My Project Draft is not in a poster layout just yet. This is because I wanted to focus on my writing first and plan that out before focusing on graphics and visuals. However, when both are incorporated, I think the message will be even more compelling.
As noted before, my poster’s audience is students our age, who are usually pretty busy but find themselves passing the time in a hallway or elevator and can read and retain information. I believe our generation is crucial for who needs to learn about this topic and spread it. As a result, I may find myself cutting down some information when I lay out my poster since information should be briefer to be intrigued. That has been my struggle, but I am eager to get started on the final project and attempt to incorporate effective visuals and effective writing.
Hi Kate,
I think the plan behind your project is well thought out. I understand that you’re having difficulty putting it into a small document/poster where students our age can read. Many people our age have short attention spans and that makes it difficult for them to want to read long articles. Bright colors, catchy phrases and images are the way to go. In an age where technology and our smart phones dominate our lives, I think maybe you could have a QR code linked to a website (in the bottom of your poster). Obviously understanding intersectionality and avoiding bias is an important subject in todays age.
If this were my project, I would use your list in the ‘how to think intersectionally’ and then put some of the summarized quotes onto the paper. You could also remake them into scenarios as question the reader on what they would do, and how would they avoid bias.
I think fitting this topic onto a small poster in an elevator space or hallway will be a difficult task. However, I believe and hope that you find success in completing it. Good luck, I am looking forward to see the final version!
QR codes are a great way to encourage readers to continue their learning–we’ve all got a camera in our pocket!
You’re trying to do a lot here, and it will be challenging, for sure.
That said, think about how you can make these complex ideas manageable by segmenting them–i.e. a large poster with two interconnected parts. When we can *see* the subdivisions within content, it’s easier for us to engage with the content. It feels more ‘bite-sized.’
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