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Maximizing Success in Undergraduate Research Symposium Posters

Discover tried-and-true methods to make the process of creating a research poster easier and more effective. Learn the benefits of poster presentations and get valuable tips for designing, organizing, and presenting your poster.

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Maximizing Success in Undergraduate Research Symposium Posters

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  1. Undergraduate Research Symposium 2005 Poster Madness Johnny El-Rady

  2. No magic formula for success Rather, tried-and-true methods to make the process easier What Is a Poster?

  3. Less intimidating Poster vs. Talk • More intimidating • Less weight on CV • More weight on CV • More time for preparation • Less time for preparation • More time for discussion • Less time for discussion

  4. More time for interaction Poster vs. Talk • Less time for interaction • Good way to meet people • Not a good way to meet people • More relaxed atmosphere • Less relaxed atmosphere • Noisy and cramped • Not!

  5. Repetitive and tiring! Poster vs. Talk • Not! • “Play”, “forward” and “rewind” • Just “play” baby! • Viewable when you’re day-dreamin’ • Not! • Portable • Not!

  6. 1. Cut-and-paste onto panels on a matte board 2. Adobe PageMaker Adobe Illustrator Microsoft PowerPoint Types of Posters

  7. First, address these questions 1. 2. Where to Start?

  8. Remember the The poster is NOT It should be as concise as possible Convey the Important Guidelines

  9. Posters are primarily visual presentations! should dominate! Don’t overload your poster Keep some between sections Important Guidelines

  10. Title Abstract?? Introduction Methodology Results Conclusions References Acknowledgements

  11. Typically across the top of the poster Should be eye-catching but not too cute! Never more than Use 72-font Include author(s) and affiliation(s) Use smaller font Title

  12. TOWN OFFICIAL TAKES STAND ON MANURE PILE Town official takes stand on manure pile Headlines – The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Title

  13. It’s OK to use a format instead of Title • Winery says it was a mouse, not a rat, that was found in sandwich • Winery Says It Was a Mouse, Not a Rat, that Was Found in Sandwich • Headlines – The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

  14. START 1 3 5 4 6 2 FINISH Layout A

  15. START 1 2 3 5 6 4 FINISH Layout B

  16. Use large type and boldface for subject headings 40-60 type Use smaller type for body text 20-28 Never use less than 14-pt! And if possible, not less than 16-pt or even 18-pt Text

  17. Use a serif font for body text Text • Illustrate • Illustrate

  18. Don’t include very large blocks of text Use sentence lists whenever possible Use italics and boldface instead of underlining Don’t vary excessively the types, type sizesandtypefaces Text

  19. Provide some background information Avoid excessive definitions “Hook” viewers by piquing their interest Use photographs, if possible Introduction

  20. Use of explicit subject headings is a plus! Methodology

  21. Typically the section of the poster Use of explicit subject headings is a plus! Illustrate in graphs and tables what you found! Results

  22. Discuss your results Use of explicit subject headings is a plus! You can also address Conclusions

  23. Your chance to thank the people who have made important contributions to the project Acknowledgements

  24. List the most relevant journal articles to your work References

  25. http://www.ncsu.edu/project/posters/GoodGraphs/ Graphics

  26. Should be as Avoid for graphs Align y-axis labels horizontally, if space permits Graphics

  27. Don’t display data in Use clipart only if it 1. adds to the display 2. the subject matter Addition of a thin colored border to a photograph may enhance its visual appeal Graphics

  28. Colors are a two-edged sword They They Colors

  29. Do use colors in your poster, but with the following caveats Avoid colors Stick to colors Be mindful of between background and foreground Remember that a few viewers could be Colors

  30. You should consider having a handout for viewers It can include Your contact information A miniature copy of the poster Detailed methodology An annotated list of references Relevant websites Handout

  31. Make sure that the poster is devoid of mechanical errors Look for speling mistakes the use of of repeated words grammatical errors you might have make Final Touches

  32. Make sure that the poster is Make sure that the poster has a Final Touches

  33. Dress conservatively Try to choose clothes that do not clash with your poster  No hats! Wear comfortable shoes Arrive to the poster session early Presenting Your Poster

  34. Don’t chew gum/tobacco Make yourself readily identifiable Don’t stand too close to your poster Don’t put your hands in your pocket Presenting Your Poster

  35. Be able to give a 2-4 minute verbal explanation of your work When explaining your poster Don’t use notes Do refer to the figures Don’t turn your back to the viewer Presenting Your Poster

  36. Don’t engage in prolonged conversation with a single individual Try to circulate to view other posters Stick around for the entire duration! Have fun!!! Presenting Your Poster

  37. http://www.biology.lsa.umich.edu/research/labs/ktosney/file/PostersHome.htmlhttp://www.biology.lsa.umich.edu/research/labs/ktosney/file/PostersHome.html A site that offers positive and negative examples of posters Has links to other helpful websites Useful Websites • http://www.biophysics.org/education/block.pdf • The Do’s and Don’ts of Poster Presentation • http://www.ncsu.edu/project/posters/60second.html • A 60 second poster evaluation for project designers and evaluators

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