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Research Poster Preparations

Research Poster Preparations. M.L. Feldmann Research Institute for Studies in Education Iowa State University. Schedule. Complete On-Line Webform Poster Discussion Poster Presentations Discussion Planning Potential Poster Sections Understanding Your Context Graphical Design Elements

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Research Poster Preparations

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  1. Research Poster Preparations M.L. Feldmann Research Institute for Studies in Education Iowa State University

  2. Schedule • Complete On-Line Webform • Poster Discussion • Poster Presentations Discussion • Planning • Potential Poster Sections • Understanding Your Context • Graphical Design Elements • Using PowerPoint • Suggestions for Presentations • Top 10 Poster Problems • Poster Practice

  3. A. Poster Presentations Discussion • Snap shot of research • Convenient format • Opportunity for discussion

  4. B. Planning • What is the objective of the investigation? • Has someone done the work before? • How have I gone about with the study? • Why did I follow this particular route of investigation? • What are the principles governing the technique that I am using? • What assumptions did I make and what were my justifications? • What problems did I encounter? • What results did I obtain? • What have I found out? • Are the analyses sound?

  5. C. Potential Poster Sections • Author, Title • Think Big! – (76 point/ 56 point) • Abstract • Think short, elevator ride. • Introduction • Provide only the necessary information to provide background to support research and conclusions • Objectives/Hypothesis • Short statement outlining research • Methods • Be conscious of your audience and their needs

  6. C. Potential Poster Sections (cont.) • Results • Good place for graphs and/or tables • Conclusions • Make statement about the results in context with the introduction literature review • References • Identify those researchers that have contributed to your research through publication. • Acknowledgements • Identify those that have assisted and supported your research

  7. C. Potential Poster Sections - Other • Further Work • Suggested Readings • Standards

  8. D. Understanding Your Context • Who is your audience? • Faculty, researchers, students, administrator • What is your location and facilities? • Poster Size • Handouts • How are you presenting? • Individual or Group • What is your edge?

  9. E. Graphical Design Elements • KISS Principle (Keep It Simple Stupid) • Font • Type – Easy to Read such as Arial • Don’t Use more than 2 types • Use CAPS, Bold, Italics, and Underline sparingly • Size • Summary: small font is unacceptable

  10. E. Graphical Design Elements (cont.) • Graphics • Strike a balance - attractive without being overbearing • Only add if it provides interest to the display and complements the subject matter • Color • Develop a color scheme

  11. E. Graphic Example 2 - EPS 1 - Gif

  12. E. Graphic Example 2 - EPS 1 - Gif

  13. F. Using PowerPoint • Page Setup for 3’ x 4’ • H = 32.6” • W = 42.6” • 1 page • Use zoom function • PowerPoint can files, graphs, etc, from most windows based programs including Excel, Visio, Word, and graphics programs

  14. G. Suggestions for Presentations • Remember to bring something to hang your poster (thumbtacks, tape, etc.) • Contact information • Prepare short speech on your topic • Prepare handouts • Comfortable shoes

  15. Cluttered Small Font Too technical Too simple Too confusing Poor graphics Spelling errors SHOUTS AT YOU Inconsistency Not appropriate for audience H. Top 10 Poster Problems

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