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Preparing a Scientific Poster
LuAnn Wilkerson, Ed.D.
Sr. Assoc. Dean for Medical Education
Alan LeFor, M.D.
Former Chair, Applied Anatomy College & Professor of Surgery
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Objectives
• Planning a Poster Presentation– “The Science”
• Preparing the Poster– “The Mechanics”– Critiquing some Posters
• Presenting
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Planning
• What is the hardest part of planning?
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State Your Research Question• Determine your purpose• State the question that guided your
research• Focus your question: Can you tell it all?• Share it with several people
– Are any of the terms vague?– Does it seem important? Interesting?
• Refine
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Know Your Audience
• Who will attend?– Level of expertise with this topic– Interests
• How much time will be available for viewing?
• What is the setting?
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Determine the Main Points
• Distill to a single story supported by 3-4 facts.• Be selective.• Leave room for
– Introduction– Examples and explanations– Visual displays– Summary
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Preparing the Poster
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Components
• Abstract and References are NOT generally used
• Typical format: IMRaD• Case Report format
– Introduction• Review of the literature• Rationale for choosing this case
– Case Presentation– Conclusion
• References are generally not included
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Title
• Select a title – Accurately represents your work– Attracts the viewer– Matches the title submitted in your abstract
• Authors, including your mentor
• Institutional affiliations
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Introduction
• Why is this problem important?– Context– Literature
• Can be bullet points
• Can be brief
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Methods
• Sample• Instrumentation• Procedure• IRB approval if human subjects• Enough detail so the viewer can tell
what you did– Sometimes a photograph– Bullet points are fine
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Results
• Decide on 2 to 3 key results• Display your results visually
– Graphs / Charts– Data Tables– Photographs
• Provide visual organizers– Subtitles– Color coding
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Conclusions
• What are the implications of your study?– A few bullet points are perfect
• What are the limitations?
• What additional studies are needed?
• Include only essential references– Landmark studies– Study you are confirming or disconfirming
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Mechanical Factors
• Know the dimensions you are allowed (4’ x 4’)• Bring your own tacks!• Visuals should be readable from 5-6’ away.
Use an appropriate font size. • Use a Sans serif font. Don’t mix fonts.– Serif– Sans serif
• Format choice– Single poster sheet– Poster board and spray mount
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Cost
• Color printing, Poster board, spray mount: About $15
• One piece professionally printed: $50-200
• A well-done poster session: Priceless!!!!!
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Let’s Critique some REAL Posters!
The Mechanics and a Disclaimer!
Photographs by Alan Lefor, MD
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Sketch the Layout
• Use a font readable from 5-6 feet away
• Use the Does/Does Not Test
– Is the organization clear?
– Are the main points obvious?
– Is it visually interesting?
• Include Charts, graphs, pictures
• Use Color for emphasis
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Presenting the Poster
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Interact with Your Audience
• Start with the viewer’s interest– Ask if you can tell them more.
• Describe the purpose in one sentence• Describe the methodology concisely.
– Sample– Major instrumentation
• Stress the unique results.• This is the FUN of a poster compared to a
regular scientific talk. You may get new ideas!
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Common Problems
• Inappropriate level for the audience
• Disorganized format
• Too much detail included
• Poor visuals
• No interaction with the viewers