Thursday, March 23, 2017

Infographic: So You've Been Publicly Shamed





As Jon Ronson illustrates in So You've Been Publicly Shamed, Internet "justice"—in the Twitterverse, in particularcan be swift, harsh, and blunt. Our lives can  easily be ruined if social media decides we are villains. But unlike past generations that have utilized shaming as form of punishment, Internet shaming can follow an individual for the rest of their life. For this assignment, you will create an infographic illustrating the public shaming of a person profiled in Ronson's book. Your goal is to visually tell his or her shaming story. Draw only from So You've Been Publicly Shamed, for your central argument.

To help guide your design:
  • "You Suck at Infographics" (Wired)
  • "80 Best Infographics on the Web" (Creative Bloq)
  • "What Makes a Great Infographic?" (DashBurst)
  • "Infographics: Separating the Great from the Mediocre" (The Next Web)
All above articles are located in the eR.

Infographics are most easily utilized in PowerPoint (or a comparable program. Additionally, if you are experienced in it, you may also utilize Photoshop. This assignment must be delivered electronically.

Requirements:
  • Include a works cited page
A well-executed infographic will:
  • Have a title that articulates the goal of the assignment
  • Have a concise thesis as the subheadingimportant
  • Have a concise controlling argument dictating the design
  • Visually translate perspectives and facts in a clear and enlightening manner
  • Stay within the parameters of public shaming on Twitter

Due:
DRAFT 1 - Thu 4.6 (Electronic or hard copy [B&W okay])
FINAL DRAFT - Thu 4.13 (submit via email by 5 PM)

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