Infographic Assignment on Child Maltreatment

Exceeds Expectations

5  points

Meets Expectations Well

4

Meets Some Expectations

3- 2

Approaches Expectations

1

Does Not Address

0

Visual Presentation of Infographic

- Design is organized, coherent and displays information clearly with the use of legible fonts, headings and subheadings

- Content is clear and concise with no grammatical or spelling errors.

- Visuals capture the reader’s attention, display information clearly and enhance content.  

- Visuals are easy to interpret quickly.

- Criteria in the “exceeds expectations column” are met, however the visual presentation is “busy” and distracts the reader (ie. colours used are distracting, font is small, more than 4 different fonts are used)

-  There are minor errors with writing or grammar, however content is still clear.

- The infographic requires greater organization.

- The focus topic of the infographic is unclear or not identified

- Visuals used are too complex to easily interpret, or provide little to no academic value (ie. do not enhance or reinforce content)

-  There are significant errors with writing that impact coherence

- The infographic is very disorganized and difficult to follow (ie. content is not presented in a logical way, or is difficult to read).

- visuals are unclear or unrelated to the topic

- An infographic or digital poster is not created.

- Content and visuals are both mostly incoherent.

Content 1: Definitions and Statistics/Facts

 

- An accurate, detailed and clear definition is provided. The definition extends students learning.

- The definition includes examples

- Three Canadian statistics and/or facts are provided based on reputable sources.

-  Statistics are current (ie. 5-7 years)

- All required definitions and statistics/facts are included.  Content is clear; however, some additional clarity or details are recommended.

- The definition lacks detail

- Statistics are relevant, yet outdated

- Some information is missing and/or content is unclear.

- Some information presented is inaccurate.

- Significant pieces of information are missing (ie. only 1 statistic and/or 1 fact is included and/or a clear and concise definition is not included)

- Definitions and statistics or facts are not included.

- All definitions and statistics or facts are inaccurate.

Content 2: Risk Factors and Impacts

- Three factors that increase a child’s risk experiencing this type of maltreatment are concisely presented/explained.

- Three distinct impacts on children’s development and emotional wellbeing are included.

- Content presents an in-depth understanding of the topic and extends student learning.

- Risk factors and impacts are concisely presented; however, greater clarity is needed for 1 or 2 points.

- Content is accurate and clear, however greater evidence of depth and complexity of the topic is needed.

- There are only 2 risk factors or 2 distinct impacts included.

- Some content is unclear or inaccurate.

-  Additional details are needed to support full comprehension of content.

- Either risk factors or impacts on children are not included.

- Content presented is mostly inaccurate, incoherent or not relevant to the topic

- Risk factors and impacts are not address or included.

- All content is inaccurate.

Academic Sources and Referencing

- Visuals are referenced

- Comprehensive referencing with the use of in-text citations for statistics.  

- A reference list is posted on the infographic.

- Accurate APA referencing guidelines are used.

- A minimum of 3 reputable sources are used outside of the course text.

- Content is referenced adequately with in-text citations, however, there are minor errors related to APA guidelines.

-  Visuals are not referenced

- Only 2 reputable sources are referenced.

- Some content is not referenced.

-  It is unclear which sources content is taken from (ie. inadequate use of in-text citations)

- Some content is taken from sources that are not reputable.

- Content is referenced on the infographic; however, a reference list is not included.

-  All content is taken from sources that are not reputable or scholarly in nature.

- There are no references included on the infographic or digital.