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PosterAssignmentGuidelines21.pptxHow to create a Poster Presentation
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What is a poster presentation?
A poster presentation is a visual communication tool.
People can present their work, ideas, research work, advertised products, etc.
Such practises are highly used in professional settings.
Hess, Tosney, & Liegel (2009)
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What is a poster presentation?
A poster is a condensed version of a written work.
It is primarily conducted with visual displays of data.
Includes the most important information from your work.
It summarizes the sections of your work therefore, needs to be split into similar sections accordingly.
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Tips for effective poster development
The most important thing is the poster's title.
Use large text for the title
Do not use all capital letters in the title
Below the title, add the author(s) name
The body of the poster needs to be short, use declarative sentences to explain the main findings, highlighting why it matters.
The methods section should be limited.
Emphasize graphics (e.g., charts, graphs and pictures) in order to make
your poster easier to understand.
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Tips for effective poster development
Remember to choose colors wisely. Simple is better and
stay with 2-3 colours that contrast nicely with the background.
White space is important. Leaving space between the sections of the poster help the audience to read the poster more easily.
7. Use a font size that is large enough and contrasts with the background.
Never use dark backgrounds.
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Additional Tips for effective poster development
Symmetry is important (e.g. if you add a graph on the top right, try to add another on the bottom left).
Design your information in columns that follow a logic order (introduction, main body, conclusion). You can add numbers to your sections and include simple flowchart marks to help the reader follow your work.
Mind the details. Include your full contact information (university’s name, etc.)
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Additional Tips for effective poster development
You can use bullet or punctuate section headers
Use italics and not underlining
Use single spacing throughout the poster
Remember that the reader may not be familiar with the topic. Define difficult terminology.
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TITLE OF THE PAPER
NAME OF THE AUTHOR(S)
INTRODUCTION
AND
METHOD
RESULTS
TABLE
GRAPHS
IMAGES
DISCUSSION
CONCLUSION
Example: Poster Layout
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Final Steps of Effective Poster Preparation
The text should not be more than 300-400 words
Format the type (consistent style, group sections appropriately) (tip: use left justification for your text)
Prepare graphs, tables images, etc.
Design the poster’s layout
Choose the colours
Proofread your written text.
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How to create a Poster in Power Point
1. Open a PowerPoint document
2. Go to DESIGN- PAGE SETUP
3. You can set the dimensions you like for your poster
4. To add colors and background, go to DESIGN, then BACKGROUND STYLES, and then FORMAT BACKGROUND
5. When selecting a color for your background, remember that light is best. Avoid using a very bright or dark background.You will start with two boxes on your slide. The long rectangular box can be moved to the top to accommodate your title.
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How to create a Poster in Power Point
7. To add more boxes, go to INSERT-TEXT BOX. You can drag your box
around until you have it where you want it and then re-size it. You
might want to start with 5 boxes: one for your title, one for your
intro, one for methods, one for results, and one for your
discussion.
You can add a chart or graph to your presentation by clicking in a box and going to INSERT-CHART. From here you can also insert relevant pictures or clip art.
When you need to cite information on your poster, it is easier to write your citations in a regular word document and then copy the text into a text box. The font for this can be significantly smaller. If you cite a photo, it’s easier to drag the text box just under the photo.
Remember to include a text box for the References in your paper.
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How to create a Poster in Microsoft Word
1. Open Microsoft Office, and go to BLANK PAGE SIZES
2. To customize your poster size, go to PAGE SETUP and type in the size in inches. Posters cannot be larger than 48 inches by 48 inches.
3. To set margins, click “Margins” and determine the size of margins you need to ensure a professional looking poster.
4. To insert a Text Box, click the “Insert” tab. Then click the Text Box icon. You can resize the Textbox and then type in your content into the box or copy and paste text from another document.
5. You can add pictures and graphs by clicking in a box and going to INSERT-CHART.
6. To set up your background, go to the Page Design tab and then click BACKGROUND.
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How to create a Poster in Microsoft Word
7. To add a graph or chart, click in your text box, then go to INSERT OBJECT. Click “Create New” and choose the format you’d like you to use. You can then design your own chart.
8. Include a section for references.
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Suggested Reading
Hess, G. R., Tosney, K. W., & Liegel, L. H. (2009). Creating effective poster presentations: AMEE Guide no. 40. Medical teacher, 31(4), 319-321. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01421590902825131
The International Honor Society in Psychology. ( 2013). Creating an effective Conference Presentation. Retrieved from https://www.psichi.org/?page=042EyeWin00cKarlin&hhSearchTerms=%22poster+and+presentations%22#.WA_TkuB961s
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