Semester Project Assignment #4 – Infographic & Explainer Document
My topic is: E-Waste
Objective:
Create a persuasive infographic that clearly communicates 3–6 scientific facts related to your topic, tailored specifically for your target audience. Your infographic should not just inform—it should persuade, leading the audience toward a clear call to action.
Part 1: Infographic
Your infographic should:
- Include 3–6 scientifically accurate facts that are relevant and compelling to your audience.
- Choose facts that support your overall message and goal.
- Use reliable, cited sources for your data.
- Organize the facts in a logical flow that builds toward your call to action.
- Guide your audience from awareness to understanding to action.
- Include a strong, persuasive headline.
- This should grab attention and frame the infographic’s purpose.
- Balance visual and textual information.
- Use icons, illustrations, charts, or other visuals to help explain each fact.
- Keep text concise but clear—avoid overwhelming the viewer.
- Use language and design choices that appeal to your target audience.
- Consider tone, color scheme, font, and layout.
- Think about what styles or platforms your audience is already engaging with.
Tools you can use to design your infographic:
Canva, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, or any web-based infographic creator. Save and submit your final version as a PDF.
Part 2: Explainer Document (Accompanying Text)
This is a 1–2 page document that explains your choices and provides context for your infographic. Include the following:
- Scientific Facts
- List the 3–6 facts you included in the infographic.
- Sources
- Provide the original sources for your data (APA or MLA format is fine).
- Persuasive Goal and Call to Action
- What do you want your audience to think, feel, or do after viewing your infographic?
- Design Rationale
- Briefly explain how your design decisions (e.g., colors, icons, layout, tone) are intended to resonate with your specific target audience.
What to Submit:
- ✅ A PDF of your infographic (designed by you)
- ✅ A 1–2 page explainer document (Word or PDF)
Note: You will not be graded on your design or artistic skill, but on how well you adapt and present scientific information for a persuasive, audience-specific science communication goal.