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HMLS 230
Immigration and Border Control
Final Exam
Spring 2025
Immigration reform –- Our immigration system is broken, and needs change. Too many people want to live and work in the U.S.; we make it very difficult to do so. Thus, an estimated 11-12 million people are here without documentation.
Project Title:
“Examining the Human and Policy Dimensions of Immigration and Border Control”.
Objective:
To analyze a specific aspect of immigration and border control and present a multidimensional understanding of the issue on an academic presentation poster.
Possible Topics:
You can choose one of the following
or
propose a related idea:
1.
Comparative Policies: Compare the immigration and border policies of two countries (e.g., U.S. vs. Canada, Germany vs. Turkey).
2.
Border Technology: Evaluate the effectiveness and ethical implications of technologies like surveillance drones, AI-based monitoring, or biometric systems.
3.
Migration Drivers: Examine the economic, environmental, or political factors driving migration in a specific region.
4.
Case Study: Focus on a real-world immigration issue (e.g., the U.S.-Mexico border, Syrian refugees in Europe).
5.
Impact of Policies: Analyze the human impact of policies like family separation, detention centers, or asylum-seeking protocols.
6.
Historical Perspective: Compare historical immigration policies with modern-day practices.
Structure of the Poster:
1.
Title Section:
· Clear and concise title.
· Student name(s) and course information.
2.
Introduction:
· Brief overview of the topic.
· Research question or thesis statement.
3.
Background and Context:
· Key facts or history relevant to the topic.
· Visual elements: maps, timelines, or infographics.
4.
Analysis/Findings:
· Key data or arguments presented in bullet points, charts, or tables.
· Address multiple perspectives or debates surrounding the topic.
5.
Visual Elements:
· Photos, diagrams, or illustrations related to the topic (e.g., border walls, migration routes).
· A thematic color scheme for clarity and engagement.
6.
Conclusion:
· Summary of findings.
· Implications or recommendations.
7. References:
· Citations of sources in a corner of the poster using APA format.
Assessment Criteria:
1.
Clarity and Organization: Is the poster logically structured and easy to follow?
2.
Content Depth: Does it demonstrate in-depth research and understanding of the topic?
3.
Visual Appeal: Are the visuals engaging and relevant to the content?
4.
Critical Thinking: Are multiple perspectives or dimensions of the issue addressed?
5.
Professionalism: Is the poster neat, well-designed, and properly cited?
Instructions for doing a virtual academic poster on Canva:
Canva is an excellent option for creating posters for presenting scientific research. To create a poster:
1.
Log into Canva (
www.canva.com). See the “Getting Started” tab for information on setting up an account.
2. Click
Create a Design.
3. In the search bar, type ”
poster.” Select the size you need. Keep in mind that landscape (where the width is greater than the height) is better for posters that will be viewed online.
4. If you need to, you can
resize your poster by clicking the Resize button in the upper left. (NOTE: if you are presenting your poster at a conference, check the required dimensions before starting your project.).
5.
Use a design template (by browsing through them using the search button) OR
start with a blank design.
6. If you have a lot of charts and graphs, you might want to start with a blank design.
7.
Add text, elements, and graphics. Drag them around to arrange them on the poster. As you drag items around, the system shows gridlines to help you align elements.
8. Keep in mind that the size of your poster will be much bigger than your screen. Slide the percentage bar at the bottom right to 100% to zoom into full size. The text should be large enough to read from
5 feet away.
9. You can
print your poster through Canva, or download it to a PNG file and have it printed elsewhere.
