The document discusses infographics and provides guidance on creating them. It defines infographics as visual representations of data that allow information to be seen rather than read. The document outlines best practices for infographic design, such as prioritizing data and showing rather than telling. It also discusses properly attributing images using Creative Commons licenses. Finally, it introduces four free infographic tools - Wordle, Infogr.am, Piktochart, and Easel.ly - and suggests when each might be useful.