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Creating Info-Graphics
The Art of Quick Reads
creating info-graphicsfor student publications
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Creating Info-Graphics
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
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Creating Info-Graphics Examples: Facts
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Creating Info-Graphics Examples: Figures
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Creating Info-Graphics Examples: Feelings
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Creating Info-Graphics
Example: Facts, Figures & Feelings
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Creating Info-Graphics find the info-graphics
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Creating Info-Graphics find the info-graphics
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Creating Info-Graphics find the info-graphics
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Creating Info-Graphics find the info-graphics
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Creating Info-Graphics
Polls & Surveys make great Quick Reads
Poll10% sampling of your readershipReported in percentages
Survey10-person inquiryReported as “X many out of 10”
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Creating Info-Graphics
Getting Polls and Surveys
Setting guidelines for polls/surveysApply the “3-day rule;” do not take longer than three days
Day 1: create questionsDay 2: conduct questioningDay 3: compile results & file
Establish appropriate formatLimit questions to 5 per survey; 2 per pollConduct at registration, picture day, homerooms
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Creating Info-Graphics Do your homework
Determine focus of questionnaire, poll or surveyDefine size & characteristics of group (125 students? Just boys? Just athletes? Etc.)
Carefully word questions/answersInclude short answer & multiple choice objective and subjective questions
Include administrative instructionsWhere should they be turned in and when?
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Creating Info-Graphics Compile Results
Set a timeline & place for collection of completed questionnaires, polls or surveys
Compute data/statistics
Compile quotable responses
Analyze materialDetermine impact on book decisionsHow does it contribute to the story & how to integrate into coverage
Send thank you notes to resources, if necessary
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Creating Info-Graphics Use the Info
In headlinesTo convey thought for primary headline or add details to coverage in secondary
In news featuresTo add substantial, quantifiable details to lead, quotes, transitions & conclusion
As quick readsTo showcase personalities or particulars
In captionsTo personalize the photo allowing those directly involved to tell their stories
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Creating Info-Graphics 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.
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Creating Info-GraphicsNow, 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!