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How to present a poster

How to present a poster. Sabrice Guerrier SPGRE Program 2007. Papers vs. Posters. Papers appeal to editors of journals and meet organizational and informational requirements of publication.

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How to present a poster

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  1. How to present a poster Sabrice Guerrier SPGRE Program 2007

  2. Papers vs. Posters • Papers appeal to editors of journals and meet organizational and informational requirements of publication • Posters appeal to peers and colleagues at a conference and meet the organizational and display of a conference adapted from GMU writing center

  3. Papers vs. Posters continued • The audience of a paper is a person whereas the audience for a poster are people • Posters allow for idea exchange and question and answers • A paper presents ALL the information whereas a poster presents the most important information adapted from GMU writing center

  4. Elements of Your Poster • Title • Abstract • Introduction • Methods • Data/Results • Conclusions • Acknowledgements • References adapted from GMU writing center

  5. Title • Title • Catchy, simple, encapsulate main finding, able to be seen from far away • Authors • This can vary. Use previous conference poster as guideline. Use first and last names. • Institution • Use superscripts to denote both institutions and departments next to the names of each author. Include city and state as well. adapted from GMU writing center

  6. Abstract/Introduction • Should provide: • the rationale for your question • Your hypothesis • The overall experimental design • The key findings • Conclusion and overall impact • Follow APA guidelines (for social sciences) • If written well, you should not need an introduction adapted from GMU writing center

  7. Introduction • Follow APA guidelines (for social sciences) • Less in depth than introduction for a paper • Highlight and focus on: • question raised and answered by previous work • the question you are asking and why you are asking it adapted from GMU writing center

  8. Methods • Follow APA guidelines (for social sciences) • Present the basic techniques so that people can understand the overall experiment • Alternative to actual methods section is to describe methods in • figure legends • Identify • Demographic of your subjects • Type of measurement adapted from GMU writing center

  9. Data/Results • Use graphic or visual elements • Graphs • Tables • Pictures • Charts • Include a heading describing the graphic • Below the graphic, include a brief written description of the • of the graphic and an interpretation of data it within it. • If you are using pictures be sure they are clear, demonstrate your finding and are representative of your overall results adapted from GMU writing center

  10. Conclusions • Be clear and concise • Highlight: • what you found • Its importance • Relationship with previous work • Future directions • If possible, include a model that summarizes your results and • hypothesis adapted from GMU writing center

  11. Acknowledgments • Thank your preceptor and anyone that contributes directly to your research • Thank any funding institutions that allowed you to perform this research adapted from GMU writing center

  12. References • Use the same references from your research paper, but this list is much shorter adapted from GMU writing center

  13. Programs for designing a poster • PowerPoint • Quark express • Adobe Illustrator • Posters can be printed on campus or at places like Kinko's. Ask preceptors for preference. adapted from GMU writing center

  14. Organization and Layout TITLE Abstract Results- charts, Graphics, etc. Conclusions Intro and methods acknowledgments adapted from GMU writing center

  15. Organization and Layout: Logistics • Poster size is typically 3 feet by 4 feet, but can vary. • Make section headings distinct so reader can follow flow of poster. • Font size should be readable from 6ft. away. • font of text should be the same size throughout the poster • Title should be readable from 20 feet away and larger than rest of text • Add emphasis by bolding, underlining, italics or color • Use colors wisely. When used effectively, it can add emphasis, but reckless use can be a distraction. Use no more than 2 to 3 colors. adapted from GMU writing center

  16. Loose Ends….. • Use contrasting colors for readability and a professional look. (i.e. gold section headings, white text) • Use space wisely. Don’t cram things into small space. • Space each section evenly. • Might be a good idea to bring extra data that is not on your poster. • Bring your business cards. adapted from GMU writing center

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