The use of infographics in online newspapers

Other Title(s)

استخدام الرسوم المعلوماتية في الصحف الإلكترونية

Author

Zahir, Manar Imad

Source

University of Sharjah Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

Issue

Vol. 17, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2020), pp.29-51, 23 p.

Publisher

University of Sharjah

Publication Date

2020-06-30

Country of Publication

United Arab Emirates

No. of Pages

23

Main Subjects

Media and Communication

Abstract EN

Infographics is the representation of data and information using graphics.

The use of infographics attracts the attention of users and explains complex information quickly and clearly.

This study explores the new trends of using infographics in two different models of Arabic and English online newspapers that are Al Bayan website and USA Todaywebsite.

An analysis of infographics that have been published in these both online newspapers was conducted.

The dominant type of infographics used in both online newspapers is type-based graphics.

USA Today used more types-based graphics.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Zahir, Manar Imad. 2020. The use of infographics in online newspapers. University of Sharjah Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences،Vol. 17, no. 1, pp.29-51.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1256897

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Zahir, Manar Imad. The use of infographics in online newspapers. University of Sharjah Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 17, no. 1 (Jun. 2020), pp.29-51.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1256897

American Medical Association (AMA)

Zahir, Manar Imad. The use of infographics in online newspapers. University of Sharjah Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences. 2020. Vol. 17, no. 1, pp.29-51.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1256897

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes margin notes.

Record ID

BIM-1256897