2. The Art of Quick Reads
creating info-graphics
for student publications

3. Story Packages with Quick Reads
Quick reads combine to tell the story
Facts: factoids/infographs > listings > question & answers > interactive test quizzes > maps & diagrams > definitions, index & glossaries > statistic box
Figures: pie chars, bar & line graphs > numerical tables & charts > schedules > calendars > timelines > scores
Feelings: partial quickie quotes > story, featured quotes > anecdotes > advice & how-to’s > personality sketches
Appeal to selective readers
Open up reader-friendly design options

4. Examples: Facts

5. Examples: Figures

6. Examples: Feelings

7. Example: Facts, Figures & Feelings

8. find the info-graphics

9. find the info-graphics

10. find the info-graphics

11. find the info-graphics

12. Polls & Surveys make great Quick Reads
10% sampling of your readership
Reported in percentages
Survey
10-person inquiry
Reported as “X many out of 10”

13. Getting Polls and Surveys
Setting guidelines for polls/surveys
Apply the “3-day rule;” do not take longer than three days
Day 1: create questions
Day 2: conduct questioning
Day 3: compile results & file
Establish appropriate format
Limit questions to 5 per survey; 2 per poll
Conduct at registration, picture day, homerooms

14. Do your homework Determine focus of questionnaire, poll or survey
Define size & characteristics of group (125 students? Just boys? Just athletes? Etc.)
Carefully word questions/answers
Include short answer & multiple choice objective and subjective questions
Include administrative instructions
Where should they be turned in and when?

15. Compile Results
Set a timeline & place for collection of completed questionnaires, polls or surveys
Compute data/statistics
Compile quotable responses
Analyze material
Determine impact on book decisions
How does it contribute to the story & how to integrate into coverage
Send thank you notes to resources, if necessary

16. Use the Info In headlines In news features As quick reads In captions
To convey thought for primary headline or add details to coverage in secondary
In news features
To add substantial, quantifiable details to lead, quotes, transitions & conclusion
As quick reads
To showcase personalities or particulars
In captions
To personalize the photo allowing those directly involved to tell their stories

17. So, go talk to somebody!
Create two different poll questions and go ask 10 different students each question. You should talk to 20 people total. Take careful notes. Write down any good quotes.
Create a poll question for a sports team or club. Ask 10% of the enrollment (ie: If there are 1200 students in the school, ask at least 120). Keep careful notes. Use math to create a pie chart or graph.
Create a questionnaire for teachers asking questions about their classes. Distribute and collect within the week.
Advisor Notes/Tips:
This is an assignment!

18. HAVE FUN! Now, create something!
Make a graph or chart with the information you found.
Create a cool quote box/graphic to showcase your best quotes.
Make a quiz or interactive piece to go with one of your questions or quick reads
HAVE FUN!
Advisor Notes/Tips:
This part two of the assignment!