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Project 1.2 Technology Research Presentation
Suzanne Sullins
LM550 - Technology in Media Centers
Dr. Betty J. Morris
Jacksonville State University
May 21, 2014

Information Graphics or infographics

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complex information needs to be


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technical writing and education.
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WHY SHOULD YOU


USE INFOGRAPHICS?

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To complete the story.

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WHY SHOULD YOU


USE INFOGRAPHICS?

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To draw in viewers.

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WHY SHOULD YOU


USE INFOGRAPHICS?

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To clarify the information.

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To make sure the user gets it.


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Design Elements of an Infographic - LM550 Project 1.2

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Informational

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Informational

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Informational

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Statistical
I mostly use the BHS Library to
We polled 646 students at Buckhorn High, 9th-12th graders, and here are the results

BHS Library is most helpful with

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Statistical

Alexis Austin
Monrovia Middle School

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Community Relations

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Social Media
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Software, sites, and tools to create infographics


easel.ly (Web 2.0)
Glogster (Web 2.0) (example)
Google Drawings (Web 2.0)
Grafio Lite (iOS)
infogr.am (Web 2.0)
Inkscape (software)
iVisual Info Touch Lite (iOS) (Android)
Pagemodo (Web 2.0)
PicCollage (Android) (iOS)
PicsArt - Photo Studio (iOS) (Android)
Piktochart (Web 2.0) (example)
Pixlr (software)
Quickoffice (iOS) (Android)
RealtimeBoard (Web 2.0) (Tutorial)
Sketchpad (Web 2.0)
SnagIt (software)
Splashup Lite (software)
Sumo Paint (Web 2.0)
Venngage (Web 2.0)
Visme (formerly Easy Web Presenter) (Web 2.0)
Visualize (iOS)
SlideRocket infographic templates
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References

Easelly (2012). Web-based infographic design [Software]. Available from


http://www.easel.ly.com
Infogram. (2014). Web-based video infographic creator [Software]. Available from
http://infogr.am
Piktochart Infographics. (2014). Web-based infographic design [Software]. Available
from http://www.piktochart.com
Ross, A. (2009, June 7). Infographic designs: Overview, examples and best practices.
Retrieved from http://www.instantshift.com/2009/06/07/infographic-designsoverview-examples-and-best-practices
and-best-practices/
Schrock, K. (2010, October 1). Infographics as a creative assessment. Retrieved from
http://www.schrockguide.net/infographics-as-an-assessment.html

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