CSheridan; PCB Poisoning

Cyndi Lynn Sheridan
March 26, 2012
Y - US History

Reflection:

What went well?

In our project, the communication between all the group members was excellent, and we were able to divide the work load up evenly for each person to complete their necessary requirements. Also, we had a lot of factual information for the audience to be able to fully understand the natural disaster in Anniston, Alabama.

What did not?

We could have used less text and add more graphs to the presentation to represent the amount of residents that died due to this poisoning.

What would you do differently next time?

One thing that I would do differently would be to make sure the text is more concise and the information is easier to read.

Be Concise: Being concise was one thing that our project lacked because the text could have been minimized yet portray the same meaning.

Be Visual
: Our info graphic had great representations of the PCB Poisoning disaster and some of the effects it had on the residents and wildlife of that region.

Be Smarter: In our project we had a graphic to represent the amount of money Monsanto Company spent on repaying the residents and cleaning up the spill.

Be Transparent: In the info-graphic, we showed the effects the spill had caused on the residents and wildlife on the area through images.

Be Different: We were different because we used a variety of colors and pictures to help viewers understand the true actual events of the disaster.

Be Accurate: Each group member completed detailed research to put into our project. Some people researched factual information while others did opinionated research.

Be Attractive: I feel as though our project was very visual to the eye.

Be Creative: I think our project involved many creative components in order for our audience to have a fun time learning about a crucial event.

Three Mile Island: Pullins, Guercio, Henninger

a. What went well? 

We found a lot of good information and sources. There were many official reports of what happened at three mile island. We found sources that discussed both the technical aspects like how it happened and reports that we based more on how the accident affected the residents. Overall, finding all the information that would be put into the infographics was the simplest part. 

b. What did not? 

I didn't realize how difficult it would be to create entertaining graphics on the page that would still be informative. When looking at examples you don't think how difficult it would be to recreate that. There are many aspects of creating a good looking infographic that aren't realized until trying to put one together. I think that if we had looked at our image as a whole, we could have created a better end product. 

c. What would you do differently next time? 

I would make sure we had enough infographics. I would try to display information from many different sources showing different people's opinions of the accident. I would have liked to show some of the more technical aspects, like how the accident actually happened and how it affected the surrounding area. Overall though, I am happy with the final product. 

d. Specifically comment on the 10 tips for effective infographics

The tips were a helpful guide to remind us of what our projects should include. I think our group followed some of these tips, but did not get 10/10. Our project was informative but it was not the most creative project. The project is neat but not exactly eye-catching. 

West Virginia/Kentucky Coal Sludge Spill

to see info-graphic, click here. 



We all had a good idea of what we wanted to do. We were all able to get some good research and put out good ideas. We definitely worked well asa group. 

We had a vision to show the percentage of different metals but it was extremely difficult to find information such as that. I would consider executing our project differently because it was hard to create our actual infographic because we couldn't view it all as one since the file was pretty large. I also would organize our research a little differently and try to be a little more creative. 


Be Concise: We included facts straight from news sources and did not include bulky text. 

Be Visual: We created our own map of the area, or at least tried our best and tried to give the map depth. 

Be Smarter: We tried to compare the amount of sludge to multiple things. 

Be Transparent: Our goal was for people to understand how detrimental this was. 

Be Different: We didn't want ours to look unprofessional

Be Accurate: We used accurate news sources such as primary sources. 

Be Attractive: We wanted our info-graphic to flow. 

Be Varied: We tried to include multiple representatives. 

Be Gracious: We attempted to pack a punch but not make it overbearing. 

Be Creative: We wanted to make it visual but left an impression. 


We excelled in being concise, transparent, different, and accurate. We wanted all of our information to be effective and also correct. We wanted to have a nice flow to our graphic so that it would be easy on the eyes. The other areas, we were not so successful in. I think many of these were hard such as being gracious and varied because we could say many things but in order to have it portrayed in a smart clever way. 

Alysha, Allison & Taina

a. What went well? 
The main things that made this project really easy & well was Collaboration & staying on task. We collaborated on ichat & made a google doc. We constantly ask questions on if theres anything that need to be done. I Also enjoy how we knew what to do from the start, we automatically research & sketch our ideas out. We also let each other voice be heard. 

b. What did not? 
I actually got to say this actually went really well theres nothing i can think of that went well.

c. What would you do differently next time? 

If i had a choice to do something differently next time i would just make sure everyone had the final product at the end.

d. Specifically comment on the 10 tips for effective infographics -

Be Concise, Be Visual, Be Smarter, Be Transparent, Be Different, Be Accurate, Be Attractive, Be Varied, Be Gracious, Be Creative

Which of these areas did you excel in? Which were not so well represented? Why do you think some elements of design were easier or harder to include in the end product?

In my point of view i believed each of the 10 tips for effective infographics was contribute by each member very well. I feel as though it was really easy to do this due to all of us having an idea & information the hard part was thinking of a way to put all this information in the picture. 

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Picher, Oklahoma Lead Contamination Keiasha Lumpkins

What went well was working together on the project and and coming up with ideas of presenting the project. Also coming up with the numbers on the project to represent the crisis. What did not go well is making the picture fit the whole entire paper. Also coming up with the ideas of making the numbers on the info-graphic. What we would do differently this time would be use actual pictures this time to show the numbers that we wanted to show. Also I would try to make it bigger on the Large paper that was provided. I think that the ones that we excel on are smarter, creative, visual, and smarter. We could have been more transparent on the product. The mining people on the info-graphic made our product creative because it shows how the mining affected the area. Some elements of designed were harder because it was hard to have a picture to show all 10 specific aspects of the project. 

Libby Montana Asbestos Contamination

(A) The researching process of the infographic came along quit easily. We found many reliable sources providing the main causes to the contamination, what products were being experimented, who was harmed, what medical effects did the contamination cause, and how many people were harmed. These were all valuable components to the brief understanding of the Libby Montana contamination. 
 (B) When putting the infographic together we came to a few issues. The information provided about our topic revolves around air contamination. Air is a hard component to measure for it is hard to find a proportional measuring unit to use. Therefore we were unable to show how much contamination there was exactly. But there were several sites the explain in detail the contamination taking place. The dust covering the cars and buildings in the town was a good visual.
 (C) Next time i would consider completing the infographic alone. This is because when explaining data in brief terms each of our group members had their own ideas. so when attempting to combine our ideas on how to represent the data, we just wound up splitting the poster into three different sections. So each section has its own "style/Idea". 
 (D) Our final product attempts to hint on each of the 10 infographic tips. We were attempting to make the infographic beneficial to those unaware about the topic but as well as entertained with the information. This helps the person viewing the infographic to come to a strong understanding of the topic without having to think to hard about the data represented. 

Environmental Info-Graphic- MPyfrom

1. Post a copy of your info graphic to SLATE. Link the words to an image that can be viewed by someone visiting the site, do not include a link that requires someone to download your image and please do not post a dropbox link.


2. In the SAME BLOG ENTRY complete a reflection - 
a. What went well? 

The overall layout for our info graphic came out great. We imagined one visual and our info graphic came out even better. It surpassed our brainstormed thoughts and really took its toll with being amazing. We collectively as group put equal work into this project. We each took separate areas of research than came together at the end an ultimately created this great info graphic. We put together all our ideas into one huge in graphic. This was truly collaboration at its best.

b. What did not? 


Some technical issues did occur while creating this info graphic. On Keynote our project fitted the large pages file. Then when upload to slate it only takes a quarter of the page. That was annoying at times and did affect the info graphic's impact. 


c. What would you do differently next time? 

I think more facts written down would be helpful. 


d. Specifically comment on the 10 tips for effective infographics -

Be Concise

Research is a important factor for creating an info graphic. The more research the better outcome. Your audience will take more away with more facts. 


Be Visual

Visually stimulate you audience by your artwork. 


Be Smarter

Have a clear understanding of what your doing and creating. 


Be Transparent

Make your subject easy to understand Focus on making it easy and memorable for your audience.

Be Different

Be different is self explanatory. Don't have the same info graphic as the next group. Be Unique. 


Be Accurate

Make sure all of your work is accurate and credible.

Be Attractive

Attract the eye of the reader. Make the reader want to read your info graphic.


Be Varied


Have a variety of different things going on in your info-graphic.


Be Gracious

Everyone is welcomed to read your work. The more readers the better. 


Be Creative

Make your work standout. 



Which of these areas did you excel in? Which were not so well represented? Why do you think some elements of design were easier or harder to include in the end product?



I think as a group we excelled in all the areas except varied. Together we could have added different sorts information. We targeted the people decrease with mining increasing.  Maybe compare and contrast other issues that occurred. I think that some elements were a bit harder to include in the end of the product because we didn't want to lose the reader's attention with too many words. 

My Natural Diaster Info-graphic



What Worked
I think we did a good job with summarizing the ideas and our set up was very organized. The organized set up definitely made the info-graphic easier to understand.
What Didn't Go Well
Our group had a rough time getting started.We didn't really have a set idea or theme. There were also a little confusion with making the document accessible to all the group members.
What To Do Differently
I think we as a group could have been more focused and could have had clearer idea in mind. So next time we should start with a layout before just going into the document.
Info-Graphics
Our info-graphic falls under the tip of "Be accurate" and "Be Visual". I don't find our info-graphic hard to look at or understand. I think we had some trouble in the "Be Creative" category. We got our minds set on making sure the facts where presented rather than showing them in a creative way. I personally think its hard to be factual and creative at the same time.

Exxon Valdez Oil Spill




Group Members :

Martha Robles
Keanu Farrow
Naquan Harding


a. What went well?

Our initial approach to the project was good. We all seemed to have good ideas about how to carry out the project. It also seemed like the work would be evenly distributed among all of us. 

 
b. What did not? 

Once the research was started I felt like not much was put in from there from the other group members. I felt like the time I put in was too much compared to the other group members.

c. What would you do differently next time? 

I think if I were to do this project again I would make sure we each had certain task to complete before a certain dead line. So that we would all make sure we put in the same amount of work.

d. Specifically comment on the 10 tips for effective infographics. 

Overall I think the info graphic looks good. However I do think it can have more visuals. I think that idea I had of creating a path resembling that of a ship then at the bottom the biggest fact representing the spill. I think that what also made it more appealing was the use of color and having the words spread out so it didn't look like it was all words. I also think the facts included made it stronger. 



Imani's Reflection

What went well was the efficiency we were able to research on our topic and how we equally worked on creating the info graphic.



What didn't quite go well was the fact that when it came time to actually start connecting pictures with our research. It was hard to really work well on how we want our whole poster to look like and organize it so that people can tell what our natural diaster was about.




If I had another chance to work on this I would probably try to organize the information a little bit better and also find information that would be a little easier to display through only pictures and/or diagrams.




The tips that my group and I excelled in was being accurate, being a bit varied, and visual. The rest of the tips I feel like my group and I could've worked a little more on using those tips especially with "be concise" and "be creative." This was a little hard to do because there is a lot to explain about the government reaction/response that couldn't really be explained clearly through just pictures or diagrams. 


J. Pullins, Info-graphic for Three Mile Island

a. What went well? 
I think that we were able to apply the information that we did find in a very interesting and relatable way.

b. What did not? 
I think trying to find enough information about the backstory of Three Mile Island would have made the diaster more understandable to our audience, however, we couldn't find that information.

c. What would you do differently next time? 
I think I would entail the backstory of Three Mile Island if I had more time.

d. Specifically comment on the 10 tips for effective infographics -

Be Concise - We kept our information as brief as possible.

Be Visual - We tried to keep clear, understandable graphics in the poster.

Be Smarter - We tried to compare commonly known information with the lesser-known, Three Mile Island.

Be Transparent - Most of our information is understandable enough that it requires no additional research.

Be Different - We tried to make our poster as original as possible.

Be Accurate - All information present is correct.

Be Attractive - We tried to make our poster as aesthetically pleasing as possible. 

Be Varied - We tried to use different techniques to present the facts.

Be Gracious - Information present was both concise and thorough.

Be Creative - We tried to present the information in a fun an interesting way.

Anniston, Alabama PCB Poisoning


a. What went well?


Our group was able to divide up the work equally to be as efficient as we could be. We also used a lot of pictures in our info-graphic in order to explain this catastrophe to the reader. Our info-graphic contained a lot of facts and also pictures to show the scale of destruction.

b. What did not? 

I think that we could made the project more visually appealing but using better pictures that were not as blurred. I also think that we could have made our explanations more concise.


c. What would you do differently next time? 

Next time, we will make sure that our text is more concise in order to make the information more easily accessible to the viewer.  We would also make sure we use better pictures.


d. Specifically comment on the 10 tips for effective info-graphics -

Be Concise: Conciseness was one of the things that we lacked in our project. We had a lot of long text explanations. It would have been better if we had just included bullet points for the facts.

Be Visual: Our info-graphic contained a lot of pictures to show the effects of the PCB poisoning on both wildlife and people.

Be Smarter: We used a picture to show how much money the Monsanto company settled the federal lawsuit for. The company had to pay $700 billion dollars and a graphic was included to show what $700 billion dollars look like.

Be Transparent: We showed how the spill affected the residents and the diseases that the chemicals caused. We also showed that the company was intentionally dumping chemicals in the creek near the town.

Be Different: We used a variety of colors and very graphic pictures to capture the true scope of the disaster.

Be Accurate: We completed through research to make sure that all our claims were supported by credible sources. 

Be Attractive: I think that our info-graphic could have been more attractive. However, it was not completely boring and it was somewhat visually appealing. 

Be Creative: I think that our project was very creative because we were able to pack a multitude of information in a small presentation. We were able to also use pictures to communicate some of the information.

PCB Poisoning Info-Graphic



a. What went well? 
Our group collaboration of info went very well, we effectively discussed our ideas as a group. 

b. What did not? 
It was a little difficult thinking of ideas that would make our info-graphic unique 
c. What would you do differently next time?
I would change our groups time management. 
 
d. Specifically comment on the 10 tips for effective infographics -
Which of these areas did you excel in? Which were not so well represented? Why do you think some elements of design were easier or harder to include in the end product?

I think we excelled in the the aspects of creativity, visuality, and conciseness. 
Asa group we used google sketch-up to visually represent what was happening to the river and how the company was dumping in harmful PCB's. Making it different was a little challenging, it was hard to think of creative ideas to make our project stand out.

Info-Graphic Reflection


a. What went well?
The gathering of information and the compiling that information went well.

b. What did not?
Coming up with a way to visualize the information was hard.

c. What would you do differently next time?
Next time I would like to research more ways to represent that data.

d. Specifically comment on the 10 tips for effective infographics -

Be Concise

We expressed that information without overloading the viewer.

Be Visual

We had a constant color scheme and design.

Be Smarter

We used photos as well as words to express the information.

Be Transparent

We made the graphic simple and understandable.

Be Different

We tried not to copy the info graphics we have seen online.

Be Accurate

The information we present was from solid sources.

Be Attractive

The graphic was not cluttered but instead easy to understand.

Be Varied

We varied the photographic representation we chose to use.

Be Gracious

Our information was present in a clean and appealing manor.

Be Creative

We tried to think outside the box and use different styles of presenting information.

Which of these areas did you excel in? Which were not so well represented? Why do you think some elements of design were easier or harder to include in the end product?

I think we excelled in providing the read solid information in an understandable manor. However, we could have found more creative and appealing method of displaying the information. We found coming up with a design idea hard because there we so many different ways that we couldn't pick just one.

AP, TR, AO inforgraphic
AP, TR, AO inforgraphic

Mferry - Environmental Unit



-I enjoyed this project a lot. My group dynamics with Cheyenne worked very well, but with other members it could have gone smoother. The difficult part of this project was finding reliable resources that gave us different information on the different animals that the Garbage Patch kills. The only information that we found out about the size of different countries in comparison to the Patch was found and created on our own, but taking the Square KM of the Patch and comparing it to different countries.
There's many different things I would do, if I were given the time, resources and information.  If I were to do this info graphic again on the same topic, I'd include different ways to show information. The way that I wanted to originally show the size comparison of the Garbage Patch to the other countries was by placing the countries inside of the garbage patch, visualizing just how large it is in comparison to countries around the world. I would also like to have more specific information on what exactly is thrown in the patch, and maybe including the different materials and brands. For instance, if this is the case, I could show that the largest concentration of soft drink bottles in Coke-a-Cola, rather than Sprite or another company. I could also then use this information to help petition or protest against these companies for them to create more biodegradable materials, or to have more effective recycling opportunities. There's many different things I would like to do, but for my first ever infographic, I'm content with it.

REFLECTION ON ENVIRONMENT - INFOGRAPHIC

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a. What went well?  The colors and the images are attractive to the eyes. And when it came to researching the information needed there were a fair amount of websites shown. 

b. What did not? In my view of the project I feel that there is an excess amount of words in the info graphic. If there had been more representation through graphs and images, then it would have been more efficient. 

c. What would you do differently next time? Next time I would have less words and more visual representation, as to not confuse the readers. 

d. Specifically comment on the 10 tips for effective infographics -

Be Concise- there are a lot of words so we weren't very concise

Be AttractiveBe Visual- The images and the connections in the color are very pleasing to the eyes

Be Smarter- 

Be Transparent

Be Accurate- since there is a great amount of information in the info graphic I believe that it is very accurate

Be Gracious

Be Varied/ Be DifferentBe Creative- it wasn't a very creative, or different approach in imagery

Which of these areas did you excel in? Which were not so well represented? Why do you think some elements of design were easier or harder to include in the end product?

Tennessee Coal ash spill

a. What went well? 
b. What did not? 
c. What would you do differently next time? 
d. Specifically comment on the 10 tips for effective infographics -

What went well was the groups ability to split up and research different areas for the final product. When it came to putting it all together, it was difficult because there wasnt much data to put in a nice way. I would try to communicate with my group more next time. All I did was check the google doc and the pages doc for updated stuff. We tried making the info graphic look nice and fun, but it was hard because all we researched was ash and coal spilled on houses and acres of land. The pictures were basically the same. It's really hard to make mud look presentable. 


Macbeth-RED- Makarechi

​For our project he had to use quotes to describe a characters development though out the story. For the written part we had to analyze at least five quotes. Then we were also assigned a a creative project to go along with it. For mine i decided to do an imovie, here it is, ENJOY :) 

Environment Info-graphic: The Tennessee Coal Ash Spill

I found this project to be quite difficult and I think that the challenges faced are visible in the final product. The color scheme of red, black, grey, and yellow, I think works well because they attract the eye to the different types of information in the info-graphic. The initial concept was to have the sludge serve as a means of direction to different levels of information but that design element fell through a bit in the long run. In the future we would attempt to better create this element so that the severity of the event is made more evident. 

The information provided is transparent and varied, as it displays more than one perspective on the event. The info-graphic is creative and attractive in the color scheme and general concept of the project's layout. I found it hard to incorporate graciousness and a level of difference that would highlight the event as the group intended. 

Coverdale Macbeth Creative

For the creative aspect of this project, I chose to create four pieces of artwork detailing Lady Macbeth’s journey. There is symbolism in the colors chosen. They show Lady Macbeth’s rise and descent in power, resulting in her death.

 

For the first drawing, it’s a simple crown. The crown represents the rise in Lady Macbeth’s power. She receives a crown after she is queen, but in some parts it’s red. This is because it currently shows how much blood is on her hands from participating in the killing of Duncan. For the second drawing, it’s the same crown but a little damaged. The damage to the crown shows that Lady Macbeth’s guiltiness is getting to her and her sanity is slowing coming to a crumble. More red color is shown, representing the blood on growing on her hands. As you look at the third crown, it has finally reached its crumbling point. The crown is now in shambles, pieces piled upon each other. More of the crown is colored in red. More blood is growing on her hands as the book goes on, from killing to killing. At this point Lady’s sanity has completely dissembled and ruined. By the end, the crown has turned to blood-covered dust because of the blood she put on her own hands by killing herself.

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Cruz-Macbeth BM

In my creative project I choose to draw theatrical masks and the emotions of Macbeth. Both mask and facial expression expresses Macbeth from the beginning of the play until the very end. The first drawing, which is representing Act 1, show cases a mask of joy and a sketch of a smiling Macbeth. He has war paint on his face, which represents his noble soldier state. The quote that is written on the top of the page shows Macbeth’s determination as a solider and how he is determined to get his power. As the story continues the expression changes into a more apathetic feel because Macbeth’s situation has become more serious and he faces conflict, which doesn’t make him happy at all. The quote mentions him picturing a dagger in front of him and at that point Macbeth knows that he must go on with the deed.  On to the next act you move on to see a mask with worry accompanied by a frowning Macbeth. These expressions represents the uneasy Macbeth during act 3, following along with the faces is the quote about Macbeth baring a fruitless crown this goes along with the worry the faces express. Moving onto act 4 the emotion of the drawing changes drastically from the worried Macbeth to the very angry and aggressive Macbeth, which is portrayed through the faces. Lastly, is the face of distress and broken. The face represents the lose of Macbeth’s power the drawing also shows Macbeth’s head cut from his body the last and final stage of Macbeth. The quote fits well because the quote means that Macbeth would fight to the death even though he knows the odds are against him. As he dies, all his power leaves him.

 

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Hohenstein Macbeth Creative


For my creative part of my Macbeth project I made a diary.  I included entries that Macbeth may have written during each act.  In the beginning he talked about how much he loved power but how he wasn’t quite sure what was going to far to get it.  He then began talking of Lady Macbeth’s influence and his nervous he has been since the kill of Duncan.  At the end of the second entry he had decided to forget about it.  As he got farther into his power he spoke of more killing.  He decided to kill Banquo and then he wrote of how it scared him.  Then after going to the witches, he told the story and he told what he was thinking about what they had said and showed him.  He wrote as the prophecies began to come true and he wrote after he was killed.  As he goes on the entries become more erratic and confusing.  You don’t quite understand the details although you get the general idea.  On the side of all of these entries I drew outlined images of Macbeth, beginning as a solider, strong and proud and ending as simply a head on top of a pole. 

Hohenstein Macbeth Creative Presentation