Step 1: Select 
            
                
                    ONE
                
             interesting, debatable topic regarding infancy development that you would like to learn more about. Do some background research to provide more insight into that topic. You may reference information from national organizations that focus on child development such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, UNICEF, etc. 
            
                Below are some topics that have been debated in recent times, you may choose 
                    ONE of the following topics of your interest to discuss:
                
            
        
· Breastfeeding
· Vaccinations
· Circumcision
· Gender-Neutral Parenting
· Co-sleeping
            Step 2: Select some interesting facts from your research. Your objective is to 
            
                create an interesting visual
             
            
                or infographic
             so that an outside observer can quickly learn the 
            
                pros and cons
             of the topic you chose.
        
            Step 3: Your infographic must include at least 
            two images (pictures, charts, and graphs all count as images) and 
            informational text. Present both sides of the “debate” on your infographic (for example, the pros and cons of circumcision).
        
            
                Please do not feel overwhelmed by creating an infographic. Think of it as making a “poster or flyer” about the topic. You may design the infographic on any platform you desire, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, or Canva.
            
        
            
                Note: 
            
            References and citations (in-text) are required to be in American Psychological Association (APA) format. 
                Include your references at the bottom of the graphic.
            
        
            
                PLEASE DO NOT COPY AND PASTE INFORMATION FROM SOURCES, THAT IS PLAGIARISM. PARAPHRASE OR SUMMARIZE INFORMATION. IF USING TURNITIN TO CHECK PLAGIARISM, BE SURE THE PERCENTAGE IS UNDER 20%.
            
        
Hot Topic Infographic Grading Rubric:
| Criteria | Proficient | Developing | Not Evident | Points | 
| Creates a visual infographic poster on a relevant topic | Visual is attractive and interesting. | Visual is somewhat attractive and interesting. | Visual is not attractive or interesting. | __/10 | 
| Includes at least two images and text about the topic | Visual includes at least two visuals as well as some text | Visual partially includes visuals and text | Visual does not include at least two visuals as well as some text | __/10 | 
| Presents accurate and informative facts in infographic. | Includes some accurate and informative facts about the topic. | Partially includes accurate and informative facts about the topic | Does not include accurate and informative facts about the topic | __/10 | 
| Includes correct APA references | Provides APA references either on the image or a separate reference page | Provides partial or incorrect APA references either on the image or a separate reference page | Does not provide APA references | __/5 | 
| Total: | __/35 | |||
 
								 
															