E-Waste Infographic Project
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. E-Waste Infographic Project
- 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) E-Waste Infographic Project
- ✅ 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.
What 3–6 scientific facts will be included in the infographic?,
What sources provide the data for the infographic?,
What is the persuasive goal and call to action?,
How should the infographic’s design appeal to the audience?,
What will be explained in the accompanying document?