Election 2020: 11 Ways to Engage Students From Now Until November
I decided to use this article from the New York Times because it is something very similar to what I want to do for my project. This particular article is about the election coming up and ways to engage students from now until November. After reading the comments on my discussion post from last week, including infographics and quotes from other sources will be a great addition to the article. This helps the reader visualize what’s being said and with the use of research, creates a more credible source. I am first and foremost looking at the length of the article, the format, and the type of tone being used. I notice that this particular article takes a more neutral approach on the subject and allows the reader to create their own point of view. The format is fairly simple with breaks in the pages for the infographics and the interactive aspects. There is a big headline at the top of the article, with subheadings throughout the rest. I have to figure out how I want to divide the information I am going to present to the reader and where to put the infographics so that it aligns with the reading. Ultimately, the point of my article is to create more awareness and helps the reader develop their own opinion about the screening process with the use of the charts, graphs, and quotes.
You’ve identified some of the key features to be mindful of as you work. Be sure to think, too, about providing embedded links (as a mode of crediting your sources and assisting your readers), captioning all graphic elements, and taking advantage of the opportunities the tech provides you to integrate all of these things seamlessly. You’ll find that Expressions’s text editor window gives you a lot of functionality. Play around with it, and check out tutorials as needed: https://expressionshelp.syr.edu/