The document defines an infographic as a visual explanation that integrates words and pictures to stand alone and self-explain information in a universally understandable way, allowing for faster and more consistent understanding by revealing formerly hidden details. Infographics are useful for visualizing data, making presentations more appealing and persuasive, teaching concepts through a single image, and aiding visual learners. Examples of effective infographics are provided.

1. Infographics
Katie Linder
ED 505

2. What is an Infographic?
According to Dave Gray’s Blog
Communication Nation, an infographic:
1. is a visual explanation that helps you more easily
understand, find or do something.
2. is visual, and when necessary, integrates words and
pictures in a fluid, dynamic way.
3. stands alone and is completely self-explanatory.
4. reveals information that was formerly hidden or
submerged.
5. makes possible faster, more consistent
understanding.
6. is universally understandable.
(http://langwitches.org/blog/2010/06/16/infographics-what-why-how/)

3. Why use Infographics?
 Helps visualize data
 More appealing and persuading
presentations
 Help teach a concept using a single image
 Helpful for visual learners

4. Examples of Infrographics
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http://blogof.francescomugnai.com/2009/04/50-great-examples-of-infographics/

5. Examples of Infographics
http://www.wildapricot.com/blogs/newsblog/archive/2010/05/25/make-your-own-infographic.aspx