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W H AT A R E I N F O G R A P H I C S ?
Exactly how it sounds.
They present information graphically.
Quick and easy way to deliver content to your
audience
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W H E R E D I D I N F O G R A P H I C S C O M E
F R O M ?
Most of us think of USA Todaywhen we think of infographics, and
some argue that the USA Todaymade infographics popular since
the papers 1982 inception.
But what we now call infographics has been around for most ofhuman history. Think of cave paintings, pictographs, hieroglyphics,
etc.
NASAs Voyager space probe carries info-diagrams in case it was
found by other life forms.
Infographics have changed as media has changed. They can contain
sound and video, be in 3-D, or interactive. It just depends on needs.
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W H Y M I G H T Y O U N E E D A N
I N F O G R A P H I C ?
Need to communicate quickly
A verbal or written account is too complicated or
tedious for comprehension
Your audience cannot hear or read well or not at all.
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H O W C A N Y O U U S E I N F O G R A P H I C S I N T H E
C L A S S R O O M ?
Introducing or reviewing a topic (teacher made)
A creative assessment for students
Way to exhibit classroom/school information for
parents and the community
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T Y P E S O F I N F O G R A P H I C S
Text boxes
Sequences
Maps
Diagrams
Charts and Graphs
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T E X T B O X E S Profiles
Bio-box
At-a-Glance
In-a-Nutshell
Quick Tips
Fact Box
Horse Races
Ordinal Lists
Outlines
Rankings
Scores
Two-fers
Before-After
Pro-Con
Problem-Solution
Compare-Contrast
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S E Q U E N C E S
Demos
How-Tos
Timelines
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M A P S
Locator
Geological
Data/Statistical
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D I A G R A M S
Cutaways
Schematics
Diagrams
Figures
Illustrations
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C H A R T S A N D G R A P H S
Pie
Bar
Fever
Scatter
Flowchart
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D E S I G N T I P S F O R A L L I N F O G R A P H I C S
1. Infographics must always be able to stand alone.
2. Thoroughly research your topic before you begin.
3. Group things
4. Give credit where credit is due
5. Make it clean and simple (readable)
6. Keep your writing tight.
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T I P S F O R C O M M O N I N F O G R A P H I C S
Maps
eliminate unnecessary details,
streamline and simplify
Include a scale to show distances
Include a legend as needed & directional indicators
indicate reference points
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C O N T I N U E D
Pie Chart
Equals 100
Indicate what the whole is
Slice pie portions accurately
Fever Charts
Known for spikes and valleys
show change over time
Background grid (X & Y axis) helps make info readable
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C O N T I N U E D
Timelines
excellent for
sharing history
providing context
demonstrating cause and effect
Good to limit to 10-20 items or frames
Best timelines are visually to scale or proportional to the time range
they represent (think measuring tape)
Diagrams & Illustrations
keep it simple
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E X A M P L E S O F I N F O G R A P H I C S
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M O R E E X A M P L E S
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W E B A P P L I C AT I O N S F O R
I N F O G R A P H I C S
Visual.ly
Infogr.am
Easel.ly
Dipity
Piktochart
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N O W Y O U A R E R E A D Y T O S TA R T
Luckily with infographics, you get to play around with
some fun ways to display your information. Most webapplications have tutorials that allow you to learn how
to use them or pre-made templates. It just takes a little
creativity!!
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B I B L I O G R A P H Y
Hagen, R., & Golombisky, K. (2013). White space is notyour enemy: A beginner's guide to communicating
visually through graphic, web, and multimedia design.
(2nd ed.). Burlington, MA: Focal Press.