6. Assignment

Research one of the following topics and thoroughly explain it in the format of an infographic.

Topic 1. Define and describe neurotransmitters.  Identify and discuss five kinds and indicate how each controls behaviour.  
Then elaborate on the disorders linked to each.

Topic 2.  Identify a brain injury or brain disorder/disease.  Explain the impact this particular disease/disorder has on the brain 
and how it affects human behaviour.

Topic 3. Describe the structure and function of the brain.  State the function of each part and describe how it
affects behaviour.  Explain the effects of damage to each part of the brain.

Click on the following link for detailed instructions on Brain Disorders Infographic  for your Biological Influences project.

Here are some student exemplars for you to look at: 

Exemplar1
Exemplar2

Once completed, label your assignment U4L2infographic_surname and submit to the assignment folder U4L2 Biological Infographic.

All the infographic projects should follow these guidelines:

  • Include relevant images or other visuals and references for websites.
  • Include your personal opinions and concise explanations about your topic.
  • Try to use a template or a large document - such as a poster for your ONE page presentation.
  • Show the information in a visual way and maximize your page space with lots of images and information.
  • Avoid huge paragraph explanations. Simplify and topic use topic related pictures, arrows and
    shapes to help your audience better understand your topic.  (think of them as a digital poster showing what you know and think!).
  • How to Create an Infographic  

All the infographic projects should be submitted as a PDF so that they do not lose formatting ( up to half of your marks are related to the "look" and design of your infographic!)  An .rtf file does not contain any graphics, so make sure you save it as a PDF.

If you are creating your assignment in the google drive, save it as a PDF by following these instructions:  Converting a google doc to a PDF.  Submit the PDF file in the assignment folder. 

Watch these short videos to learn how to save as a pdf if you don't know how. Keep in mind that although the procedure will be similar, it often looks sightly different depending on what program and what operating system your computer is using.  Ask your supervisor for help if you are still having trouble.

How to save Word as a pdf...

https://www.youtube.com/embed/x99zwqxV1JM?rel=0

How to save Pages as a pdf...

https://www.youtube.com/embed/PUIHrUgE8jE?rel=0