SFT 110 – INTRODUCTION TO SOFT SKILSS SFT 110 Assignment#1 (Group) 15% Semester : Spring Year : 2024 Course Title : INTRODUCTION TO SOFT SKILSS Course Code : SFT 110 Section Instructors : Date : Time : Total Marks : 100 No. of Pages* : *Please Verify. To be completed by students Student Name ID# 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. MARKS Total Marks Instructor Signature OVERVIEW Group Size: maximum 4-5 students. Objective: Using your teamwork and critical thinking skills honed in SFT110, advise the government on whether to invest in sending humans to the moon or prioritize sustainability projects on Earth. Scenario: NASA, along with international partners, plans to establish a moon colony for science, research, and future missions to Mars. While this presents exciting scientific opportunities, critics argue the resources would be better spent tackling problems like water scarcity, poverty, and climate change, here on Earth. Your Task: Form a team of space explorers (a.k.a. your group) and act as policy advisors to the government. Consider both sides of the debate. ASSIGNMENT-1 (INFOGRAPHIC-15%): STEP-1: Create a visually compelling infographic that communicates your group's recommendation (Moon or Earth) and the key arguments supporting it. Use charts, graphs, and impactful visuals to present your findings clearly and concisely. (Think space suits, dollar signs, green Earth!). STEP-2: Prepare a minimum 3 and maximum 5-minute video presentation that summarizes your infographic, persuasively advocating for your position. Practice clear communication, effective visuals, and engagement. All members of the group should appear in the video. Voiceover is NOT enough. While creating your infographic poster, your group should adhere do the following important notes: Focus on a single, big message It`s ideal to focus on a single, coherent, big message that the whole infographic aims at conveying through metaphors, visuals etc. Blending visuals and colors with text Using eye-catching colors and visuals without losing the richness of reading materials. Try to choose some primary colors and visuals to enrich the texture and design. Think of a strategy for using the space Aligning your elements properly depends on the usage of space; you should decide on which information to use that matches to best background of your choice. The reader should be guided throughout the steps until they get to the final destination point you want them to reach at. Selecting the right fonts Since you are not going to use too much text; you may come up with three main fonts for title/header, main body and a third to enrich the texture in general. Design an eye-catching sketch You need to think of a storyline that flows from one point to another by attracting the reader with an-eye catching layout. IMPORTANT NOTES Infographics and posters, while both are visual representations of information, they have some key differences in their purpose, content, and design: Purpose: Infographic: Primarily aims to explain a complex topic or data set in a clear and concise way. It uses visuals to simplify information and make it easily digestible for a wider audience. Poster: Serves multiple purposes, including informing, persuading, promoting, or simply showcasing information. It can be more subjective and creative in its approach, aiming to grab attention and convey a specific message. Content: Infographic: Usually focuses on data visualization, such as charts, graphs, and icons. Text is minimal and mainly functions as labels or explanations. Poster: Often incorporates a wider range of elements, including images, text, logos, and slogans. While it may use some data visualization, it places more emphasis on compelling visuals and clear messaging. Design: Infographic: Typically follows a structured layout with a logical flow of information. It prioritizes clarity and readability, using consistent color schemes and fonts. Poster: Can be more flexible in design, utilizing creative layouts, bold colors, and eye-catching visuals. It may prioritize aesthetics and emotional impact over absolute clarity. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS You will need to make two (2) submissions for this assignment. Infographic submission on Turnitin link provided on Moodle. Video submission on submission link provided on Moodle. Use the cover page given in this template as your first page. Base your information on your theory from your textbook, our class discussions, the material uploaded on Moodle, and your own research. Do not copy parts from the textbook / slides / websites. Insert your infographic on this template or on a blank MS Word document using the cover page and submit the PDF file or Word Document to Turnitin. Handwritten submissions are NOT eligible for review. ONLY typed or digitally created submissions will be accepted. Try to remove the instructions from your Turnitin submission to prevent them from affecting your similarity grade. References and citations are NOT required for your infographic; however, your work must be entirely original. Any similarity to external sources without proper attribution will be considered plagiarism and may result in point deductions or disciplinary action (misconduct policy applies). To prevent duplicates, ONLY one group member should submit the final work. Plagiarism Upon suspicion and doubt of the authenticity of the work submitted, the Instructor has the right to ask the student to verify her/his work. This can be done through, but not limited to, repeating the work, oral examination or discussion, alternative or similar on spot class assignment, quiz, or any other action deemed necessary. If the student fails to prove the authenticity of the work, then the instructor will apply the academic misconduct rules as mentioned in the AUM Student Handbook which may include awarding the work a zero grade. For a detailed description of academic misconduct please refer to your course syllabus and AUM Student Handbook. Late Submission After the submission deadline, students have a maximum 2-days grace period for late submissions with the following penalty (excluding Fridays): first day, within 24h from the deadline, 40% deduction second day, within 48h from the deadline, 60% deduction. Failing to submit within two days after notification means that the assessment will be awarded 0. WRONG OR CORRUPTED FILE: As per the course syllabus, it is the responsibility of the student(s) to verify that the correct files are submitted and that the files are not corrupted. In case of a wrong submission or corrupted file detected by the faculty after the submission deadline, late submission penalties apply. Faculty will send an email to the student to resubmit his/her work, using the below sample. Some Samples of Infographics on various topics: Criteria Excellent (15-20 points) Good (10-15 points) Fair (5-10 points) Poor (0-5 points) Missing (0-3 points) Content Accuracy and Depth (20%) Information is comprehensive, accurate, and relevant to the chosen position (Moon or Earth). Data and statistics are credible. Information is mostly accurate and relevant, but may lack some depth or specificity. Some data or statistics might be missing or poorly cited. Information is somewhat accurate but may contain minor inaccuracies or lack depth. Data and statistics may be partially incorrect or missing citations. Information is inaccurate, irrelevant, or incomplete. Data and statistics are unreliable or missing. Infographic lacks substantial content or information is completely inaccurate. Visual Communication (20%) Visuals are clear, engaging, and effectively communicate the key arguments and data. Charts and graphs are accurate and easy to understand. Color scheme and design are consistent and aesthetically pleasing. Visuals are mostly clear and relevant, but may lack some polish or effectiveness. Charts and graphs are generally accurate and understandable. Color scheme and design are somewhat consistent. Visuals are somewhat clear but may be confusing or distracting. Charts and graphs may be difficult to understand or inaccurate. Color scheme and design are inconsistent or unattractive. Visuals are unclear, unengaging, or irrelevant. Charts and graphs are inaccurate or difficult to interpret. Color scheme and design are poor or distracting. Infographic lacks visuals or visuals are unusable. Information Hierarchy and Flow (20%) Content is organized logically with a clear flow of information that guides the reader through the key points. Infographic is easy to navigate and understand. Content is mostly organized logically, but the flow of information may be slightly confusing or require more effort to follow. Content is somewhat organized, but the flow of information may be confusing or difficult to follow. Content is poorly organized and difficult to follow. Infographic is confusing and lacks a clear structure. Infographic lacks organization and information flow is nonsensical. Creativity and Originality (20%) Infographic utilizes innovative design elements and visuals that grab attention and enhance the message. Infographic uses some creative elements and visuals. Infographic uses few creative elements and visuals. Infographic lacks creativity and relies on generic visuals. Infographic visually unappealing and lacks effort. Overall Effectiveness (20%) Infographic effectively communicates the chosen position (Moon or Earth) in a clear, engaging, and persuasive manner. Infographic mostly communicates the chosen position, but may lack some clarity or persuasiveness. Infographic partially communicates the chosen position, but may be confusing or unpersuasive. Infographic fails to effectively communicate the chosen position. Infographic does not fulfill its purpose. TOTAL Grading Rubric Criteria