. These are all available to you free of charge through the university. Many more data sources can be found with a simple Google search.
Forming Groups
Collecting relevant data can be hard. Coming up with creative ideas and outlines can also be difficult. You are allowed to group up on a topic with one other person in the class. You may share data, ideas, and basic outlines within this group. You must both produce your own original graphics, backgrounds, and photography. Your finished projects should be distinctly original and reflect your own personal work.
You don’t need to group up. This is completely optional for this project. Please feel free to turn others away if you want to work alone.
Free Infographic Generators (OPTIONAL)
Here is a list of free infographic generators. These can help you formulate an outline of your data without having to get into Illustrator. Each one has pros and cons. This activity might require you to play around with several of these sites.
- easel.ly
- infogr.am
- piktochart.com
- Any other free generator you can find on the web
Create a simple infographic (OPTIONAL)
Use one or more of the above infographic generators to quickly display some of the data you have collected about your topic. Start forming what you want your infographic to look like. Using these generators will help you to start story-boarding your final project. Your generated infographic should include the following:
- Include your hook/title (This can change in the future)
- Include at least one bar graph or chart populated with data collected on your subject (Some of these don’t have bar graph/chart generators … you might need to create it with simple shapes)
- At least two descriptive sub headings
- Some relevant and precise data/information under each sub heading (Don’t get too wordy)
- At least three graphics that relate to the information or data (Most of these free programs have stock silhouettes)
Submission
This activity can be included in any of your updates.
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