Week 2 - Discussion 2   Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates

Week 2 - Discussion 2

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses.
 

Infographics

 After watching the Illustrator tutorial: the five keys to a great infographic, discuss the following:

• Do you agree or disagree with      the premise of CHART (contrast, hierarchy, accuracy, relevance, truth)?      Why or why not?
• Find an example of an      infographic online or in a magazine
• Critique the infographic. What      do you like or dislike about the inforgraphic and why?
• How would you create an      infographic?  
• Are there any free templates      for creating an infographic, in addition to the site in your required      reading? Are there any tutorials on creating an infographic?
• Identify and summarize an      article on infographics.

 Initial Post: Your initial post should be 400 to 450 words. In addition to the textbook, utilize a minimum of two scholarly sources to support your points. Cite and reference your sources in APA format as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.  
 

Guided Response: After reading your classmates posts, post a minimum of two follow-up responses to peers by Day 7. Which infographic sample was your favorite ? Why?  Which infographic was your least favorite?  Why? Each peer response should be a minimum of five full sentences. Your three required posts must be on three different days of the week.
 

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your discussion.