THE DATA GEEKHere’s the perfect infographic template.docx

THE DATA GEEK
Here’s the perfect infographic template for highlighting data!
Double-click on the charts and graphs below to edit the style.
Right click and choose “Edit Data” to update the values.
This pie chart is great for displaying percentages / parts of a
whole.
Use the line graph below to compare values over time.
Like pie charts, these doughnut charts are great for showing
parts of a whole.
Use the bar chart below to compare values.
Use this space to write a short conclusion for
your infographic and/or to provide a call-to-action.
Use this text box to give some more context about the data
you’re displaying. How is it helping to drive home your main
point(s)? Is there anything confusing that needs to be explained
in more detail?
Use this text box to give some more context about the data
you’re displaying. How is it helping to drive home your main
point(s)? Is there anything confusing that needs to be explained
in more detail?
Your logo here:
Chart1Example 1Example 2Example 3Example 4
Series 1
Label the x-axis here
Label the y-axis here

Here’s a column chart, great for comparing values.
4.3
2.5
3.5
4.5
Sheet1Series 1Example 14.3Example 22.5Example 33.5Example
44.5To update the chart, enter data into this table. The data is
automatically saved in the chart.
Chart11st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr
Sales
8.2
3.2
1.4
1.2
Sheet1Sales1st Qtr8.22nd Qtr3.23rd Qtr1.44th Qtr1.2To update
the chart, enter data into this table. The data is automatically
saved in the chart.
Chart1Category 1Category 1Category 1Category 2Category
2Category 2Category 3Category 3Category 3Category
4Category 4Category 4
Series 1
Series 2
Series 3
4.3
2.4
2
2.5
4.4
2
3.5
1.8
3

4.5
2.8
5
Sheet1Series 1Series 2Series 3Category 14.32.42Category
22.54.42Category 33.51.83Category 44.52.85To update the
chart, enter data into this table. The data is automatically saved
in the chart.
Chart11st Qtr2nd Qtr
Sales
8.2
3.2
Sheet1Sales1st Qtr8.22nd Qtr3.2To update the chart, enter data
into this table. The data is automatically saved in the chart.
Sales
3.2
8.2
Sales
3.2
8.2
Chart1Example 1Example 2Example 3Example 4
Series 1
4.3
2.5
3.5
4.5

Sheet1Series 1Example 14.3Example 22.5Example 33.5Example
44.5To update the chart, enter data into this table. The data is
automatically saved in the chart.
CONVEYING STATISTICS
There are times when we have a staggering amount of
information that we can’t present with an image-heavy
infographic. These times call for styles of design
that focus more on the fonts and how they can give your
infographic a professional
look without the clutter of too many images.
INFORMATION
70
SQUIRRELS
PREFER
PEANUT BUTTER
OVER JELLY
TIME
68
YEARS UNTIL
PUPPIES
TAKE OVER THE
WORLD
PEOPLE
9 OUT OF 10
MARKETERS
WILL SHARE THIS

STATEMENTS
INBOUND MARKETERS
ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINDING LIFE ON MARS
USE YOUR COLORS
ALTERNATE THE COLOR
OF YOUR TEXT TO EMPHASIZE
CERTAIN DATA
MIX AND MATCH SHAPES
OVER
100
SHAPES
CAN BE USED TO CREATE GRAPHICS
TIMELINES
2012
2013
2014
2015
VIDEOS OF CATS
GRAPHS
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3

2
1
2012
2013
2014
2015
ATTENTION SPAN OF PEOPLE
RANDOM THOUGHTS
YOU CAN’T
CATCH APPLES BY
THROWING ORANGES
400
BILLION STARS
IN THE MILKY WAY
You’ll notice that this infographic was created entirely from
basic shapes and alternating font sizes. By focusing your design
on two simple aspects, you can accomplish an intricate
outcome. For an infographic of this
style, I would suggest using no more than three colors and stick
to one font to make things simpler.
DON’T LEAVE
TOO MUCH
WHITE SPACE
An important thing to remember when designing an infographic
is to keep your use of white space to a minimum. Although
white space can be useful, too much will spread your data too
far apart and break the flow
of your infographic. When you’ve finished designing your
graphic,
take a few minutes to adjust and move your elements around to
find that perfect level of spacing.
Your logo here:

Does your infographic idea require a lot of writing? Use this
template to fit in all the important information you need to
convey. Simply replace the lorem ipsum placeholder text with
your own fabulous copy, customize the colors, and maybe add
in a few graphics or stats to complete your masterpiece!
SO MUCH TO SAY
WRITE A SECTION HEADER HERE

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do
eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut
enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco
laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure
dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu
fugiat nulla pariatur.
Your logo here:

COMPARING TWO SIDES OF THE
SAME COIN
When creating an infographic for comparing data, one of the
easiest design tips is to simply split your infographic in half.
Use two distinct colors and give each set of data its own side on
the page.
You can do this by choosing one color for each side, and then
use the basic shapes to create two parts to your infographic. As
you can see, we’re using blue and red with white as the general
font color.
2
DIFFERENT
FONTS
1

1
FOR
HEADERS
FOR
TEXT
50
50
GROUP YOUR SHAPES
When creating custom graphics from an assortment of shapes, it
can help to “group” those shapes when you need to resize or
move them around your infographic.
You can do this by right clicking the object above, navigate to
“Grouping,” and click “Ungroup” to break this object into its
individual shapes. To regroup it, just highlight all the pieces,
right click, and choose “Group” from the menu.
Hold the Shift key to select more than one element at a time.
SHAPES THAT LOOK LIKE GRAPHS
BAR GRAPHICS CAN BE EASILY MADE
Learn to use a variety of shapes to create interesting graphs,
charts, and other visualizations to show off your data points.

Each of these icons was created from individual shapes and
lines offered by PowerPoint. Using a combination of basic
shapes, rectangles, and lines, we were able to create some
commonly used icons for infographics.
You should start by choosing a base color. We used white as the
base color of our icons and blue or red to create the details.
Don’t forget to hold the Shift key when selecting multiple
pieces of one icon. Once you’ve selected each element of the
icon, you should “group” it so that you can more easily move
and scale the object.
The icons seen here are not limited to any particular color
scheme, size, or shape. Experiment with your own company
colors and style to find what works for you.
Try sticking to a few main colors for your infographics. This
will give your designs a professional feel that looks vibrant but
not too busy.
The goal of this infographic is to illustrate two distinctly
different sides and compare them visually for the viewers.
Breaking your data into two sides will do the job well.
Your Name here:

The Hipster
Use this text box to write a brief introduction for your
infographic. What’s the topic? Where’d you get the data?
50%

Here’s another space for a stat!
101
42x
$5k
Use this text box to provide a nugget of new information or to
describe the data shown above (or below).
A Totally Hip Infographic
Double-click on the column chart below to edit the style. Right
click > “Edit Data” to update the values. Use the banners on the
right for labeling.
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Example 4

12x
Highlight a stat in this circle!
145
47
8x
Chart1Category 1Category 2Category 3Category 4
Series 1
Give this column chart a title
4.3
2.5
3.5
4.5
Sheet1Series 1Category 14.3Category 22.5Category
33.5Category 44.5To update the chart, enter data into this table.
The data is automatically saved in the chart.
The Image-Heavy INFOGRAPHIC
Use this space to write a short conclusion for your infographic
and/or to provide a call-to-action, like “To download these

stock photos for free, click this link:
http://offers.hubspot.com/free-holiday-stock-photos”
VS
CLOSE-UP OR FAR AWAY?
The left image performed X% better than the right image.
VS
LAPTOP OR MOBILE PHONE?
The right image performed X% better than the left image.
VS

ONE OR TWO?
The right image performed X% better than the left image.
VS
SHARK OR ROCKET?
The left image performed X% better than the right image.
A Blank Template
Be CreativeUse “Design” to get you started with basic
colorsAdd shapes, text boxes, graphs and charts to communicate
your info

Public Policy Project: Infographic Assignment
OVERVIEW
The final part of the policy project requires you to create an
infographic on the topic covered in your written
research paper. The project will be judged largely on your
ability to summarize your policy debate topic to a
general audience (see grading rubric in Blackboard).
WHAT IS AN INFOGRAPHIC?
An infographic, otherwise known as a data visualization, uses
charts, graphs, images, decorative fonts,
diagrams (and the like) to illustrate information and statistics –
creating a visual narrative.
The infographic assignment challenges you to visually
communicate the information you presented in the
written component of the policy project to succinctly convey a
broad overview of your policy debate.
WHY SUCH AN ASSIGNMENT?
A college education should give you the confidence and ability

to adapt to change – to be resilient. This
means that you must be able to learn new things quickly,
including technologies, and apply them to new
contexts. However, you must also learn how to apply sound
communication principles to the "new"
technologies, genres, and contexts you encounter. This task
reflects the information and media literacy
demands of contemporary digital culture and commerce and,
more specifically, prepares you for learning a
new genre and technology (an infographic) to communicate
what you know about a topic.
HOW DO I GO ABOUT THIS PROJECT?
1. The hardest part is already done – You have already
researched your topic and presented the key
elements in your written paper. Read through your paper to
locate and analyze relevant data. I
require that most of the data for your infographic comes from
the information that you already
provided in your written paper.
2. Search to see how others have represented similar data. I
have provided several sample templates in
PowerPoint to get you started. A simple search on pro con
infographics will also return good sample
infographics on the internet to get an idea on how to present

your information visually.
3. Plan the most important elements/assets. Sketch out your
“story.” Thumbnail sketches help us “think”
on paper. You MUST organize your strategy BEFORE you
start finding or producing graphics on the
computer. Once you have some hard data to work from, you
need to begin to consider the design.
Infographics often work best when the graphics reflect the
subject of the data, so try and let the data
inform and drive the design.
4. Develop a clear title. You need to “boil-down” your topic to
one sentence that clearly defines what you
are trying to show with your infographics.
5. Keep it simple! Keep it clear!
6. Carefully select a color scheme. A color scheme is very
important to convey a wide array of messages
while keeping the reader confined inside the infographic. With
huge and complex infographics,
readers will become quickly confused and their perceptions will
be scattered all over the place if they
don’t have colors tying down their thoughts visually. You can
have 2, 3 or 10 colors but assigning them
before you begin designing will be the most important thing you
do. Since we are primarily using a
PRO/CON approach, a good starting point is one color per side.
7. Carefully select your font. Do not use display fonts that
distract and detract from your message.
8. All the different sections should all feel part of the same
theme. The layout must have good
spatial organization, structure of elements, and informative

value. Continue the refining process
and gain feedback from as many people as possible. You should
begin to see the finished product
coming into shape.
9. Reference your sources. Always. Always. No exceptions.
10. Size. Use the PowerPoint templates as a reference on size.
11. Make sure that the final file you submit is saved as a pdf
format.
Required Elements
1. Clear Title that conveys the focused topic
2. Quote or Clear sentence that explains topic
3. At least 2 arguments for and 2 against – With support such as
a statistic or quote. The main arguments
MUST have been in your research paper – support can be new.
4. Party Position (with quote or fact from official website or
key leadership figure in Congress)
5. Interest Group for and against – With key statistic or quote
from the group. At least one of the groups
must have been in your written paper.
6. Public opinion on the topic – At least 3 breakdowns (e.g. for
and against, men vs women, south vs north,
then and now, breakdown by race, religion or party etc.) At
least two of these must have been in your
written paper.
7. Additional information, graphs, pictures, tables, decorative
elements to fill out the infographic.
8. Sources presented under each element.

How to Create, Save, and Upload INFOGRAPHICS in
PowerPoint
Download and Open the PowerPoint Infographic Templates
from Blackboard
You may want to zoom in on the graphic to see the detail better
– Use the Zoom Level Slider at the far bottom right of the
PowerPoint screen (shown below)
Select one of the templates and then delete the rest. I have
included a plain template that has already been formatted to
the right size if you want to start from scratch.
Edit and Customize Infographic
Pay careful attention to the required elements. Use Color and
Shapes to make your infographic more appealing. Use the
KISS principle – Keep is Simple and Specific
The templates MUST be customized. These are examples of
HOW to create, not just a plug in the information. I strongly
suggest drawing your idea on Paper first. Get an idea of what
should go where. Then you can move around and copy text
boxes, title boxes and placeholders from the template as needed.
Save as an Image
Once your infographic is ready, you’ll need to save the
PowerPoint slide as an image.
Graphics). When prompted select This Slide Only. Name
your file and save to a location you can remember. Upload to

Blackboard. Be sure to upload the image NOT the
PowerPoint file.
Some Helpful hints
1. Storyboard (draw on paper) your basic design first
2. Search google for appropriate images and save to a folder
3. If you will be using graphs or charts from other websites,
copy and save those as images as well. Be sure to take
down the information to cite later (I like to copy the graphic,
paste into word and immediately type the source
under the graphic, that way I will have a whole file of graphs
and charts and SOURCES to use in the infographic
later)
4. Limit yourself to 3-4 Fonts
5. Do not make your infographic too busy or too plain
6. The first 3 templates are probably the easiest to adapt to this
assignment… BUT be creative, change up the colors /
fonts etc. Each template has hints and helps on how to
customize and make the perfect Infographic
7. Provide SOURCES for EVERYTHING
8. Text should be no smaller than 14-point font (except Sources
that go under slides, text boxes etc. which can be size
10-12)

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