Assignment - Infographics - 135
A Note on What Makes This an Infographic
A table listing “formal: Dear Sir, informal: Hey” is a reference sheet. An infographic about email shows a reader exactly what each decision looks like in practice - what the opening line of a formal email feels like versus an informal one, why the difference matters, and how to move through a complete email from subject line to sign-off in both registers. Show the email, not just the rules.
Objective
Create a comparison infographic in Canva that places a formal email and an informal email side by side, annotating each part to show how the two differ and why.
Content to Cover
When to Use Each
Formal email: Writing to a teacher, principal, employer, government office, or anyone you do not know personally. The relationship is professional or official.
Informal email: Writing to a friend, classmate, or family member. The relationship is personal and close.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Show both emails on screen simultaneously. Use the same scenario for both: a student asking for a day off. Annotate each part.
Formal Email (annotated):
- Subject line: Specific and clear. “Request for Leave of Absence - 21 March 2026”
- Salutation: “Dear Mr. Khan,” or “Dear Sir/Madam,”
- Opening: State purpose immediately in full sentences. “I am writing to request one day’s leave of absence on 21 March 2026 due to a family commitment.”
- Body: Complete sentences, no contractions (“I am” not “I’m”), formal vocabulary, no slang.
- Closing: “I would be grateful for your consideration.” / “Please let me know if you require further information.”
- Sign-off: “Yours sincerely,” followed by full name.
Informal Email (annotated):
- Subject line: Casual or brief. “Quick question” or “Tomorrow”
- Salutation: “Hi Fatima,” or “Hey!”
- Opening: Can start with a greeting or go straight in. “Hope you’re good! I wanted to ask…”
- Body: Conversational, contractions fine (“I’m”, “can’t”), casual vocabulary, may include emoji.
- Closing: Can be brief. “Let me know!” / “Talk soon.”
- Sign-off: “Thanks,” or “Take care,” followed by first name only.
Key Differences Panel
Add a quick-reference comparison box:
| Feature | Formal | Informal |
|---|---|---|
| Tone | Professional, respectful | Friendly, relaxed |
| Language | Full words, formal vocabulary | Contractions, casual words |
| Sentences | Complete, grammatically precise | Can be short or incomplete |
| Sign-off | Yours sincerely / Yours faithfully | Thanks / Take care / Cheers |
Design in Canva
- Two columns: formal email on the left, informal on the right.
- Each email shown as a realistic email layout with callout annotations.
- Use a cool blue for formal, warm yellow or green for informal.
- The quick-reference table at the bottom.
Required Elements
- Complete annotated sample of each email type using the same scenario.
- Annotations on every key part: subject, salutation, body, closing, sign-off.
- A quick-reference difference table.
- Title: “Formal vs. Informal Email.”