Creating a research poster
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This document provides guidance on designing effective research posters. It recommends preparing the poster space in advance, bringing business cards and handouts, and dressing professionally. The poster should have a clear research question, key findings, and contact information. Font size should be at least 24 point and limited to one or two fonts. Color palettes and backgrounds should complement rather than distract from content. Graphics can be added to engage viewers but the focus should remain on content. PowerPoint is a common tool for poster creation and gridlines can help with layout.
Creating a research poster
- 3. Poster Session “Etiquette” Prepare your space Things to bring: business cards, handouts, briberies Dressing the part Your “elevator speech”
- 4. What should a research poster look like?
- 9. Know the Requirements • Does your poster need to be a specific size? • How will your poster be displayed? • Are outlets or wifi available?
- 10. Content Considerations What content should your poster have? In general, you should always have: 1. Clear research question/purpose 2. Key findings or outcomes 3. Your name and contact
- 11. Writing for your Audience Who is your poster’s audience?
- 12. Selecting Text Size and Fonts Text and fonts need to be easy to read! • Text size should be at least 24. • Stick to 1-2 fonts
- 13. Pick Your Color Palette Have a main color and select a few accent colors. ColorSchemer or Colourlovers are great websites for ideas!
- 14. Designing the Background Compliment--don’t distract from the content! • Solid or gradient colors • Simple shapes • Do a test print.
- 17. Getting Started in PowerPoint
- 18. Helpful Tips for PowerPoint First step: Change the size of your ppt slide then start your poster. Using Gridlines and Ruler view helps with spacing View your poster at 100% -- especially watch for grainy or distorted images Know what content you want to include before you start designing your poster.
- 19. Your Time to Shine
- 20. Image Resources Most come from the stock.xchng website except: Slide 2: Macalester College, “20131011_mac_posters_129” found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/macalester/10440255535/sizes/l/ Slide 3: Macalester College, “20131011_mac_posters_104” found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/macalester/10442997676/sizes/l/ Slide 5: “Pigs in Space,” Copyright Colin Purrington. Found at http://colinpurrington.com/tips/academic/posterdesign Slide 6: “Does Conscious Conflict Require Awareness… ,” Found at http://timgerrits.com/wpcontent/uploads/2013/04/spsp_poster.jpg Slide 7: “The History and Formation of Departmental Libraries…,“ Found at http://lgimages.s3.amazonaws.com/data/imagemanager/30358/kumarposter.jpg Slide 12: “Snellen Chart for Adults” found on http://www.aao.org/eyecare/treatment/upload/SnellenChart-for-Adults.jpg Slide 18: PowerPoint Icon found on http://www.softicons.com/free-icons/system-icons/omnom-iconsby-ampeross/powerpoint-icon
- 21. Want More? More information is available at: http://libguides.uccs.edu/poster