FAQS

What is an infographic?

An infographic visualizes information intended to make the information presented easier to understand and digested quickly.  It is a visual meant to clarify and explain information.  Here is an example of an infographic from Rasmussen University: 

How do I create an infographic?

There are many different options available to you to create infographics.  One recommended resource is Venngage.  Follow the steps below to create an infographic using Venngage and watch the video at the bottom. 

Venngage Support

Venngage offers a great support page to help you learn how to create and troubleshoot your way through creating an infographic: https://support.venngage.com/

• Getting started
• Editor functions
• Text and fonts
• Icons and shapes
• Images and uploads
• Graphs and charts
• Icon charts
• Export and download
• Publish and share
• Page settings

**Please note: Venngage has its own help/support page if you should need assistance.  You can also search YouTube for how-to videos for Venngage.  Rasmussen University IT support will not be able to assist you**

How do I cite my sources?

If you use outside sources of information in your infographic, be sure to cite them in APA style. APA does not provide guidelines for citing sources within infographics, so talk with your instructor about their preferences or expectations. When in doubt, cite in-text, perhaps in smaller font, beside the information provided by the source. Also, provide a references section near the bottom of the infographic (see the Sources area in the example above). Your reference entries should follow standard APA reference guidelines. Some instructors may prefer a separate References page, so be sure to ask.

What should I keep in mind while creating an infographic?

Keep in mind what the goal is for the infographic.  Here are some examples of common infographics and best practices for each type:

Statistical infographics:  Put the focus on data.  ​

Informational infographics:  Clearly communicates a new/specialized concept or provides an overview of a topic. 

Timeline infographics:  Visualizes the history of an event or timeframe. 

Process infographics:  Provides a summary or overview of the steps in a process. 

Comparison infographics:  Offers an unbiased comparison of two options.