Infographic Assignment Instructions
Purpose: This assignment challenges you to visually present a key issue in victimology in a clear, concise, and informative way. You’ll choose a topic, research it, and turn your findings into an infographic that could be shared with a general audience, such as students, policymakers, or victim support agencies.
Step One: Topic Selection
Select a topic in victimology that we’ve covered (or one you’d like to explore). Possible examples:
• Victims’ Rights in Your State• Victim Impact Statements: What They Are and Why They Matter• Domestic Violence and the Justice System• Sexual Assault Reporting Rates• The Effects of Secondary Victimization• Human Trafficking Awareness• Crime Victim Compensation Programs• The Role of Restorative Justice for Victims• Homicide Survivors: Needs and Support Systems
Step Two: Research
Use at least 3 credible sources (1 peer-reviewed article + 2 government or nonprofit sources). Identify:
• Key facts/statistics• Policies/laws (if applicable)• Impact on victims• Any gaps or challenges in the system• Real-world relevance or suggested reforms
Step Three: Design the Infographic
Using Canva, Google Slides, Piktochart, or another tool, create a visually engaging, 2–3-page infographic that includes:
• A clear title/topic• Brief text sections (headlines and bullet points —not full paragraphs)• At least 5-6 data points or stats• 3-4 visual elements (chart, icon, or graphic)• Citations in a small reference section at the bottom
Substantial Content: Your infographic must be visually appealing and contain a substantial amount of content. Review the posted student examples/professional examples for an idea of what your content should look like. Edit for grammar, spelling, and design errors.
Creativity: Imagine your audience has never heard of your chosen topic. Ask yourself what information is most important to know? What makes the most sense to include? What is the most interesting? Think outside of the box and get creative! Think “Cyber-Stalking,” “Sexual Violence Prevention,” “Romance Scams/Frauds.”
Step Four: Description Paragraph
Write a single-spaced 1-2 paragraph explanation of your infographic. You may submit this as a separate document or in the comment box. Include:
– Overview: A summary of the content covered in your infographic.- Purpose: Why did you choose this topic? How does the infographic help in understanding your topic? How was your research experience? Could you find information and examples of infographics related to your topic? – Connections: Describe how the various sections of the infographic relate to each other or to class concepts.
Tips for Success:
o Infographic Creation: Use an infographic tool like Venngage or Canva to create your visual. Templates are available, but you may customize them as needed. You can use other tools that you have at your disposal as well. o Focus on Key Points: Highlight the most critical aspects of the course material. Avoid clutter and keep your infographic focused on essential information.o Visual Hierarchy: Use headings, bullet points, and visual elements to guide the viewer’s eye and make the infographic easy to navigate.o Proofread: Ensure that all text is clear, free of errors, and accurately represents the information from the course.o Do Not Use Blocks of Text: Your infographic must have a visual component. Your goal is to create an infographic that has bite-sized pieces of information for your audience to take away. Think of it like a flyer… it is hard to read an incredibly word poster in a hallway. You want to catch your audiences eye with the most important points. o
Example Resources:
• Venngage Infographic Examples• Canva Infographic Templates
By following these guidelines, you will create an informative and visually appealing infographic that effectively communicates key concepts from our course. You will be graded on content, formatting, spelling/grammar, and completion of the assigned task.
The following pages give more information and examples ofinfographics.
