library workshop · information graphics or infographics are graphic visual representations of...

LIBRARY WORKSHOP

Today we will . . .learn what an infographic isidentify and apply criteria to judge infographicscreate a simple infographic

What the heck is an infographic?

Infographics: DefinitionInformation graphics or infographics are graphic visual representations of information, data or knowledge intended to present complex information quickly and clearly.

Design Writing Data Infographics

How do we judge infographics?

WE NEED SOME CRITERIA.

Does it tell a story?CRITERIA 1 / 4: WHAT MAKES A GOOD INFOGRAPHIC?

Does it use good / useful data / information?

CRITERIA 2 / 4: WHAT MAKES A GOOD INFOGRAPHIC?

Videos

Does the Visual Style help / hinder?

CRITERIA 3 / 4: WHAT MAKES A GOOD INFOGRAPHIC?

Should the content be in an infographic?

CRITERIA 4 / 4: WHAT MAKES A GOOD INFOGRAPHIC?

ActivityYOUR TURN.YOU WILL HAVE 2 MINUTES TO DISCUSS WHETHER THIS INFOGRAPHIC IS GOOD OR BAD.

Does it tell a story?

Does it use good/useful

data/information?

Does the Visual Style

help/hinder?

Should the content be in an

infographic?

DiscussionWhat do you think?◦Does it tell a story?◦Does it use good / useful data?◦Does the Visual Style help / hinder?◦Should the content be in an infographic?

Criteria

Does it tell a story?

Does it use good/useful data/information?

Does the Visual Style help/hinder?

Should the content be in an infographic?

Let’s make an infographic.The process:

1. Review your Data (Note: You don’t need to use all the data).

2. Choose how you want to represent your Data (Lego, Buttons, Balloons, Balls, Foam Blocks, etc)

3. Create your representations (Think about how you will be telling a story)

4. Take a photo.

5. Email the photo to a member of your group.

6. Import the photo into PowerPoint.

7. Insert a title.

8. Insert text to help provide context and necessary information.

9. Group and save as an image.

10. Save to Share Drive (Name it: Infographics_GroupMemberNames)

Young Adults Living with Their Parents

29.6 % 20.9 %

♂♀

Source: http://www4.hrsdc.gc.ca/.3ndic.1t.4r@-eng.jsp?iid=77 Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

Adult Literacy in Canada: Level 3 Literacy and Above, By Level of EducationA person should have at least Level 3 Literacy to function well in Canadian Society

22%

52%60%

65%

78%

High school not completed

High School

Trade Vocational School

Non-University Post-Secondary

University

Source: http://www4.hrsdc.gc.ca/.3ndic.1t.4r@-eng.jsp?iid=31 Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

29.6 % 20.9 %

♂♀

Create text boxes to add your data. Tip: Add shadowing, play with fonts and colour.

Symbols were added to bring context and further illustrate the data.

Don’t forget to add a title and the source information that tells the reader what they are looking at.

Don’t be afraid to crop your photo.

Young Adults Living with Their ParentsSource: http://www4.hrsdc.gc.ca/.3ndic.1t.4r@-eng.jsp?iid=77 Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

Adult Literacy in Canada: Level 3 Literacy and Above, By Level of EducationA person should have at least Level 3 Literacy to function well in Canadian Society

22%

52%60%

65%

78%

High school not completed

High School

Trade Vocational School

Non-University Post-Secondary

University

Create text boxes to add your data. Tip: Add shadowing, play with fonts and colour.

Add filters and artistic interpretation to your photo to make it work for your representation.

Source: http://www4.hrsdc.gc.ca/.3ndic.1t.4r@-eng.jsp?iid=31 Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

Let’s share.

Today we…oDiscussed what an infographic isoHow we can judge infographicsoCreated our own infographic

Next steps …oExplore the Infographics Library Guide: http://guides.lib.uoguelph.ca/infographicsoInfographics TipsoTools to Create InfographicsoTools to Find Infographics

SURVEYoThe survey is on the guide.