Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I do the infographic digitally on an application like Canva?
A. For this assignment we are going old school. Break out the pens, scissors and glue!
Q. Does the infographic need to contain all 18 facts?
A. It could be that some of your material doesn't fit with the project, but *most* of it should.
Q. Do we include the source of the images we chose in the bibliography with our three MLA cited sources?
A. Ideally, yes. But if it is too complicated it won't be considered as academic dishonesty in this case.
Q. Do I the page numbers under each fact on the infographic?
A. Yes. Colour code the page numbers with the colour of the cue card (and skip the author's name since we are short on space!).
A. For this assignment we are going old school. Break out the pens, scissors and glue!
Q. Does the infographic need to contain all 18 facts?
A. It could be that some of your material doesn't fit with the project, but *most* of it should.
Q. Do we include the source of the images we chose in the bibliography with our three MLA cited sources?
A. Ideally, yes. But if it is too complicated it won't be considered as academic dishonesty in this case.
Q. Do I the page numbers under each fact on the infographic?
A. Yes. Colour code the page numbers with the colour of the cue card (and skip the author's name since we are short on space!).
Done your research? Show what you know!
Create a one-page infographic on your topic.
Skills you can use: note-taking & citation from readings, identifying key ideas, MLA citations, evaluating sources
Rules of the Game:
You are answering the question: How have specialists analyzed/interpreted these images?
All your own work.
Use AND CITE material from all three sources.
Create a title (like you would for an essay!)
Submit hard copy, MLA Works Cited and 18 notecards
Due at beginning of class.
Hints:
Point form is key!
Quote sparingly and use " " when you do
Use images to demonstrate points
Your reader is relying on you to explain everything clearly!
Need inspiration? I have posted some examples of infographics made to explain a single reading. Some are better than others. Look at them to see what works.
Skills you can use: note-taking & citation from readings, identifying key ideas, MLA citations, evaluating sources
Rules of the Game:
You are answering the question: How have specialists analyzed/interpreted these images?
All your own work.
Use AND CITE material from all three sources.
Create a title (like you would for an essay!)
Submit hard copy, MLA Works Cited and 18 notecards
Due at beginning of class.
Hints:
Point form is key!
Quote sparingly and use " " when you do
Use images to demonstrate points
Your reader is relying on you to explain everything clearly!
Need inspiration? I have posted some examples of infographics made to explain a single reading. Some are better than others. Look at them to see what works.
#goals
These are the features that your work will be graded on. Higher grades are assigned for work that shows engagement with the ideas/theories/theses presented in sources, and for care in the research phase and infographic creation.
Three sources: on-topic, thematically linked, recent, peer reviewed from JSTOR database
Organization/aesthetics and creativity in communicating concepts clearly to reader
Citations with page numbers on infographic and MLA format bibliography
Depth of analysis/synthesis and research cards showing serious engagement with source material
Three sources: on-topic, thematically linked, recent, peer reviewed from JSTOR database
Organization/aesthetics and creativity in communicating concepts clearly to reader
Citations with page numbers on infographic and MLA format bibliography
Depth of analysis/synthesis and research cards showing serious engagement with source material
Research Steps
1. Get ready to research! Do this tutorial (MLA) and send a screenshot of your results!
2. Choose a topic.
3. Find Journal Articles here
4. Read and take notes
Where are the databases with the journal articles?
On the John Abbott Library site
Click on the tab labelled Databases and try JSTOR
Click on the tab labelled Databases and try JSTOR
Q. Are my sources good?
A. Here are some questions to ask yourself to help you evaluate your sources:
- Is it an article from an academic journal on JSTOR?
- Is it a recent source?
- Does it directly address your topic?
If you answer "yes" to these three questions, it is likely that your sources are good.
- Is it an article from an academic journal on JSTOR?
- Is it a recent source?
- Does it directly address your topic?
If you answer "yes" to these three questions, it is likely that your sources are good.
Example of a citation
Here is an example: Ponder, Jennifer B. “The Butterfly Effect: The Impact of Citizenship Education.” Social Studies Journal, vol. 100, no. 3, 2009, pp. 129-135. Omnifile Full Text Select, doi:10.1353/pmc.2000.0021.
See how the database is included? (In this case Omnifile Full Text Select. For us there is a good chance it will be JSTOR.)
See how the database is included? (In this case Omnifile Full Text Select. For us there is a good chance it will be JSTOR.)
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