Research has investigated memes created by young people as a method of examining information/data visualization during the COVID-19 pandemic. After all, memes are a way through which information can be shared, communicate ideas, and allow for public conversation. 

Memes and the Visualization of Information

Sequence in visualization refers to the order in which the data and information is represented plays a crucial part in the overall narrative. 


Sequence in Visualization


While the topic of the project is directly related to the visualization of information for the purpose of studying misinformation, there exists relevant research that studies visualization to a more general extent.

Davidson College

Topic of research project on visualization of information and misinformation.

Identifying Misinformation through Visualization

Perovich, L. J., Alper, M., & Cleveland, C. (2022). "Self-Quaranteens" Process COVID-19: Understanding Information Visualization Language in Memes. Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction, 6(CSCW1), 1-20.

"Self-Quaranteens" Process COVID-19: Understanding Information Visualization Language in Memes

Misinformation has explored numerous different visualizations and their effect on misinformation-related measures. While not all of them may be directly specifically connected to information visualization, they can provide a wealth of knowledge on the effects of visualization.

Types of Visualizations in Misinformation Research

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References for Identifying Misinformation through Visualization

While accurate data visualization is helpful, inaccurate or misleading visualizations of data related to Covid 19 can lead to people having misconceptions regarding the virus. 

Covid 19 Misinformation Visualization

Visualization Research (Not Related to Misinformation)

Research has investigated specific demographic characteristics and contexts that may make certain people/countries/communities more likely to experience misinformation related to COVID-19.

Demographics/Contexts Related to COVID-19 Misinformation

If the individual is repeatedly exposed to the same false story, the trustworthiness and plausibility of the story would increase. 


False Stories Exposure and Plausibility


Aid or other visual content that, combined with text or audio, falsely depicts a piece of information. 


Visual Misinformation


Order in which a series of information is presented. 

Information Order

Some researchers have explored tools that can be implemented to minimize the dissemination of fake news or misinformation.

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