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JENNI THOMLEYED 505 INFOGRAPHICS
What are infographics?On Dave Gray’s Blog Communication Nation, he explains :
1. It’s a visual explanation that helps you more easily understand, find or do something.
2. It’s visual, and when necessary, integrates words and pictures in a fluid, dynamic way.
3. It stands alone and is completely self-explanatory.
4. It reveals information that was formerly hidden or submerged.
5. It makes possible faster, more consistent understanding.
6. It’s universally understandable.
Why should you use Infographics?
• People connect with visual aids better than written work.
• It creates an easier understanding.
How do you use Infographics?
• Make it very simple. To many pictures will confuse people.
• Make sure your facts are very well researched.
• Infographics are like essay in pictures. Be sure of the motive behind the information.
• Always include a URL
Ideas for using Infographics
• Timelines• Flow Charts• Graphs• Size Diagrams
http://www.everthilhorst.nl/playground_images/basketball.jpg
http://themissinggraph.wordpress.com/2010/08/19/a-history-of-the-basketball-world-championships-mundobasket-1950-2006/
http://www.geekinheels.com/storage/kobe_vs_jordan.png
http://www.social-ink.net/blog/infographic-roundup