Final Checklist
Do not submit the first file you export. Check the task, the evidence, the design, and the conditions before it leaves your hands.
Task conditions
- My infographic is digital and focuses on one sustainability issue.
- It links to the documentary studied in class.
- My rationale is handwritten in class, not typed at home.
- I have not used AI-generated text, images, or data.
- I have followed the teacher's instructions for submission through Compass.
- I understand the conditions, the weighting, and the criteria my teacher has given me.
Content
- The issue is focused, not a broad topic.
- At least two causes are explained.
- At least two impacts are explained.
- At least two solutions are explained.
- The information is accurate and linked to the documentary.
- Every statistic has a source and a date.
- I have not invented or guessed data.
- The language is formal and uses sustainability terms correctly.
- I have not copied sentences without quotation marks.
Design
- The title makes the main claim or question clear.
- The standfirst explains the issue and why it matters.
- There is one clear focal point.
- The reading path is obvious.
- Related information is grouped.
- There is enough white space.
- Type is consistent and readable.
- Colour has a purpose and sufficient contrast.
- Icons are consistent and labelled where needed.
- The source line and call to action are easy to find.
- The infographic works on a phone-sized screen.
- The infographic works in greyscale.
Sources and ethics
- I have at least three credible sources.
- I can trace each claim to an original source.
- I have not cited an AI summary as a source.
- I have permission or a licence for every image and icon.
- The infographic does not stereotype people or places.
- The call to action is realistic and respectful.
Rationale
- I state the purpose and key message.
- I explain the link to the documentary.
- I identify a specific audience.
- I justify at least three design choices.
- Each justification explains the effect on the audience.
- I evaluate the overall effectiveness.
- I name one specific improvement.
- I use formal language and correct terminology.
Self-check against the criteria
| Criterion | What my teacher looks for | My evidence | Ready? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose and audience | Purpose and design choices fit the audience | ||
| Information and ideas | Accurate causes, impacts, and solutions | ||
| Visual language and design | Clear hierarchy and purposeful visual choices | ||
| Planning | Detailed, organised, and connected to the task | ||
| Rationale | Explains the choices and evaluates the effect |
File and submission
- The file opens on another device.
- No text or images are cut off at the edges.
- Images are high enough resolution.
- The file format is one the teacher can open.
- The file name includes my name and class.
- I have a backup copy.
- I have submitted the correct file to the correct task.
- I have kept the confirmation or receipt.
Red flags
Content red flags
- A statistic with no source.
- A solution that does not answer a cause.
- Only individual actions, no system change.
- A broad topic rather than one issue.
- A documentary retold rather than analysed.
Design red flags
- No clear focal point.
- Text too small or low contrast.
- Five fonts and mixed icon styles.
- Colour is the only signal.
- Source hidden at the bottom in tiny text.
The last 10 minutes
- Read the task sheet again. Tick each requirement.
- Use the three-second, squint, and thumb tests.
- Check every number against its source.
- Read the rationale aloud for grammar and clarity.
- Export, rename, submit, and keep the receipt.
Academic integrity: the infographic and rationale must be your own work. Check your school's policy on AI and assessment conditions, and ask before you use any tool you are unsure about.