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Poster Presentations:Design and Delivery
Joanne LaxGraduate Technical
Communications & Professional Development Specialist
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“It takes intelligence, even brilliance, to condense and focus information into a clear, simple presentation that will be read and remembered. Ignorance and arrogance are shown in a crowded, complicated, hard-to-read poster.”
Mary Helen Briscoe, quoted in R. Day, How to Write & Publish a Scientific Paper, 5th ed., 1998.
Don’t reuse the same poster!
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What are Poster Presentations?• Alternative to paper presentation
• Allow much more research to be presented
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Poster Purpose• To communicate your research• To get feedback before submitting a
manuscript for publication*• To network with others in the field• To promote your work/you before entering the
job market
*may have already done this
Adapted from S. Plunkett, “Tips on Poster Presentations at Professional Conferences”4
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Poster Presentation Pros & Cons
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• No captive audience• Limited space for message• Awkward to transport
Cons
• More relaxed• Attractive medium• More personal Pros
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Posters ≠ PowerPoint Slides
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The Engineering Communication Manual,pp. 447-449
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Posters ≠ Written Reports
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Unprofessional Poster Design
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Effective Poster Design
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Poster Planning Steps
TitleMainpoints
Knowformat
Pickimages
Picktemplate
Selectinfo.
Planflow
Limitdetail
24pt.font
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Poster Negatives
• Too much text & too small font size• Poor organization• Too crowded• Poorly reproduced/enlarged images• Interference from color/background• No ‘take-away’ message
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Think Visually
• Avoid large blocks of continuous text• Use bullet points
• Create a logical flow of information with boxes and headings
• Include relevant, colorful, clearly labeled, and legible images
• Remember that white space is good
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Poster Presentation Design
Background/ Introduction
Results (1)
Objectives
Methods (1)
Methods (2)
Results (2)
Future Refs.
Conclusions
Results (4)
Results (3)
Common TAIMRAD headings13
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Bad Line Graph
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Layout for Equal Content
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Radial Layout for Single Main Visual Display
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Staggered Layout for Steps
17The Engineering Communication Manual, pp. 447-449
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Poster Templates
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MSE frequently uses this portrait template
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Poster Design Principles• Proximity
• Related elements• Alignment
• Left or center justify• Repetition
• Design elements• Contrast
• Different fonts• Contrasting colors
or ones with meaning
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Poster Font Advice
• ≥ 18 pt. (can be read from 6’-9’ away)• 24 pt. for text, bigger for headings
• Sans serif font for titles/headings• Arial or Helvetica
• Serif font for text• Palatino or Times New Roman
Be consistent in font style & size for same place in hierarchy
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Ethical Considerations
• Only actual authors’ names belong• Don’t list ‘ghost’ authors
• Use citations (in conference-appropriate style) for
• Summarizing, paraphrasing• Use of visuals created by others
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Proofreading is Necessary
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Poster Guidelines & Resources
• Vary according to the conference• Check poster specs!
• Google for guidelines for creating a poster using PowerPoint 2007, 2010, 2013
• Check out YouTube for numerous instructional videos
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Audience Considerations
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• Who are they?• How do you find out? • What is the impact of audience awareness on
the poster?
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Next Session
• Learn about delivering a poster presentation• Review several authentic conference posters
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Winning undergraduate poster from the 2017 ASEE Zone II Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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Poster Transportation/Set-up• Use a rigid cardboard poster tube or borrow one• Keep it with you during travel• Know the logistics for displaying posters
• Bring necessary mounting supplies• Bring it back or trash it?
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Fabric Posters
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Pros:• Lightweight• Packable
Cons:• Cost• Planning time
http://www.posterpresentations.com/html/fabric_research_posters.html
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Environmental Logistics
• Standing for hour+
• Wear comfortable shoes
• Lighting, temperature, noise variations
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ASEE ’16 Poster Session
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“Postcard” Talk Poster Session(ASEE 2016)
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Features:
• Fewer slides• Shorter talk• Poster session
follows
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During the PosterPresentation• The visual appeal of the poster draws people in; you
keep them there with your oral message
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Poster Presentation ExpectationsPresenters stand by poster• Answer questions• May present short talk every
few minutesTable may be provided forobjects, demos, handouts
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Short Talk Components• Concise, well organized• Stress motivation/objectives,method(s), key results, impact
• Be conversational in tone• Adjust technical content toaudience
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Know your main points!
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Good Communication is Crucial
Oral and nonverbal
• Eye contact• Gestures• Posture• Attire
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Special Challenges
Presenters interact with a changing, diverse audience
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Listeners come and go & spend varying amounts of time
• Expect interruptions• Be flexible
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Poster Session Problems• Presenter involved in conversation unrelated to poster• Presenters who are
• Arrogant• Overzealous• Uninviting• Not available for questions
Adapted from a survey done at an American Psychological Association meeting, www.isanet.org/Portland/posterguide.html
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Professional Behavior Tips
Wear a nameta
g
Be early, stay the
whole time
Offer business
cards, handouts
Greet viewers
with smile, “hello”
Don’t talk with one person, ignore others
Remove poster at the end
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Bring a notebook