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data or content that is intended to quickly communicate information to an audience. As a quick visual representation Gillicano and colleagues (2014) suggest that an infographic is easily comprehended and read in less than a minute.Effective infographics tell a story. Smaller than but similar to a poster an infographic often communicates a central argument topic or thesis focusing on the overall patterns themes or salient points. There is an introduction main argument and conclusion (Canva 2017). Each element (text graphics data representations etc.) meaningfully contributes to communicating an accurate and concise presentation of information. Much like an essay an infographic is often the end product of a research project or inquiry process.Assignment:In Week 8 you will submit an infographic on the topic of environmental injustice in your local community. The following evaluative components will be used to assess your infogram (Matrix & Hodson 2014; Schrock 2012; Texas Education Agency 2015).Content: accurate and detailed information is provided and supports the thesis/argument/purposeFocus: All content (visual and textual) concisely complements the purpose of the infographicVisual Appeal: Fonts colors layouts & visual elements meaningfully contribute to the infographic’s ability to convey the overall messageArgument: The infographic effectively informs and convinces the reader of its intended purposeOrganization: Information is systematically organized and supports readers’ comprehension of the main messageCitation: Full bibliographic citations are included for all sources referencedMechanics: The infographic is free of spelling or grammatical errorsReferences:Canva. (2017). Infographic design. https://designschool.canva.com/how-to-design-infographics/Gallicano T. Ekachai D. & Freberg K. (2014). The infographic assignment. A qualitative study of students’ and professionals’ perspectives. Public Relations 8(4) 1-22. http://prjournal.instituteforpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2014GallicanoEkachaiFreberg.pdfMatrix S. & Hodson J. (2014). Teaching with infographics: Practicing new digital competencies and visual literacies. Journal of Pedagogic Development 4(2). https://www.beds.ac.uk/jpd/volume-4-issue-2/teaching-with-infographicsSchrock K. (2012). Infographic rubric. http://www.schrockguide.net/uploads/3/9/2/2/392267/schrock_infographic_rubric.pdfTexas Education Agency. (2015). Rubric for infographic or poster. http://cte.sfasu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Rubric-for-Infographic-or-Poster.pdf Dec 09 2021