a poster assignment about (Does populism undermine democracy?)

around 300 words

Harvard refrencing 

no need to do the actual poster just the written part and please allocate if certain parts are related to each other. I will upload the guidelines and what is expected from this project as well as some examples.

I also added the reading list from my class regarding this topic

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Democracy in Crisis?

Final assignment
What makes a good poster?

Poster assignment

Here’s one I
prepared earlier….

Why posters?
• Posters are an effective way of communicating information

concisely, visually and attractively.

• Academic posters summarise information or research to help
publicise it and generate discussion

• Posters are often used in conferences and workshops in all
spheres of work

Questions
• Does populism undermine democracy?

• Can climate change be solved by democracies?

• Is democracy racist?

• Can new forms of participation revitalise democracy?

• Why have some democracies been more effective in responding to
Covid-19?

Overall criteria for assessment
• Extent to which the poster indicates an understanding and

synthesis of the academic and non-academic evidence on the
topic
• Extent to which the poster introduces ideas in an interesting

and engaging manner
• Clarity of information
• Range and correct attribution of sources
• Appropriate use of tables, graphs, figures and images etc.

Things to consider…
• An academic poster is designed to communicate clearly, concisely,

and visually.
• It should be self-explanatory.
• It takes skill to summarise a complex topic without losing some

meaning or connections.
• Think what is essential to know about the topic?
• How might you use images or diagrams to help convey your message?

Things to consider…
• Poster quality

• Can you combine visual impact and clarity in the way you present your ideas
to the passer-by?

• Explanatory quality
• Are you sharp, engaging and comfortable explaining the topic?
• Is there evidence of wide reading around the topic area?

• Substance
• Do you have an appropriate title?
• Why does your topic matter?
• Do you provide evidence of an integrated review of relevant literature?
• Do you provide clear conclusions?
• Do you provide adequate referencing / citations?

Some examples from previous years….

• What are the strengths and weaknesses of these posters?

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=Ir5LVXqyzyc&feature=youtu.be

Designing a great poster

First steps…
• Decide what you need to communicate, and how.
• What is your main message?
• What does your viewer need to know?
• Identify the key points, always keeping your topic or task in mind.

• Make a rough draft of the information you need.
• Decide on the main title.
• Identify the graphics you might need, such as photos,

diagrams, graphs or charts.
• Remember: Academic posters need to show evidence of

reading and research, so you must always include references

Some tips…
• An academic poster should be both professional and concise, so a

general rule is only to include graphics that really support your content.
• Use diagrams, graphs or flowcharts to help explain complex information

visually. Every image should have a purpose.
• Make sure there is not too much text. It must be readable from

distance.
• Try not to use too many different or strongly contrasting colours. A

limited colour palette can be very effective.
• Avoid using unnecessary and distracting background textures or

decoration. ‘Negative’ space and margins will give your content room to
breathe
• If your topic has a central statement, graphic or diagram, make this

prominent in your design. Don’t hide it in a corner!

Some technical points
• A poster should be legible from about one metre and attract

interest from about five metres.
• Aim for a word count of no more than 300 words – beware of

being too text heavy
• For clarity, use a sans-serif font like Arial or Helvetica.
• Make sure there is a good contrast between text and background.
• Make sure main title, sub-headings and main text are legible at a

distance.
• Format headings and subheadings consistently. This helps

structure your information visually.

Some technical points…
• Use any computer software, but make sure you upload

assignment as PDF
• As a student, you can download Microsoft PowerPoint
• Choose Portrait or Landscape orientation
• Tip: To set the document size in PowerPoint, choose Design >

Slide Size > Custom > [Enter 420 x 594 into the width and
height boxes for A2 poster size
• Remember: To print effectively, images should be high

resolution (150-300 dpi)

Finally…

• Like other types of academic writing, an academic poster
should be well organised, with clear headings and subheadings
– and references!