assignment 5 2 analysis of theory concept infographic

Pardon Our Interruption

As you were browsing something about your browser made us think you were a bot. There are a few reasons this might happen:

• You've disabled JavaScript in your web browser.
• You're a power user moving through this website with super-human speed.
• You've disabled cookies in your web browser.
• A third-party browser plugin, such as Ghostery or NoScript, is preventing JavaScript from running. Additional information is available in this support article .

To regain access, please make sure that cookies and JavaScript are enabled before reloading the page.

Concept Analysis in Nursing: Concept Analysis Assignment

Concept analysis assignment.

• Finding Journal Articles
• Writing & Citing

Selected Books

Search the Library's online catalog for these and other books

Selected Journal Articles

Some of these articles are freely accessible. For those that are not, you must be a currently enrolled JSU student, or a staff or faculty member to access them.

• Concept Analysis: Examining the State of the Science. Hupcey, J. E., & Penrod, J. (2005). Concept Analysis: Examining the State of the Science. Research and Theory for Nursing Practice: An International Journal, 19(2), 197–208.
• Concept analysis: method to enhance interdisciplinary conceptual understanding Bonis, S. A. (2013). Concept analysis: method to enhance interdisciplinary conceptual understanding. Advances in Nursing Science, 2, 80.
• A Guide to Concept Analysis Foley, A. S., & Davis, A. H. (2017). A Guide to Concept Analysis. Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS, 31(2), 70–73.

What is Concept Analysis?

A concept is usually one or two words that convey meaning, understanding or feelings between or among individuals within a same discipline. It is a measurable variable in a theory or conceptual model.  Concepts are the building blocks of theories.  They can be concrete or abstract and serve to classify the phenomena of interest (Alligood, 2018).

A concept analysis is an exercise designed to make the nursing student as familiar as possible with a concept. It is an important step in communicating meaning, understanding and feelings.

Reference Sources to Help Define Concepts

Health and Sciences Librarian

Web Resources

• Basic and Advanced Searching Guide to basic searching and using Boolean operator. (AND,OR, NOT)
• Nurse Theorists and Nursing Theories This subject guide from Indiana University (Kokomo) contains information on a list of nurse theorists.
• Nursing Theory Link Page List of nursing theory and theorists compiled by Clayton State University.
• Next: Finding Journal Articles >>
• Last Updated: Sep 4, 2024 5:00 PM
• URL: https://libguides.jsu.edu/Conceptanalysis

NURS 700: Advanced Nursing Science

Concept analysis assignment.

• Scholarly Journal Articles
• Article Database Tutorials
• Books & Films

For your Concept Analysis assignment, you need to find specific types of scholarly sources. These can include books or peer-reviewed articles from scholarly journals. Remember, you can use a reference book such as an encyclopedia, thesaurus or dictionary, but you are limited to only one of each.

Please see the D2L page for your class for assignment instructions and the Walker and Avant book chapter. It is very important that you read both carefully.

Selection of appropriate search terms is very appropriate. We recommend connecting the term for your concept with any of these search terms using the Boolean operator AND. Also, truncate words using the * symbol to search for variant word endings. Here are some helpful search strategies to try:

• compassion AND "concept analysis"
• compassion AND philosoph*
• compassion AND theor*
• compassion AND defin*
• compassion AND concept*
• compassion AND (religious OR religion* OR theolog*)
• compassion AND anthropolog*
• compassion AND theor* AND psycholog*

It is often useful to use the advanced search screens in the article databases. Please also see the videos below for more search tips.

For a complete list of article databases available through the library, click on Search for Articles - Library Databases on the homepage of the library website ( www.metrostate.edu/library) or go to the A-Z Listing of Guides .

• Sample Concept Analysis Paper

Click on the PDF icon below to download a sample concept analysis paper written by a student for a previous term (shared with the consent of the student).

Please note the comments from the instructor.

Sample Database Searches

Here are some videos of sample searches in some commonly used databases. Note: You will need headphones or speakers in order to hear the audio.

Academic Search Premier

Tutorial: Peer Review in Five Minutes

The Peer Review In Five Minutes video was created by North Carolina State University Libraries , and is licensed for free, noncommercial use under the Creative Commons Attribution - Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License .

Boolean Operators Tutorial

Learn to use the Boolean operators AND, OR and NOT to retrieve more items on your topic and to search more precisely.

Searching Effectively Using AND, OR, NOT

Tutorial produced by the Colorado State University Libraries. Used with permission.

Reference Desk:  (651) 793-1614 General information:  (651) 793-1616 Email:  [email protected]

• Next: Scholarly Journal Articles >>
• Last Updated: Sep 10, 2024 8:27 AM
• URL: https://libguides.metrostate.edu/nurs700

Infographics

Students will create an infographic to share knowledge and data about an issue or science topic they are studying.

Infographics are an increasingly popular way of sharing information in newspapers, magazines, and online news sites. These visual representations of knowledge and information are designed to make complex ideas and large amounts of data easy to understand. There are many ways to create infographics. After exploring a variety of examples, you will create your own infographic poster that will help others better understand an issue or concept you are studying.

By now, most students have seen an infographic, but may not have thought about how they are used to help share data and information. Share a few sample infographics that are relevant to your classroom content and/or students’ interests. Here are a few examples to get you started. Explore your text books, support resources, and classroom posters for more examples.

• 70 Years of Batman Evolution
• Then/Now: Same Camping Gear Essentials, But Better

You can also share a snippet from the “Beauty of Data Visualization” TED Talk by David McCandless. Consider assigning this as homework prior to beginning the project.

Ask students for their reactions after watching the video and exploring examples. Ask questions that elicit opinions to engage students in the discussion, such as:

• Which infographic was the best? Why?
• What made them interesting, content or design? Or both?
• How did the use of fonts, color, graphics, and imagery contribute?
• Did the design contribute to how you felt about the information?

Let students know they will create infographic posters for an issue or topic in your class. Provide students, or small teams, with a list of topics and/or issues they can choose from. If your goal is related to curriculum content, you may want to ensure a variety of topics and content coverage, but if the goal is learning to show data and communicate visually, you can let students choose topics to explore.

The process begins not with making the infographic, but with research. Students will need time to research their selected concept as well as think about how they will visually convey it. Assess for understanding and comprehension of the content as they as they collect and clarify information.

Infographics, especially those that include lots of data, ALWAYS include citations. Take a moment to remind your students to capture citations for information they are including in their posters.

When their notes are complete and they are confident about the information and their knowledge of it, students/ teams should produce a rough visual sketch of how they will share the information. Organization and design of the poster will be critical in informing others. Check in again to evaluate how well they are thinking about representing data and information.

As they plan out design, students should ask and answer questions like:

• Which information, facts, and data are essential to include? Which aren’t?
• What colors and layout works best in sharing the information?
• What graphs and graphics best convey information and data to the viewer?
• What is the order, or flow, of information?

You may want to take a moment to look back at your samples and discuss how various infographics are structured. Since the point of an infographic is to transfer knowledge and information quickly, the final poster should be informative, simple, engaging, and design-friendly.

If you are building infographics in Wixie , adjust the canvas orientation before you begin. You can use the painting and drawing tools to create simple shapes as well as add and color common infographic symbols from the Symbols and Icons folder in the Library.

Print student posters and display in your room or around school. Publish the posters to PDF and image files to post on your classroom and school web site. Then, share them via blog, Edmodo, and social media, such as your school’s Facebook page or teacher’s Twitter account.

If the infographics are centered on a topic you are studying in your classroom, collect them into one file and use them as an electronic curriculum resource next year. You may also want to share this collection online for other students and teachers to use.

The completed infographic poster is a great artifact for summative assessment of content knowledge and ability to communicate information. Conduct formative assessments as students are collecting information and data during the research process and designing a rough sketch plan for their poster. You may also want to evaluate planning and team work skills demonstrated during the process.

The beauty of data visualization - TED Talk by David McCandless

13 Tricks for better Infographic Designs

Common Core Anchor Standards for English Language Arts - Grade 6-8

Reading Theme

Key Ideas and Details

1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

7. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.

Writing Theme

Text Types and Purposes

1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

Production and Distribution of Writing

4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

5. Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.

6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others.

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.

ISTE NETS for Students 2016:

6. Creative Communicator Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals. Students:

a. choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.

b. create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.

c. communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital objects such as visualizations, models or simulations.

d. publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.

Lessons by Subject

Language Arts

Social Studies

Lessons by Grade

Get the latest from creative educator.

Creative classroom ideas delivered straight to your in box once a month.

Create a Graphic Organizer

Need a thought web, timeline, flowchart, or other graphic organizer for a lesson?

• Hero's Journey Lesson Plan
• Infographics Lesson Plan
• Design a Book Cover Lesson Plan
• Informational text projects that build thinking and creativity
• Classroom constitution Lesson Plan
• Set SMART Goals Lesson Plan
• Create a visual poem Lesson Plan
• Simple surveys and great graphs Lesson Plan
• Embrace action research

Lesson: Exploring Line Symmetry

Developing 21st century learning environments

Lesson: Publish a Digital Magazine

Lesson: Animal Riddles

More sites to help you find success in your classroom

Share your ideas, imagination, and understanding through writing, art, voice, and video.

Rubric Maker

Create custom rubrics for your classroom.

Pics4Learning

A curated, copyright-friendly image library that is safe and free for education.

Write, record, and illustrate a sentence.

Interactive digital worksheets for grades K-8 to use in Brightspace or Canvas.

Professional Learning

Digital Storytelling

21st Century Classrooms

Project-based Learning

Teaching and Learning

Informational Text

English Language Aquisition

Visual Arts

© 2024 Tech4Learning, Inc | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy

© 2024 Tech4Learning, Inc | All Rights Reserved | https://www.thecreativeeducator.com

Add me to the Creative Educator email list!

What is an Infographic [Theory, Tips, Examples and Mega Inspiration]

• Share on Facebook
• Share on Twitter

By Al Boicheva

in Insights , Inspiration

4 years ago

Viewed 49,044 times

Spread the word about this article:

Updated: May 13, 2022

In today’s article, we’ll review all you need to know about what is an infographic. We’ll look into the anatomy of infographics, their elements, and what makes an infographic great. Of course, we’ll also include many examples and useful tips that will inspire you to create your own engaging infographics. Below is the overview that includes the main topics of the article, so don’t hesitate to fast-travel to specific sections of interest if you’re looking for something in particular.

Article overview:

1. Definition of Infographics 2. What Makes an Infographic Great? 2.1. Audience 2.2. Title 2.3. Simplicity 2.4. Storytelling 3. Types of Infographics 3.1. Visual Infographics 3.2. Timeline Infographics 3.3. Visual Resumes 3.4. List Infographics 3.5. Comparison Infographics 3.6. Statistic Infographics 3.7. Process Infographics 3.8. Map Infographics

4. The Visual Elements Of Infographics 4.1. Colors 4.2. Fonts 4.3. Icons 5. Tips on How To Make An Engaging Infographic 5.1. Tools 5.2. Inspiration 5.3. Topic 5.4. Other Tips

1. What Is an Infographic?

The very name “infographics” is short for information graphics. It defines the visual representation of data that is easy to scan and comprehend at first glance. It’s a powerful tool for businesses and educational institutions to present concepts and data in a more appealing and engaging way.

There are a few things that define what is an infographic in more detail so let’s list them here:

• Infographics simplify heavy data by providing a high-level view.
• They combine images, text, diagrams, charts, and even videos.
• It takes minimal use of text in favor of visuals.
• It’s an effective tool to present and explain complex data quickly and comprehensively.
• Infographics are a great tool for education and building awareness.
• They are designed to reach a wider audience.

2. What Makes an Infographic Great?

After we understood what is an infographic, let’s jump into what makes one engaging. To organize your data in a simple visual way could prove to be quite challenging. Just like in writing content. You still need to focus on catchy headlines, readability, the proper words and images, and most importantly- who are you making the infographic for.

2.1. Audience

A great infographic has a clear idea of who the target audience is . Depending on the age, gender, and culture of the ideal viewer, you already have the right approach on what tone to set in, what colors to use, and what sort of visuals to include.

The key thing is to create infographics that are geared to the needs of your audience.

For example, the infographic below is specifically made for children. It’s entirely visual with a well-crafted colorful illustration with fun characters that instantly reveal the main concept: what animals live underground. It is a great way to educate small children.

Who does live in the underground? by Polina Ugarova

While on the subject of education, infographics have a designated place in textbooks, encyclopedias, and classroom posters. The following example targets older children and students and organizes big historical events in a simple list infographic.

just some assignments… by Bui Dieu Linh

An infographic can also target a specific group such as office workers. In the next example, we see a simple comprehensive visualization of survey results that resonates with the majority of office workers.

Infographic / The Daily Grind by Holly Herman

Great infographics start with a title that sets the topic and core message right on. In fact, a powerful title can determine the success of your graphic. When people process information, they always start with the headline, and once drawn by the topic, they feel curious to learn more.

Exactly the case with this visualization of the 8 things that can make your home office work easier. The title is catchy and instantly explains the topic: How to keep working from home step by step. It sets the issue first “to keep” and instantly claims to have a solution, which compels the audience to keep reading.

How to keep working from home – Infographic by Juliana Bandeira

In the next example, there are two headlines. “Missions to Mars” gives the topic and is followed by the more powerful “How many man-made objects have been sent to the Red Planet and how many actually arrived?” This instantly draws attention to the graphic that reveals very little few dots on the planet Mars.

Missions to Mars by Paul Button

2.3. Simplicity

Sometimes you really need to explain a very complex concept through an infographic. However, making your audience work hard to understand your presentation will defeat the whole point of making the infographic in the first place. If you keep way too many elements and make your design busy, this will distract the viewer from the main point. Consider making your infographic presentation longer if you need to include more data, but make sure to use simpler sections.

Tip: Use a lot of white space. Let your sections and important areas breathe. A busy infographic can be very overwhelming and hard to read.

In the example, the graphic visualizes the path of the pandemic including infections and symptoms, and how they change over time. It’s a complicated topic with lots of data and statistics that will take time to analyze and read. However,  the overall infographic has simplified the concept in different sections with high-contrast colors and accents to make it easier to scan and understand even at the first glance.

Path to Pandemic / BBC Science Focus by James Round

To go a bit further, let’s have a look at an infographic that is practically impossible to make look any simpler. Yet, the designer has still managed to structure the complex data in a comprehensive way.  The graphic shows historical milestones in space exploration. Furthermore, it also includes future space missions and upcoming astronomical phenomena in and around our solar system. It’s extraordinary to visualize pages and pages worthy of rich data in one graphic.

Bureau Oberhaeuser Calendar 2020

2.4. Storytelling

In a way, an infographic tells a story. Therefore, a great infographic will tell a great story and do it clear and accurate. Since this is your story, you have full control over how it flows and the tools you use. You can create flows with white space, text hierarchy, color contrast, and charts.

Below, the UNHCR tells the story of five years of life and conflicts in Sudan. The infographic shows the numbers behind one of the largest humanitarian crises in the world.

South Sudan – UNHCR by Bianco Tangerine

Another way to tell a story is to reveal important data, steps, or tips. The following example dedicated to starting a successful podcast tells the story of the state of podcasting, what you need to start your own, and what technology you will use.

Podcast related infographic design by Lesia Artymovych

3. Types of Infographics

Infographics can be very diverse but there are a few main categories they can be listed in. There is one type we will mention outside of that list, and that is the Informational Infographic. What makes it different is that it focuses on the text and only enhances it with visual elements and colors. Informational infographics take more time to read and understand so they aren’t entirely a visual representation of data.

Informational Infographic Example (Holistic Therapies by Bárbara Americano)

3.1. Visual Infographics

On the contrary, visual infographics cut the text-based elements in favor of visuals. They let the images tell the story and are ideal for presentations, reports, and educational purposes.

Visual Infographic Example (Florida Wildlife Infographics by Yuliya Shumilina)

3.2. Timeline Infographics

This is a very great way to depict data in chronological order, to follow a trend through a period of time, or to show the evolution of a concept.  They are very pleasant and easy to read and have great use for posters, textbooks, and presentations.

Timeline Infographic Example (Typewriter by Trey Thompson)

3.3. Visual Resumes

This type of infographic has a specific purpose to instantly build a great first impression through a striking resume. The infographic CVs is ideal for illustrators, designers, marketers, and developers. However, this doesn’t narrow it down to just the creative industries. You need to make a memorable CV when you apply for a job no matter the field. So, why not take advantage and impress your future employer with an easy-to-scan and comprehend resume that will stand up from the pile of traditional resumes.

Infographic CV Example (Pinda’s Resume by Penellopy L. Sousa)

3.4. List Infographics

List-based infographics are most commonly used to sort heavy data and order it into a list. Such presentations are a great option when you need to list a series of steps to win an argument or to present claims.

List-Based Infographics Example (Amazon product listing by Lutfun Haque)

3.5. Comparison Infographics

This type, as the name suggests, is a format where you can put two concepts against each other. It’s ideal to compare ideas, point out their differences, or even prove the superiority of one of those ideas.

Comparison Infographics Example (Illustrator Vs Photoshop by M.A.Kather)

3.6. Statistic Infographics

This format is widely known as its own category: data visualization. It serves to illustrate very complex and heavy data via graphics, charts, images, and schematics in order to make it visual and comprehensive.

Statistic Infographics Example (Plastic Waste Pollution by Jamie Kettle)

3.7. Process Infographics

This format is ideal to show the flow of a process no matter how complex. The process infographics explain how certain concepts work step by step.

Process Infographics (How-To: Holiday Cocktails)

3.8. Map Infographics

The point of map infographics is to show information based on location. Topics are usually statistics that incorporate areas. It can show the development of a concept in certain countries, cities, or specific places.

Map Infographics Example (Berlin Breakfast Map by Elena Resko)

4. The Visual Elements Of Infographics

Although there are many formats of infographics, colors, fonts and icons are usually what they all have in common. In fact, these elements are the key to make a high-quality visual representation of your concept and convey your message in the best way possible.

4.1. Colors

Just like in everything related to design, colors are the most important element that can make or break your infographic . The right colors can create contrast, atmosphere, and emotions, and influence your viewers to be mesmerized by your work and wish to stay and examine it in detail.

Colors are also powerful symbols and carry strong associations with concepts. Such concepts can be forces (blue for water, green for land), political powers (red for Republicans, blue for Democrats, green for green parties), brand colors, or anything that has a pre-fixed color. With this in mind, it wouldn’t be wise to change or switch such colors and cause confusion.

In terms of creating contrast and knowing how to combine colors perfectly , you could check out our guide to color theory for non-designers .

Balanced Colors in Infographics (IoT Device & Cloud Computing by Anjum Alam)

Important things to consider when you choose colors for your infographics:

• Highlights: Use high contrast colors to highlight or obscure data based on its importance.
• Contrast: When comparing two concepts, you can create contrast by choosing complementary colors.
• Consistency: Be consistent with colors from start to finish and stick to one palette only.
• Meaning: Consider color associations and symbolism.
• Simple Palette: Avoid using more than 5 colors in one infographic. If you need more diversity, you could use different tints or shades of one color instead.

Aside from knowing how to combine colors, it’s also important to know how to combine fonts. This means considering the best practices, which fonts are legible, how to create emphasis through text hierarchy, and more.

Do’s and Don’ts in Design – Infographics by Digital Herd Agency

Important things to consider when you choose fonts for your infographics:

• Legibility: Choose fonts that are easy to read even in big paragraphs in smaller sizes. Avoid display fonts and focus on simple, minimalistic ones.
• No more than two fonts: If you use a lot of different fonts and typefaces this can ruin the harmony of your infographic and aggravate its readability.
• Same Typeface Combinations: You can combine fonts from the same typeface but avoid combining fonts from different families with similar characteristics.
• Serif and Sans Serif: This is the classic combination that works best with serifs for headlines and highest hierarchy texts and sans-serifs for the body text.
• Text Hierarchy: Especially when you use the same font family for the entire infographic, you can create a hierarchy based on font size and weights.
• Mood: Consider what fonts look elegant, romantic, dramatic, or professional, and use them to your advantage to help you communicate the exact tone and mood you intend.

In the meantime, you could also check out our hand-picked collection of 20 free fonts you can add to your fonts library.

Most infographics use icons to organize the information into sections and specific areas or just to indicate concepts. In fact, just a single icon can easily explain an entire paragraph of text.

Infographic by Aimi Humayra Ahmad Suhaime

Important things to consider when you choose icons for your infographics:

• Replacement: During your infographic design process, see if you can replace items or section titles with icons. If you want to indicate different activities during a workday in the office, title each with an icon.
• Social Media Icons: Everybody knows what the icons for Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter look like so it’s safe to use them instead of writing the name of each platform. This also goes for popular brands.
• Clarity: It’s very subjective to point out what icons are designed well and what isn’t, but always go for icons that clearly and unmistakably visualize the concept you want. Most commonly, the simplest universal icons are much more readable and clear than detailed ones.
• Matching: same as colors and fonts, icons need to be consistent as well. Choose icons from the same bundle based on the same style, colors, and level of simplicity.

There are many sources that offer free icon packs to help you out with your infographics. You could check our picks for the best free icon packs that you can download and use right away .

5. Tips on How To Make An Engaging Infographic

If you’re reading this article, you probably wish to make your own infographic for your next presentation. Of course, making an effective infographic that engages and drives results takes time and practice. However, there are a few tips that can definitely help you go in the right direction. So let’s see what we have.

The first thing you do is decide what tools to use. In case you don’t have an in-house designing team or aren’t a designer yourself, you will look for dedicated software.

In the meantime, if you already use software such as Adobe Illustrator , here’s how to create a simple infographic in less than 5 minutes . If you use Google Slides, Powerpoint, Photoshop, and other popular software for your design, you can also take advantage of this selection of infographic templates that you can customize to fit your project .

An easy-to-use tool that offers a rich template library with the option to search by category. It comes with a Free and Pro account.

Creately comes pre-packed with core support for 50+ diagram types, 1000’s professionally designed shape libraries, and templates. Offers Free, Personal, Team, and Enterprise plans.

A perfect tool for visualizing numbers and data that also offers SQL connectors, data analytics, and engagement analytics. It has Free and Paid plans.

You can create an infographic from scratch or choose to work with a template. The tool offers step-by-step tutorials and comes with Free and Paid options.

A versatile design tool developed specifically for marketers to create presentations and infographics. It also offers to create interactive infographics and popups.

This tool is a video creator that will help you make powerful infographic videos. It offers infographic video templates to work with and also has Free and Paid plans.

5.2. Inspiration

Whether you’ll be using infographics software or not, you will always benefit from searching for inspiration from existing beautifully crafted infographics. Even if you don’t have a specific concept in mind, existing examples will help you build an idea.

You could check our hand-picked collection of engaging infographic examples that we made specifically for inspiration. Additionally, we also featured a gallery of 12 animated video infographics .

There are also websites such as Cool Infographics and Daily Infographics .

The most successful infographics are the most helpful ones. When you select a topic, be as specific as possible and try to offer something that your audience will hardly find anywhere else. Although your concept might center around a popular topic, try to narrow it down or something niche.

For example, you wish to make infographics about color combinations. Sure, there are plenty of those going around. However, how many color combination infographics focus on specific wedding theme pallets. These would be incredibly helpful for designers or people who have a Victorian, Gothic, or Hawaiian-themed wedding and still haven’t selected their colors. Or if you wish to educate children with fun facts, why not make an infographic about fruits, vegetables, and nuts that aren’t actually fruits, vegetables, or nuts.

5.4. Other Tips

With the tools, inspiration, and topic out of the way, let’s get in-depth with more specific tips and advice.

The Biodiversity | Infographic by Mayra Magalhaes

1. Catchy Headline

The best way to complement your topic is to present it in a catchy powerful headline. The title should give an instant clear idea of what the infographic is about and win your viewers’ curiosity. “How to write an effective college essay”, and “How to get your chainsaw cutting fast” are descriptive enough, and not only do they set the exact topic, but offer a solution.

2. Minumum Text

If you can present it in visuals, always choose that option. If a graphic feels text-heavy, this means the images don’t balance the infographic enough. The text should complement the images and reinforce them. After all, it is possible for an infographic to lack text, but not the other way around.

3. Readability

In many cases, your infographic will be downsized and this might lose the readability of your icons, images, and text. When you create infographics, check how their legibility in smaller sizes.

Sometimes you need to include a lot of facts, steps, and data. However, in many cases, a very long infographic is a deal-breaker for the viewer. Ideally, 8 000 pixels in length is more than enough for a great informative detailed graphic.

Intuitive cognitive visual flow is everything. It leads the viewer’s gaze through the story from beginning to end, from one phase to another. If the striking headline and beautiful visuals get your viewer’s attention, the flow is what will keep it.

6. One Topic

Same as having a specific topic, you should dedicate your infographic just to that topic and don’t digress with anything else. If you make an infographic about dolphins that isn’t specifically about comparing them with other mammals, you don’t need to include such comparisons.

An infographic presents data and facts, so make sure you use and cite trustworthy sources. There are a lot of questionable sources out there, so in case you aren’t presenting your own research and data, checking and double-checking will prove essential to the trustworthiness of your infographic. Cite your sources with relevant links.

If you create infographics with original research and data that is relevant to your brand, make sure you use your brand logo , colors, and other elements. This will give you and your brand exposure.

9. Promoting

Making the infographic is only half of the work. To help it go viral, however, you need to promote it by reaching out to influential sources and asking to get featured. Always include social media sharing plugins and ask your viewers to share your infographic.

Infographic by The Design Surgery

Final Words

In conclusion, if designed right, infographics are a powerful tool for communication and presentation. They present data in a condensed and highly-visual manner, that is why they have become the standard visual in content across all fields ever since the infographics boom of 2012. truth is, creating an infographic isn’t that hard, but there are some best practices and understanding you should keep in mind when you start making one. We hope we shed some light on the topic and helped you understand the anatomy of infographics. After all, knowing how something works and why, is the key to creation. That’s all for today’s review on what is an infographic.

In the meantime, just right before you start crafting the infographics for your next presentation, you could make a final stop at our hand-picked engaging infographic examples and get the inspiration and ideas you need. Or you can also check some of our other related articles:

• The Best Free Infographic Templates in 2022 for Every Software
• 30+ Free Comparison Infographic Templates: Amazing Free Collection
• The Top Infographic Design Trends

Add some character to your visuals

Cartoon Characters, Design Bundles, Illustrations, Backgrounds and more...

Like us on Facebook

Subscribe to our newsletter

Be the first to know what’s new in the world of graphic design and illustrations.

• [email protected]

Browse High Quality Vector Graphics

E.g.: businessman, lion, girl…

Related Articles

Top graphic design trends 2018: the ultimate guide, types of logos: learn the essentials in minutes [+ cool examples], how to use the principles of marketing to boost your business, win an oscar for art mission possible for the team of spider-verse [interview], 70+ mascot logos that will definitely impress you, check out our infographics bundle with 500+ infographic templates:, enjoyed this article.

Don’t forget to share!

• Comments (1)

Al Boicheva

Al is an illustrator at GraphicMama with out-of-the-box thinking and a passion for anything creative. In her free time, you will see her drooling over tattoo art, Manga, and horror movies.

Thousands of vector graphics for your projects.

Hey! You made it all the way to the bottom!

Here are some other articles we think you may like:

Graphic Design Trends in 2021 That Will Cause Revolution

by Iveta Pavlova

Inspiration

Awesome instagram layout ideas and examples.

How-To Tutorials

How to design graphics for social media like a guru: tutorials & tips.

by Lyudmil Enchev

Looking for Design Bundles or Cartoon Characters?

A source of high-quality vector graphics offering a huge variety of premade character designs, graphic design bundles, Adobe Character Animator puppets, and more.

• CTL Reports
• News & Announcements

Book a Consultation

• Mailing Lists
• All CTL Programs
• TA Programs

Program Directory

• Certificates
• Conferences
• Registration Help

Upcoming Events

• Accessibility in Teaching
• Assessing Student Learning
• Engaging Students
• Fundamentals of Learning
• Supervising TAs and Graduate Students
• Teaching Assistants
• Part-time Instructors
• Indigenous Teaching and Learning Resources
• OWL Brightspace Training and Help Resources
• Components of Online and Blended Course Design
• Self-Directed Modules and Workshops
• Generative AI Resources
• Accessibility Boosts
• Choose an eLearning Tool
• Student Assessment
• Synchronous eLearning Workshops
• Curriculum Review Support Online
• Course Design
• Curriculum Innovation and Review
• Western Degree Outcomes (WDOs)
• Teaching Awards
• Teaching Dossiers
• Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement
• Getting Feedback on Teaching
• Grant Opportunities
• Publications
• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
• Centre for Research on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (CRTLHE)
• Teaching & Assessment
• Awards & Dossiers

Elements of an Effective Infographic Assignment

Elearning at the ctl.

All | Faculty | Grad Students

LOGIN TO REGISTER

Centre for Teaching and Learning Arts and Humanities Building Room 3R34 (519) 661-2111 x80346 [email protected]

This post is a summary of the eLearning Lunch and Learn session presented on October 2nd, 2017. Images presented throughout are available for download as full infographics – these are available under Resources at the bottom of the post. Video clips from the Lunch and Learn session are also available throughout.

What is an Infographic?

An infographic is a highly visual representation of information, data, or content that is intended to quickly communicate information to a reader. 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.

An infographic is often designed using graphic design software. Photoshop, PowerPoint, and Word can be used, however, new online digital tools for Infographic creation are increasingly popular. Examples include Canva, Piktochart, or Infogr. am.

For a comparison of the three above-mentioned online tools for Infographic creation, see the following comparison chart.

Download (PDF, 33KB)

What makes for an effective Infographic?

Effective infographics tell a story. 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. As a quick visual representation, Gillicano and colleagues (2014) suggest that an infographic is easily comprehended and read in less than a minute.

Much like an essay, an infographic is often the end product of a research project or inquiry process. As an academic work, it is important that the information be accurate and properly cited. Infographics should easily allow readers to access referenced material through citation.

Overall, thought should be given to who the target audience is and what purpose the infographic will serve. Accurate, properly referenced material is communicated effectively through a highly visual and well organized layout.

What are the elements of an Effective Infographic Assignment Design?

Learning Outcomes and Rationale

First and foremost, the infographics assignment aligns with intended learning outcomes of the course. Producing an infographic requires that students draw on a large skill set. It requires that they find, synthesize, and integrate a range of information in order make decisions for then arranging and designing the infographic to effectively communicate the argument through a highly visual format.

Scaffolding Student Work

Before introducing an infographics assignment, instructors should consider the skills students currently have to effectively research, integrate, and organize the information to be communicated through an Infographic as well as the design and digital technology skills for designing the infographic in a visually appealing way. Assignments should adequately scaffold students movement through the various steps involved in designing an infographic as a final product of an inquiry process. Steps could include:

• Research Stage:   Submission of an annotated bibliography, report, or first draft of infographic content
• Drafting Stage:   Students receive feedback on a draft of the infographic and/or it’s content from instructors or peers
• Designing Stage:   Students receive support on designing their infographic, through tutorials, peer support, or design sprints

Effective infographic assignment design regularly incorporates a component requiring students to reflect on their infographic, what was learned, or how they aimed to communicate information to their target audience (Matrix & Hodson, 2014).

Peer Review

Another common element of infographics assignment designs is the use of peer review. The chance to receive feedback from peers can be incorporated at the drafting or final stages of the assignment. Peer review serves two purposes: it gives feedback to students on their infographic designs and it supports student reviewers to critically analyze the infographics of others.

Rubric Design

The following evaluative components are common amongst infographics rubrics (Matrix & Hodson, 2014; Schrock, 2012; Texas Education Agency, 2015):

Content:   accurate and detailed information is provided and supports the thesis/argument/purpose

Focus:   All content (visual and textual) concisely complements the purpose of the infographic

Visual Appeal:   Fonts, colours, layouts, & visual elements meaningfully contribute to the infographic’s ability to convey the overall message

Argument:   The infographic effectively informs and convinces the reader of its intended purpose

Organization:   Information is systematically organized and supports readers’ comprehension of the main message

Citation:   Full bibliographic citations are included for all sources referenced

Mechanics:   The infographic is free of spelling or grammatical errors

The following Infographics are a summary of the above-mentioned information and are available for use under a   Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 Licence   (CC BY-NC 4.0):

A Students Guide to Infographics

Download (PDF, 195KB)

An Instructor’s Guide to Infographics Assignments

Download (PDF, 158KB)

Canva. (2017).   Infographic design.   Retrieved from  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. Retrieved from  http://prjournal.instituteforpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2014GallicanoEkachaiFreberg.pdf

Matrix, S. & Hodson, J. (2014). Teaching with infographics: Practicing new digital competencies and visual literacies.   Journal of Pedagogic Development, 4 (2). Retrieved from  https://www.beds.ac.uk/jpd/volume-4-issue-2/teaching-with-infographics

Schrock, K. (2012).   Infographic Rubric . Retrieved from  http://www.schrockguide.net/uploads/3/9/2/2/392267/schrock_infographic_rubric.pdf

Texas Education Agency. (2015).   Rubric for infographic or poster.  Retrieved from  http://cte.sfasu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Rubric-for-Infographic-or-Poster.pdf

Centre for Teaching and Learning Arts and Humanities Building Room 3R34 London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 3K7 Tel: 519.661.2111 x80346 [email protected] Privacy | Web Standards | Terms of Use | Accessibility

Event Registration

• Department & Units
• Majors & Minors
• LSA Course Guide
• LSA Gateway

Knowledge base

• Administrative Applications
• Classroom Support & Training
• Computer & Desktop Support
• Equipment Loans & Reservations
• Lecture Recording
• Media Center
• Research Support & Tools
• Emergency Remote Teaching
• Website Services & Support
• Support Hours
• Walk-in Support
• Access Controls
• Student Resources
• Support LSA
• Course Guide

Search: {{$root.lsaSearchQuery.q}}, Page {{$root.page}}

Infographic Assignments: Blending Creative and Critical

• News & Events
• Teaching Tip of the Week
• Search News

Innovate Newsletter

While many of your students are likely familiar with infographics from campus posters and social media, they may not have had much experience critiquing or authoring them in an academic setting. To create an effective infographic assignment, first  consider what you want your students to be able to do with infographics.   Do they need to analyze them? Do they need to research their infographic topic, or will you provide the data for them? Perhaps they need to create a specific type of infographic?  Is the focus of your class more on the research, on the data visualization, or on  the creative graphic element? These decisions will shape how you scaffold the assignment. For creative assignments, especially, consider what level of experience your students have and what type of information they need to convey. That will help narrow down the best tool for them to use. 

Weekly Ed-Tech Spotlight:

Did you know that Gradescope , a tool for tests and assessments, is available to LSA? Gradescope includes support for scanning paper exams or hand-written answers, and flexible tools for grading with a team and adjusting rubrics as needed while grading.

Structuring an Infographic Assignment

If students have not analyzed or created compact data graphics before, it’s especially important that the assignment clearly lay out the individual steps involved in designing an infographic. This helps beginners start to frame their analysis of examples, as well as helping instructors pace the project. Students may not initially understand infographics as the end product of a research process, but if their assignment includes a research stage, they soon will! If your students are beginners in this genre, be sure you also make explicit for them what the purpose of this specific infographic is. Should it:

Provide a quick overview of a topic?

Explain a complex process?

Display research findings or survey data?

Summarize a long article or report?

Compare and contrast multiple options?

Raise awareness about an issue or cause?

Each of these will require a different layout and approach. The purpose of the infographic will also shape what tool will be most effective, to create the infographic.

Some useful step to include in most infographic assignments are:

Analysis Stage: Students read and start to critically analyze examples of infographics.

Research Stage: Submission of an annotated bibliography, report, or first draft of infographic content

Drafting Stage: Students receive feedback on a draft of the infographic and/or it’s content from instructors or peers

Designing Stage: Students receive support on designing their infographic, through tutorials, peer support, or design sprints

Peer Review: The chance to receive feedback from peers can be incorporated at the drafting or final stages of the assignment. 

To ensure peer review is substantive and directed, you might use a rubric like the one below, which separates out the specific skills students need to demonstrate. Each area can then receive directed and useful feedback.

Potential Tools

There are many tools available at UofM to use for creating infographics. Be sure to select one that matches the assignment’s purpose. If your focus is on showing comparative or quantitative data, it may be best for students to generate data charts from Excel spreadsheets or Google Sheets. If you are focusing on statistics, especially with advanced students, using histograms from R Studio will suit the purpose and also give them additional practice using this industry-standard tool. Beginners, or students who will be focusing on the creative graphic element, may be better served by easy-to-use free software such as Piktochart or Canva , or even using PowerPoint.

If you would like to discuss how an infographic assignment might fit into your class, or what tools might best suit, please feel free to reach out to the [email protected] or request a consultation here .

Office of the CIO

News & events, help & support, getting started with technology services.

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

G155 Angell Hall, 435 South State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109–1003 734.615.0100 [email protected] 

• Information For
• Prospective Students
• Current Students
• Faculty and Staff
• Alumni and Friends
• More about LSA
• How Do I Apply?
• LSA Magazine
• Academic Advising
• Majors and Minors
• Departments and Units
• Global Studies
• LSA Opportunity Hub
• Social Media
• Update Contact Info
• Privacy Statement
• Report Feedback

• Bachelor’s Degrees
• Master’s Degrees
• Doctorate Degrees
• Certificate Programs
• Nursing Degrees
• Cybersecurity
• Human Services
• Science & Mathematics
• Communication
• Liberal Arts
• Social Sciences
• Computer Science
• Admissions Overview
• Tuition and Financial Aid
• Incoming Freshman and Graduate Students
• Transfer Students
• Military Students
• International Students
• Early Access Program
• About Maryville
• Our Faculty
• Our Approach
• Our History
• Accreditation
• Tales of the Brave
• Student Support Overview
• Online Learning Tools

Infographics

Home / Infographics

Types of Machine Learning Algorithms

June 14, 2023 

Machine learning (ML) is becoming increasingly important as more people use online search engines, recommendation algorithms, and other software that relies on artificial intelligence (AI). Different machine learning algorithms have different benefits and uses, and data science professionals can help organizations decide which technique to use. To learn more about the different types of machine learning algorithms, check out the infographic below, created by Maryville University’s online Master of Science in Data Science program. Machine learning (ML) is becoming increasingly important as more people use online search engines, recommendation algorithms, and other software that relies on artificial intelligence (AI). Different machine learning […]

IT vs. OT: Differences and Similarities

March 1, 2023 

Technology has transformed nearly every aspect of our society — everyday communications, how and where we work, and the way products are made. In the digital age, developing and implementing technology has become a top priority for businesses of all sizes in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. For example, as of 2021, an estimated 90% of companies used some type of cloud service. This trend of maximizing technology is expected to continue for the foreseeable future across nearly every kind of organization and industry. Today, interest in information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) is growing. Both fields are helping businesses […]

What Is the Gig Economy, and Who Are Its Workers?

February 28, 2023 

The gig economy comprises a broad swath of the American population. From food delivery drivers to web designers — and a wide variety of workers in between — the gig economy included nearly 65 million people in the United States in 2022, according to job platform MBO Partners. And the popularity of working in the gig economy shows no signs of slowing. Projections indicate that by 2028, freelancers who perform gig work will total 90 million and account for more than half of the U.S. workforce, Statista reports. But what is the gig economy? It’s a system in which, instead […]

Speech Pronunciation for Kids: Tips, Tools, and Resources

December 16, 2022 

For various reasons, children may struggle to pronounce words correctly and may eventually develop a speech disorder. Signs of a speech disorder may include stuttering, repetition, blocks (difficulty forming words), and prolongation (drawing out certain sounds). To reduce a child’s risk of developing a speech impediment, parents can engage their children in a variety of activities designed to be fun and educational. Some children, however, will require the help of an experienced speech-language pathologist. To learn about tips and resources on speech pronunciation for kids, check out the infographic below, created by Maryville University’s online Master of Science in Speech-Language […]

5 Benefits of Carbon Sequestration for Forests

August 10, 2022 

On the hunt for solutions to protect the planet against climate change, scientists are turning to carbon sequestration. But forests are complex ecosystems, and enacting carbon sequestration requires more than simply planting more trees. To learn more about the benefits of carbon sequestration, check out the infographic below, created by Maryville University’s online Bachelor of Science in Sustainability program. What Is Carbon Sequestration? Carbon sequestration involves the carbon cycle and carbon capture processes. The Carbon Cycle The cycle through which carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere and absorbed back into Earth is called the carbon cycle. Carbon is stored […]

Environmental Impact of Cryptocurrency

July 5, 2022 

Cryptocurrency has grown from a niche curiosity to a subject that everyone seems to be talking about. Its meteoric rise has drawn bigger attention to cryptocurrency mining, a process used to enter more crypto into circulation. Crypto mining requires a lot of energy due to the time and computer processing power involved, prompting serious environmental concerns that are being addressed through the creation of more energy-efficient methods. To learn more about the environmental impact of cryptocurrency, check out the infographic below, created by Maryville University’s online Master of Science in Cybersecurity program. Add This Infographic to Your Site <p style="clear:both;margin-bottom:20px;"><a […]

Notable Asian American Historical Figures

Across many disciplines, from acting to physics to labor unions, Asian American history is complex and impressive. Asian Americans have contributed many significant accomplishments to the United States, as illustrated by the careers of Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu and other notable Asian American historical figures. To learn more, check out the infographic below, created by Maryville University’s online Bachelor of Arts in History program. Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu (1912-1997) Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu was a scientist. Early Life In 1934, Wu graduated from Taiwan’s National Central University at the top of her class. In 1940, she graduated from Berkeley with a PhD in […]

Shakespeare’s Influence on Contemporary Literature

May 5, 2022 

William Shakespeare changed the English-speaking world forever. By creating new words and tropes, as well as building relationships between writers and patrons, Shakespeare greatly influenced contemporary literature. Not only are actors still performing his plays, but his works’ symbolism, wordplay, and characters inspire contemporary writers to push their creative boundaries. The History of Shakespeare William Shakespeare led a full and interesting life in the world of literature and theater. Early Life William Shakespeare was born April 23, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. As an adult, he moved to London shortly after 1585 to begin his acting apprenticeship. Poetry In 1593 and […]

What Are the Pros and Cons of Labor Unions?

April 11, 2022 

The union membership rate among American wage and salary earners was 10.8% in 2020, 0.5% more than in 2019, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Despite the small increase, overall membership numbers in the U.S. have been declining for the past few decades, dropping from 17.7 million union workers in 1983 to 14.3 million in 2020. Controversies surrounding unions have pushed away many workers wary of high dues, corruption, and lack of personal autonomy for union members. Nonetheless, Americans today should carefully consider the pros and cons of union membership before deciding what’s right for them. To learn […]

How to Determine the Best Online Bachelor’s Degree

February 28, 2022 

A quick look at job openings today makes it easy to see why a bachelor’s degree is so important. Many jobs that only called for a high-school diploma a decade ago are now requiring a bachelor’s degree. This phenomenon, called degree inflation or credential creep, has sent workers scrambling back to school to keep pace with the job market. The advent of online education has made tackling degree inflation more manageable. Students have more options than ever to earn a bachelor’s degree. In fact, so many choices are available that students might have difficulty determining the best online bachelor’s degree […]

Take Your Next Brave Step

Receive information about the benefits of our programs, the courses you'll take, and what you need to apply.

Pardon Our Interruption

As you were browsing something about your browser made us think you were a bot. There are a few reasons this might happen:

• You've disabled JavaScript in your web browser.
• You're a power user moving through this website with super-human speed.
• You've disabled cookies in your web browser.
• A third-party browser plugin, such as Ghostery or NoScript, is preventing JavaScript from running. Additional information is available in this support article .

To regain access, please make sure that cookies and JavaScript are enabled before reloading the page.