Conference Presentations
Poster Layout Options
Basic Details Typically 3 x 4ft or 4 x 5ft; landscape Includes: Title, Author(s), & Affiliation(s) Research Question and/or Background Hypotheses Methods Results (Tables/Figures) Discussion/Conclusions References (optional) Acknowledgements (optional)
Include the basics… But be creative!
Hall of Shame
Problems: Too much text Small font Hard colors to read Odd organization Problems: Too much text Small font Hard colors to read Odd organization
Problems: Too much text Small font Problems: Too much text Small font Strengths: Good organization Good use of photos Strengths: Good organization Good use of photos
Problems: Cluttered by photos Hard to read; disorganized Problems: Cluttered by photos Hard to read; disorganized Strengths: Short, too the point Lots of Results Strengths: Short, too the point Lots of Results
Good Models
Problems: Font could still be bigger Could still edit for shorter text Problems: Font could still be bigger Could still edit for shorter text Strengths: Boxes help with organization Bullet points keep it short Strengths: Boxes help with organization Bullet points keep it short
Strengths: Lots of White Space Arrows direct organization Interesting photos/infographics Strengths: Lots of White Space Arrows direct organization Interesting photos/infographics
Problems: Small Title Still used small font Problems: Small Title Still used small font Strengths: Lots of white space Clear organization; bullet points Strengths: Lots of white space Clear organization; bullet points
Strengths: Good organization; less text Good use of photos Strengths: Good organization; less text Good use of photos