Informative Infographics By Robert DeFrance and Jennifer Naumann

What is an Infographic? An infographic is, “a chart, diagram, or illustration (as in a book or magazine, or on a website) that uses graphic elements to present information in a visually striking way” according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

Keys to an Effective Infographic 1. What Infographics Do Infographics typically tell a story (called a data story), argue, trace a history, or make a comparison

Infographics That Tell a Story

Infographics That Trace a History

Infographics That Trace a History

Infographics That Make a Comparison

Infographics That Make a Comparison

Infographics That Make a Comparison

Keys to an Effective Infographic 2. Presentation Effective infographics are aesthetically pleasing Effective infographics have a visual style and flow (right to left, left to right, top to bottom, etc.) Effective infographics use white space appropriately

Infographics with Good Use of Visual Style and Flow

Infographics with Good Use of White Space (or Negative Space)

Infographics on Video Games

Planning Like Dr. Carol Booth Olson discusses in Thinking Tools for Young Readers and Writers, it is always a good idea to POW Plan Organize Write Take a few minutes to visualize how you want to organize your infographic

Keys to an Effective Infographic 3. Research The best infographics are well-researched Convincing infographics quote and cite accurate and reliable data Infographics cite sources in APA format

Infographic with Cited Sources

Infographic with Cited Sources

Infographics on Music

Infographics on Music

Do’s and Do Not’s of Infographics Balance white space and used space Avoid creating a crowded infographic

Show It (not Explain It)

Creating an Infographic make an infographic

Works Cited “Infographic” Merriam- Webster Dictionary www.piktochart.com