Step 1: Select ONE interesting, debatable topic regarding infancy development that you would like to learn more about. Do some background research to provide more insight into that topic. You may reference information from national organizations that focus on child development such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, UNICEF, etc. Below are some topics that have been debated in recent times, you may choose ONE of the following topics of your interest to discuss:

· Breastfeeding

· Vaccinations

· Circumcision

· Gender-Neutral Parenting

· Co-sleeping

Step 2: Select some interesting facts from your research. Your objective is to create an interesting visual or infographic so that an outside observer can quickly learn the pros and cons of the topic you chose.

Step 3: Your infographic must include at least two images (pictures, charts, and graphs all count as images) and informational text. Present both sides of the “debate” on your infographic (for example, the pros and cons of circumcision).

Please do not feel overwhelmed by creating an infographic. Think of it as making a “poster or flyer” about the topic. You may design the infographic on any platform you desire, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, or Canva.

Note: References and citations (in-text) are required to be in American Psychological Association (APA) format. Include your references at the bottom of the graphic.

PLEASE DO NOT COPY AND PASTE INFORMATION FROM SOURCES, THAT IS PLAGIARISM. PARAPHRASE OR SUMMARIZE INFORMATION. IF USING TURNITIN TO CHECK PLAGIARISM, BE SURE THE PERCENTAGE IS UNDER 20%.

Hot Topic Infographic Grading Rubric:

Criteria

Proficient

Developing

Not Evident

Points

Creates a visual infographic poster on a relevant topic

Visual is attractive and interesting.

Visual is somewhat attractive and interesting.

Visual is not attractive or interesting.

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Includes at least two images and text about the topic

Visual includes at least two visuals as well as some text

Visual partially includes visuals and text

Visual does not include at least two visuals as well as some text

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Presents accurate and informative facts in infographic.

Includes some accurate and informative facts about the topic.

Partially includes accurate and informative facts about the topic

Does not include accurate and informative facts about the topic

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Includes correct APA references

Provides APA references either on the image or a separate reference page

Provides partial or incorrect APA references either on the image or a separate reference page

Does not provide APA references

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Total:

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