creating and presenting effective poster sessions

EFFECTIVE POSTER PRESENTATIONSCreating and Presenting Poster Sessions

Katie Prentice, MSIS, AHIP

Head of Education and Information Services

Briscoe Library, UT Health Science Center

Request a poster consultation with a librarian at askalibrarian@uthscsa.edu or call 210-567-2450

http://library.uthscsa.edu/2011/10/get-help/

TO THE POSTERS

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Remember a poster is not a paper and a paper is not a poster.What did you actually cite on the poster?

What is critical to support your work?

THE POSTER

ORGANIZATION AND LAYOUT

•Find out size rules before you begin

•Remember the frame

•Binder clips, push pins, Velcro, or …?

•Printing decisions

Posters are similar to papersPlace content where it makes sense!

Logo(s) TitleAuthors

Affiliations

Results ConclusionsIntroduction/Abstract

References

Methods & Materials

Acknowledgements

Charts, Photos, Tables

ORGANIZATION AND LAYOUT

General Tips: • Think columns/sections• Use distinct section headings• Use graphics and photos –

illustrate your point• Add emphasis with bold, color,

italics or underline • Remember not to

copy/paste/enlarge from Web pictures

Photo pasted from Google image search and enlarged.

Always note instructions on DPI (dots per inch - image quality) for printing!

Columbine Sculpture,

University Of Colorado Medical Library

High quality file from actual photograph

ORGANIZATION AND LAYOUT• Use of negative space/color• Use consistent spacing• Align visual elements

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Use fonts consistently

Stick to a color theme Beware of red, green and yellow text

Watch your font size

DRAFTS AND PROOFS

• Print drafts frequently• Use “Scale to fit Paper”

from Print Menu to print on one page

• Ask a friend or colleague to critique

• Proofread carefully

UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER --- UT PRINT

• UT Print: 210-567-2315 or printingservices@uthscsa.edu

• Allow several business days• Call ahead to be safe!• Full directions and template downloads at: http://ims.uthscsa.edu/services_solutions/print_posters.aspx(Or search posters from uthscsa.edu)

Even with a template you can make changes so your content and topic fits the design.

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Print your own ‘proofs’Office 2010 Office 2007

LIBRARY RESOURCES ON POSTERSLibrary Home → I need to → More → Learn about Poster Presentations

http://library.uthscsa.edu/2011/12/poster-presentations/

These slides, here!

AT THE LIBRARY

• Scanners (photo, slide, X-Ray)• Photoshop CS2• Photoshop Elements 9• Adobe Standard• Microsoft Office• Rooms for presentation practice• Large screen monitors (3rd/5th floor group study rooms)

THE PRESENTATION

POSTERS = CROWDS

BE PREPARED• Know when to set up and when

to present• Plan for poster display• Be ready for follow-up contact

• Business cards• Do you need handouts or

copies of poster?• Consider being “green” with

online/email handouts• Practice, Practice, Practice

POSTER PRESENTATION ETIQUETTE

• Dress professionally for your audience• Prepare for close proximity• Consider your audience• Use eye contact• Know your poster content

PICTURE YOURSELF

PRESENTING

• Your voice: how is as important as what you say

• Body language: body movements express your attitudes and thoughts

• Appearance: first impressions influence the audience's attitudes

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YOUR BODY• Eyes: posters presentations are small group sessions –

make eye contact• Hands: be aware of what they are doing• Feet: point your toes toward your audience to keep

from turning away

PRESENT THE POSTER

• Greet visitors • Introduce yourself• Think “audio tour”• Resist the urge to rush• Use the poster • Let visitors ask questions• Enjoy the presentation

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QUESTIONS?

Remember, you can request a consultation with a librarian about your poster.

We ♥ posters!

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