Joe+Marz-+Infographic+Research

=__Links:__= http://phs.pewaukeeschools.schoolfusion.us/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/2249439/File/Standards%20Based%20Grading.pdf?sessionid=6fd558e1ec8033c8bf8f94240e48a54e https://drive.google.com/a/pewaukeeschools.org/file/d/0BwG8d7UP7-r8MEhiTW41NFFuSzg/view https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cIOmQWpCdpBuBjOxPR12QxVdR-SoXbOQdeU7SitsKiE/edit

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=__**Information about the Infographic:**__= ==For this project, I would like to have an infographic that both explains the new Pewaukee grading system, and shows data comparing the old grading system to the new grading system. I picture a design with a bold, interesting title. With that title will be a section of the design dedicated to an explanation of the system, and how the standards and grades are beneficial to students and teachers alike-- with the rest of the design giving data that shows why this new grading system is better than the old one, such as a student's success in this grading system versus his/her success in the previous system.==

==I feel that it is important to highlight the correlation between the number grades-- such as 4s and 3s-- to their letter-grade equivalents-- such as As and Bs-- as that seems to be a major point of this grading system, and is the section of the system that most often confuses people. Additionally, I feel that it is important to showcase the new system's successes, while also showing the system's improvements over the archaic grading system-- so as to display how this new system will ultimately aid students, teachers, and parents moving forward.==

==I an going to use the "Baskerville" font for the typography in this project, as I feel it conveys the seriousness that my design needs to get across-- which is essential, as the font will be describing a grading system that will ultimately assist you in getting into college. Additionally, the "Baskerville" typeface gives off a slight archaic feel, creating a sort of pleasant irony that an old-looking font is being used to describe a new system.==

==The audience that this design is for is students and parents who do not understand how standards based grading works, or how standards based grading is an improvement over the old grading system. My graphic must give a straightforward and simple explanation as to what standards based grading is, in addition to having data showing the old system's shortcomings and the new system's improvements.==

=__**Proposal**__= ==I will send an email to Mrs. Bosanec to explain my plan for the infographic-- asking for any suggestions or changes to the infographic while doing so. I will ensure that my infographic meets Mrs. Bosanec's standards by incorporating any alterations she may suggest into the design. In doing so, I should be able to create an informative infographic that will appeal to my audience and will suit the needs of my client.==