INFOGRAPHICS: Visual Data and Argument
An infographic is a graphic, visual representation of data. Infographics are one way to compose an argument and present evidence and data in a format that has immediate visual and emotional impact. It is a precise way to present data and details.
Think about how visualization can lead to new ideas, furthering your own arguments with evidence. It is a powerful tool for expression, both personal and professional. Be careful, though. Charts and graphs can sometimes be misleading. It is important to understand not only how to read charts, but also how to write them.
Your assignment: create an infographic that represents an argument that you are passionate about. Include your evidence and data in the infographic. The photos, below, are links to various free resources for creating your infographic.
Think about how visualization can lead to new ideas, furthering your own arguments with evidence. It is a powerful tool for expression, both personal and professional. Be careful, though. Charts and graphs can sometimes be misleading. It is important to understand not only how to read charts, but also how to write them.
Your assignment: create an infographic that represents an argument that you are passionate about. Include your evidence and data in the infographic. The photos, below, are links to various free resources for creating your infographic.
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Sources for Infographic Resources:
"10 Free Tools for Creating Infographics." 10 Free Tools for Creating Infographics. Future PLC, 4 Feb. 2014. Web. 12 Jan. 2016.
Hicks, Troy, PhD. "Navigating in the Age of Infographics - Digital Writing Month." Digital Writing Month. N.p., 11 Nov. 2015. Web. 12 Jan. 2016.
Krum, Randy. "5 Great Online Tools for Creating Infographics - Blog About Infographics and Data Visualization - Cool Infographics." 5 Great Online Tools for Creating Infographics - Blog About Infographics and Data Visualization - Cool Infographics. N.p., 10 Oct. 2014. Web. 12 Jan. 2016.
"NYPL Digital Collections." NYPL Digital Collections. New York Public Library, 2016. Web. 12 Jan. 2016.
"10 Free Tools for Creating Infographics." 10 Free Tools for Creating Infographics. Future PLC, 4 Feb. 2014. Web. 12 Jan. 2016.
Hicks, Troy, PhD. "Navigating in the Age of Infographics - Digital Writing Month." Digital Writing Month. N.p., 11 Nov. 2015. Web. 12 Jan. 2016.
Krum, Randy. "5 Great Online Tools for Creating Infographics - Blog About Infographics and Data Visualization - Cool Infographics." 5 Great Online Tools for Creating Infographics - Blog About Infographics and Data Visualization - Cool Infographics. N.p., 10 Oct. 2014. Web. 12 Jan. 2016.
"NYPL Digital Collections." NYPL Digital Collections. New York Public Library, 2016. Web. 12 Jan. 2016.
