When creating a poster, be sure to read the guidelines for your conference to make sure your poster is the correct size. We have created a page with more detailed information. Click here to navigate to that page. Some quick tips are below.
Quick Tips:
- Use large point serif fonts, so that it can be read easily from at least 3 feet.
- Minimize text in favor of using images you can explain orally to your audience.
- Title should not exceed two lines. Author(s) should be below the title, and your department and institution should be below the author line.
- Clearly state your research question/hypothesis, problem statement or concept as well as your conclusions.
- Use bold, bright, primary colors and try to use a consistent color theme.
- Provide enough background information so that the readers understand the question or concept being addressed.
- Arrange the information on your poster so that it “flows” clearly label figures, tables, and graphs.
- Aim for 500-800 words. Anything over 1000 is too wordy.
- Proofread, proofread, proofread! Once posters are printed, there is no changing them.
- Prepare your poster early, it will take longer than you think!
Online Resources:
“Ten Simple Rules for a Good Poster Presentations”
“Designing Conference Posters”
Poster Templates:
“Make Signs Free Templates”
“Poster Presentations Free Templates”
