Abstract
Infographics, visual tools like charts or diagrams, simplify complex data into accessible formats. This study explores how student-generated infographics foster civic engagement in a first-year seminar. Survey data from first-year students (N=29) revealed 85% rated the project highly valuable, and 87% reported improved retention of societal issues. While research was the least favored aspect, students praised the project’s creativity and peer-sharing potential, with 40% emphasizing its value for visual learning. Most expressed confidence in sharing their work publicly. These findings support the use of infographics as a pedagogical tool for enhancing civic engagement among first-year students navigating academic transitions. Future studies should investigate the long-term effects on retention and activism.
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Usher, Carlton A.
(2026)
"Creating Student-Generated Infographics to Foster Civic Engagement Research in a First-Year Seminar,"
eJournal of Public Affairs: Vol. 14:
Iss.
2, Article 8.
Available at:
https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/ejopa/vol14/iss2/8
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