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The power of infographics in research dissemination
Infographics are becoming an essential tool in data representation and research communication. In this free course, The power of infographics in research dissemination, you will explore when and how infographics can be useful to your work. You will look at some good and bad practice in making and using infographics, and will learn how to evaluate infographics that appear to be presenting research evidence. The course concludes by introducing some free resources that can help you produce effective infographics of your own, and critically evaluate the infographics of others.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which infographics can be used to present research findings
- recognise the strengths and weaknesses of infographics as a method of displaying information
- demonstrate skills in critically evaluating infographics used for disseminating research.
First Published: 16/10/2017
Updated: 30/05/2019
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Analisa Flores 22 June 2022 5:11PM1 2 3 4 5Rating entered.good overview of using research in infographics
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