Chapter 10: Creating Posters and Infographics

1 The chapter describes ways in which STEM posters are different from articles, and ways in which the two genres are similar. Which of the following are ways in which posters are similar to articles? (Check all that apply.)

Posters blend visual elements with verbal text.

Posters attempt to convey information and points of view about a STEM topic.

Posters must achieve their purposes through a single two-dimensional space.

At conferences, a poster is often accompanied by a human explainer.

Viewers of posters often skim the poster to find topics of interest.

Poster designers must think carefully about the audiences they seek to reach.

Posters are often displayed in environments in which viewers can choose which posters to read.

2 Please select the true statements about posters and poster presentations from the list below.

Posters attract viewers from a distance before they can read the text.

When presenters are asked questions by viewers, they should read from the poster.

10–12 point type is a good design feature for posters.

When presenters are asked questions by viewers, they should ask the viewers if they have read the poster.

Successful STEM posters usually follow the IMRD format.

Posters should be thought of as two-dimensional forms of an article on the same topic.

Posters should be designed on the assumption that a presenter will be standing by them.

3 Among the following, identify the ways in which STEM infographics are different from STEM posters. (Check all that apply.)

Infographics are greatly varied in design and balance between visuals and text.

Infographics communicate through the visual relationships among the words.

Infographics online allow viewers to link to other pages.

Infographics usually communicate through a balance between visuals and text.

Infographics can be accompanied by human presenters.

Infographic designers sometimes try to incorporate too many ideas and words.

Write a sentence that identifies each of the seven steps (in order) of the infographic design process described in the chapter.

Please note that this question is not scored.

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