Create an infographic outline
Now that you know the key points you want to illustrate, it’s time to draft your infographic.
The following can be used as a guide for creating an outline of your infographic:
- Write a short introduction that summarises your research findings
- Create subtitles based on your key research findings/key takeaways
- Group your research findings into each of the subtitles
- Think about what types of images or graphics will illustrate each subtitle
- Write some short text to accompany each of your subtitles
- Think of a title
- Put pen to paper and sketch out infographic flow.
Tip
Explore infographic templates to get more ideas on how to lay out your information.
Fast five infographic tips
Click on the plus icons below for some tips on drafting your infographic:
Activity overview
This interactive hotspot activity outlines 5 tips on drafting an infographic. The hotspots are displayed as plus (+) icons that can be clicked to reveal the tips, as follows
Tip 1: Avoid cramming
Try not to cram too much into your infographic. When drafting and editing, ask yourself "Does it add to my message or distract?"
Tip 2: Be clear
Try not to use too many definitions, abbreviations, technical terminology or jargon. Will the audience be familiar with your discipline vocabulary?
Tip 3: Say it your way
Write it the way you would say it to your audience, and don't forget to cite your sources.
Tip 4: Keep it simple
Remember the purpose of an infographic is to simplify or summarise complex information. Make sure your infographic is easy to follow at a glance.
Tip 5: Review
After you have finished, walk away from your infographic and come back later with fresh eyes - does it still present the information clearly?
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