Infographic

Question 1

Introduction of an infographic

Answer 1

Brief but precise introduction that makes it immediately clear what the infographic is about

Question 2

The often aim of infographics

Answer 2

Often aims to elicit an intellectual response and an emotional response.

Question 3

Multimodal text

Answer 3

Multimodal text that can use multiple modes of communication including visual images, symbols, icons, graphs, numbers and the written word.

Question 4

Colours used in infographics

Answer 4

Are eye catching and appealing and often link in with topic being explored.

Different typefaces and/or colour is used for different types of information.

Question 5

Use of different graphics

Answer 5

Range of different graphics, which are clearly organised and easy to distinguish between

Question 6

Use of icons or symbols

Answer 6

Use of icons or symbols are obvious to interpret without needing a key.

Question 7

Use of arrows or numbers

Answer 7

Use of arrows or numbers may be used to guide the reader as to what order to read the information.

Question 8

Data

Answer 8

Use of reliable data that is up-to-date and can be substantiated, quoted sources should be reliable and trustworthy.

Question 9

Declarative sentences

Answer 9

Declarative sentences which are objective and factual.

Question 10

Simplicity

Answer 10

A complex topic needs to be understood quickly and clearly.