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CREATING & PRESENTING RESEARCH POSTERSLiza Ware
June 26, 2013
Viterbo University Summer Research Brownbag
PRELIMINARY STEPS
Determine size and any other requirements Should be available on conference website Size may also be determined by printer
Viterbo poster form: http://www.viterbo.edu/copycenter.aspx?ekfrm=3286
Outline content you want to include Introduction/Background Method Results Discussion/Conclusions References
CREATING THE POSTER FILE
PowerPoint or Publisher
Sizing Fit poster on a single slide.
IDC SRCD poster - generics - April 2013.pptx To size slide: Design tab Page Setup Choose
Custom and specify dimensions.
Add content Make poster flow: L-to-R; top-to-bottom Use visual aids: pictures, graphs, tables, bullets,
columns, etc.
FONT TYPE AND SIZE
Should be easily readable from 3-6’
Vary sizes across different text levels Title should be at least 48-pt Headings at least 30-pt Main body no smaller than 24-pt
Type Arial, Palatino, Calibri are all good choices Nothing that is too difficult to read
WHAT AMOUNT OF TEXT IS APPROPRIATE?
“Less is more and more is a bore”(Dunn, 2011, p. 198)
Keep it brief!!! Using bulleted lists is acceptable and
recommended. Incomplete sentences can be used in some cases
E.g., Method & Results – see sample posters
However, should be detailed enough for someone outside of the class/field to understand. E.g., define terms as needed
USE VISUAL AIDS TO ORGANIZE INFORMATION
A good poster uses visual and graphic displays to present information E.g., shapes, tables, flow charts Use sub-headings as appropriate
Don’t overdo it! Visuals should have a purpose
Make it interesting, but not too busy or colorful.Use colors that are appealing, not distracting
or difficult to look at.Stick to the same color scheme throughout.
EXAMPLES OF BAD POSTERS
“What Makes a Good Research Poster” (tamuwritingcenter)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYOPbQlBVKM
(0:44 – 3:40)
USE HELPFUL TOOLS IN POWERPOINT/PUBLISHER TO HELP YOU Background: Right-click on slide Format
background Choose fill color Display Grid and Guides: Right-click on slide
Grid and Guides Choose preferred options Display Ruler: View tab Ruler option Arrange/Align items : Select items to be arranged
/ aligned Format tab Align Select preferred option
Insert textboxes, shapes, pictures, etc.: Insert tab. You can then change the color, size, etc. when you click on them and go to Format.
Zooming In/Out: Bottom right corner of screen Select to zoom in on one section while working on it or click on ‘Fit Slide to Window’ button to see the whole poster.
FINALIZING POSTER
Spell check! Double-check placement, alignment, etc. Save in PDF format to send to printer.
Double-check PDF file first!
PRESENTING THE POSTER
When people approach your poster, they might read it, talk to you, or just walk away. Different people have different
interests; don’t be offended if someone walks away.
When someone stops to read it, give them a minute and then say, “Let me know if you have any questions.”
Be prepared to briefly present poster People often want you to tell them
about it instead of reading. Be prepared to summarize it in 2-
3 minutes. Focus on main points. Use non-technical terms or define
as needed. Use poster as a visual guide (e.g.,
point to sections as you talk about them).
Practice ahead of time!
FIELDING QUESTIONS
Stop and think before answering What if you don’t know the answer?!
Do your best to answer it. Remember, it is okay to say that you don’t know
the answer! Don’t get defensive!
Someone challenging your arguments is part of the scholarly process
Be willing to consider new ideas.
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