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You must choose ONE of the environmental issues listed below. You can narrow down the scope of the topic, as long as it still covers the main environmental issue. For example, if the chosen topic is ‘Biodiversity Loss’ you may choose to focus on one species or one habitat.This year’s topics are as follows:Urban Air PollutionFood and Water InsecurityDeforestationEnvironmental impacts of Fast FashionEnvironmental impacts of MiningYou will be using free online tools to create an Infographic on your chosen topic. It will be your own choice which tool you use. Options include visme.com and piktochart.com. You may also use software such as Microsoft PowerPoint. Make sure you choose a resource that will allow you to save your Infographic as you develop it, and that allows you to download the final product for submission (for example, as a .pdf). You must include the following elements in your Infographic:Topic Statement – an introduction to the topic as well as a clear statement addressing the environmental issue Visuals– supporting information on the environmental issue and a presentation of your research. All information must be referenced. Your Infographic must also include at least:1 map1 graph, chart or tableNote: The above items cannot come from lecture notes or e-learning modules Text – There must be text supporting the visuals in your Infographic. There is no word limit on the text, but your entire Infographic should present well, and text should be legible when printed on standard or legal-size paper (8.5” x 11” or 8.5” x 14”) References – a list of references used in your research. You must use at least 5 reputable sources of information. Lecture notes and e-learning modules do not count as sources of information.Size – must fit on 8.5” x 11” or 8.5” x 14” paper. Text must be legible and graphics of good quality when printed at this size. Note: Remember, your Infographics are visual representations of scientific data. There should be a good balance of text and visuals in your final product.References:All information in your Infographic must be referenced (footnotes are acceptable). You must also include the reference list within your infographic (usually depicted at the bottom). APA is the preferred style. You must use at least 5 references in your Infographic. Submission:TWO FormatsSubmission of Infographic accepts the following formats: html, doc, docx, hwp, odt, rtf, wpd, txt, ps, pdf, pptx, ppt, ppsx, pps, xls, xlsx, gdoc.Submission of Text: You must submit a .docx file of any text in your infographic.Submissions will be evaluated for plagiarism using Turnitin.com. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any Similarity Report above 10% will be investigated. PLEASE NOTE: If your sources/reference list are being highlighted in your Infographic Text .docx file in Turnitin (not applicable to your infographic visual), resulting in a higher similarity score, please remove your sources from your text document and submit your sources as a separate, third document. This will mean you will submit the following:1) Infographic Visual with sources (see acceptable formats above)2) Infographic text (without sources) as a .docx3) Reference List as a .docxThe rubric is provided below.
Infographic Marking Rubric – EnvirSc 1C03
Criteria
Excellent
(4 points)
Very Good
(3 points)
Good
(2 points)
Criteria
Partially Met
(1 point)
Failure to
Meet Criteria
(0 points)
Topic
Statement
Purpose
Clear
statement of
topic
N/A
Statement of
topic is unclear
Content
Statement of
topic is
N/A
somewhat
clear
Description of
graphs are Very brief notes
good under figures,
enough so
but poorly
reader
conveyed
understands
Data on graphs
clearly
described
nearby so
reader
understands
Text
A few random
explanations
No
explanations
anywhere, or
text is illegible
Knowledge
Demonstrates
an excellent
level of
understanding
and knowledge
of the topic
Demonstrates
a good level of
understanding
and knowledge
of the topic
Somewhat
demonstrates
an
understanding
and knowledge
of the topic
Demonstrates Does not
little demonstrate an
understanding understanding
and knowledge and knowledge
of the topic
of the topic
Scientific
Accuracy
Information is
scientifically
accurate
Minor mistakes
in scientific
accuracy
Information is
somewhat
scientifically
accurate
Information is
mostly
scientifically
inaccurate
Information is
scientifically
inaccurate
Sources are
reputable,
easily
found, clear
and
consistent;
proper citation
style used
Sources
Sources cited,
but citation
style is
inconsistent
Sources cited,
but not easily
found; less
than 5
reputable
sources
Sources cited
but not from
reputable
sources; less
than 5
No sources
cited; or no
reference list
sources
Visuals
Visuals
support the
topic
N/A
Visuals
do NOT support
the topic
Text
Text is legible
and easy to
read (good
colour
scheme)
NA
Text is not
legible
Colour
Scheme used
is good and
clearly
emphasizes
key ideas
Visuals
Visuals
somewhat
N/A
support the
topic
Text is
somewhat
difficult to read
N/A
(blurry or poor
colour
scheme)
Scheme is
mostly good,
Colour
with just some
scheme is
minor
inconsistent
changes
needed
Somewhat
catches the
N/A
attention of
the
reader
Map/Graph/
Table
N/A
somewhat
support the
topic
Formatting
Flow of ideas/ Flow of ideas
organization Iorganization
is mostly
is somewhat
logical
logical
Largely
monochromatic,
with just a few
touches of
colour
Monochromatic
scheme, no
contrast;
infographic is
just black and
white
NOT
aesthetically
pleasing (not
eye-catching.
Uninteresting)
Aesthetics
Commands
the
attention of
the
reader
N/A
Map/Graph/
Table
Map/Graph/
Table support
the topic
N/A
Map/Graph/
Table do NOT
support the topic
Organization/
Flow
Logical flow of
ideas/
organization
Flow of ideas
lorganization is
mostly illogical
Flow of ideas/
organization is
illogical
Spelling and
Grammar
No mistakes
One mistake
Two mistakes
Three mistakes
Four mistakes
Submission
Format
Both text and
infographic
properly
submitted
Text and
infographic not
properly
submitted;
Text or
infographic not
properly
submitted
NA
N/A
wrong size
Infographic Marking Rubric – EnvirSc 1C03
Criteria
Excellent
(4 points)
Very Good
(3 points)
Good
(2 points)
Criteria
Partially Met
(1 point)
Failure to
Meet Criteria
(0 points)
Topic
Statement
Purpose
Clear
statement of
topic
N/A
Statement of
topic is unclear
Content
Statement of
topic is
N/A
somewhat
clear
Description of
graphs are Very brief notes
good under figures,
enough so
but poorly
reader
conveyed
understands
Data on graphs
clearly
described
nearby so
reader
understands
Text
A few random
explanations
No
explanations
anywhere, or
text is illegible
Knowledge
Demonstrates
an excellent
level of
understanding
and knowledge
of the topic
Demonstrates
a good level of
understanding
and knowledge
of the topic
Somewhat
demonstrates
an
understanding
and knowledge
of the topic
Demonstrates Does not
little demonstrate an
understanding understanding
and knowledge and knowledge
of the topic
of the topic
Scientific
Accuracy
Information is
scientifically
accurate
Minor mistakes
in scientific
accuracy
Information is
somewhat
scientifically
accurate
Information is
mostly
scientifically
inaccurate
Information is
scientifically
inaccurate
Sources are
reputable,
easily
found, clear
and
consistent;
proper citation
style used
Sources
Sources cited,
but citation
style is
inconsistent
Sources cited,
but not easily
found; less
than 5
reputable
sources
Sources cited
but not from
reputable
sources; less
than 5
No sources
cited; or no
reference list
sources
Visuals
Visuals
support the
topic
N/A
Visuals
do NOT support
the topic
Text
Text is legible
and easy to
read (good
colour
scheme)
NA
Text is not
legible
Colour
Scheme used
is good and
clearly
emphasizes
key ideas
Visuals
Visuals
somewhat
N/A
support the
topic
Text is
somewhat
difficult to read
N/A
(blurry or poor
colour
scheme)
Scheme is
mostly good,
Colour
with just some
scheme is
minor
inconsistent
changes
needed
Somewhat
catches the
N/A
attention of
the
reader
Map/Graph/
Table
N/A
somewhat
support the
topic
Formatting
Flow of ideas/ Flow of ideas
organization Iorganization
is mostly
is somewhat
logical
logical
Largely
monochromatic,
with just a few
touches of
colour
Monochromatic
scheme, no
contrast;
infographic is
just black and
white
NOT
aesthetically
pleasing (not
eye-catching.
Uninteresting)
Aesthetics
Commands
the
attention of
the
reader
N/A
Map/Graph/
Table
Map/Graph/
Table support
the topic
N/A
Map/Graph/
Table do NOT
support the topic
Organization/
Flow
Logical flow of
ideas/
organization
Flow of ideas
lorganization is
mostly illogical
Flow of ideas/
organization is
illogical
Spelling and
Grammar
No mistakes
One mistake
Two mistakes
Three mistakes
Four mistakes
Submission
Format
Both text and
infographic
properly
submitted
Text and
infographic not
properly
submitted;
Text or
infographic not
properly
submitted
NA
N/A
wrong size
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