The instructions for this assignment were pretty simple: "A researcher is asked to create a visual that depicts her research design. The design includes strategies, data collection methods and a sequenced timeline. Using just PowerPoint, create a visual that depicts each of these elements as indicated."
This was the first visual the we designed in class. Everyone was on their own, just create what comes to mind. I knew there had to be eight separate stages of the visual because the study was composed of eight steps. I personally took the approach of using pictures to describe the study. If one were to look at the graphic that I designed, they may say that I targeted a young or child-like audience. I believe because of the clip art that I used to describe the study, it does primarily focus on a younger audience but with the small amount of words used, it may be hard for kids to understand. I could see teachers using this graphic in their classroom to help their students learn. It also includes a variety of bright, eye-catching colors. The arrows are bold enough where they clearly indicate the sequence of events. I tried to use the same pictures to convey similar messages, for example, the students were always portrayed by the image of the boy sitting at his desk. One of the main goals that I focused on was to use as few words as possible. I wanted the art to communicate the study to the audience.
This assignment was challenging at first, because I had never participated in an activity similar to this. Once I started and got a few ideas down, I began to enjoy it and really focus on what graphics would work best to execute the final product. Not only did this activity allow me to become more familiar with aspects of PowerPoint, it made me realize how much you could do with basic software. I look forward to creating more visuals.
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