1. Things to Consider When Making a Poster: Effectively Communicating Your Message David Greene, MLIS Liason Librarian, Humanities and Social Sciences Library david.greene@mcgill.ca

2.  Abstract  Introduction/Background  Study Purpose/Objectives  Methodology/Study Design  Results/Data Analysis (Charts, Graphs, Quotes, etc…)  Key Findings  Final Thoughts/Conclusions  References/Bibliography  Acknowledgements Possible Sections to Include

3. Preparing Your Material Your material will dictate the design of your poster.

4. Reduce your text to a few salient points. Have a clear outline of where you are going.

5. #1 MISTAKE is making your poster too long

6. Keep it simple

7. QuarkXPress Indesign (formerly PageMaker) Illustrator PowerPoint Software CorelDraw Freehand OmniGraffle LaTeX Inkscape OR: Try http://piktochart.comhttp://piktochart.com

8. PowerPoint Templates www.postersession.com

9. Common Issues and Layout

10. TITLE IN BASIC FONT HEADING TEXT

11. TITLE IN BASIC FONT HEADING TEXT TITLE IN BASIC FONT HEADING TEXT

12. Highlight important items

13. Judicious use of illustrations adds appeal and interest.

14. Grouping or overlappin g items can add dimension

15. Leave some white space if your logos need a white background.

17. HEADING 8- 10 pt TEXT 5.5 - 6.5 pt TITLE 24-30 pt HEADING TEXT HEADING TEXT HEADING TEXT LOGO AUTHORS 10-12 pt AFILIATIONS 9-10 pt Acknowledgements References or Contact info 5 pt

18. Paper Paper with lamination Cloth Print Out Options

19. Other things to think about… If it can be avoided, go no larger than 42 – 45” in height. Eight feet long is difficult to follow across. It is not necessary to use all the space allotted. Better to make the poster a comfortable proportion. Before output, make a pdf and enlarge it on your screen to 400%. Consider preparing handouts, and having business cards on hand when presenting your poster.

20. Places to have posters produced professionally Allow 2 days for output McGill Printing Services https://www.mcgill.ca/printing/production/items/custom/ https://www.mcgill.ca/printing/production/items/custom/ 514-398-6300 MP Photo Reproductions 210 de la Gauchetière O 514 861-8541 Any size Manomax 1117 Sainte-Catherine St. West, (corner Peel) Suite 312 Montreal (Qc) H3B 1H9 Tel. 514.288.5811 Max size is 36” x infinite For cloth output only Allow 1 week for output Contact image 185, rue du Séminaire 514 846-9786 Dave Topolinsky

21. Questions Thank you!