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

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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.
 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.
a. Infographic submission on Turnitin link provided on Moodle.
b. 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)
Information is Information is somewhat
Information is mostly accurate Information is Infographic lacks
comprehensive, accurate, accurate but may contain
Content and relevant, but may lack inaccurate, irrelevant, substantial content or
and relevant to the chosen minor inaccuracies or lack
Accuracy and some depth or specificity. or incomplete. Data and information is
position (Moon or Earth). depth. Data and statistics may
Depth (20%) Some data or statistics might statistics are unreliable completely
Data and statistics are be partially incorrect or
be missing or poorly cited. or missing. inaccurate.
credible. missing citations.

Visuals are clear, engaging, Visuals are unclear,

Visuals are mostly clear and Visuals are somewhat clear
and effectively communicate unengaging, or
relevant, but may lack some but may be confusing or
Visual the key arguments and data. irrelevant. Charts and
polish or effectiveness. Charts distracting. Charts and graphs Infographic lacks
Communication Charts and graphs are graphs are inaccurate
and graphs are generally may be difficult to understand visuals or visuals are
accurate and easy to or difficult to interpret.
accurate and understandable. or inaccurate. Color scheme unusable.
(20%) understand. Color scheme Color scheme and
Color scheme and design are and design are inconsistent or
and design are consistent design are poor or
somewhat consistent. unattractive.
and aesthetically pleasing. distracting.

Content is organized logically

Content is mostly organized Content is poorly
Information with a clear flow of Content is somewhat Infographic lacks
logically, but the flow of organized and difficult
Hierarchy and information that guides the organized, but the flow of organization and
information may be slightly to follow. Infographic is
Flow reader through the key information may be confusing information flow is
confusing or require more confusing and lacks a
(20%) points. Infographic is easy to or difficult to follow. nonsensical.
effort to follow. clear structure.
navigate and understand.
Infographic utilizes innovative
Creativity and Infographic lacks Infographic visually
design elements and visuals Infographic uses some Infographic uses few creative
Originality creativity and relies on unappealing and
that grab attention and creative elements and visuals. elements and visuals.
(20%) generic visuals. lacks effort.
enhance the message.
Infographic effectively
Infographic mostly Infographic partially Infographic fails to
Overall communicates the chosen
communicates the chosen communicates the chosen effectively Infographic does not
Effectiveness position (Moon or Earth) in a
position, but may lack some position, but may be confusing communicate the fulfill its purpose.
(20%) clear, engaging, and
clarity or persuasiveness. or unpersuasive. chosen position.
persuasive manner.

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