1. Title - Should Be at Least 60+ Point and Centered
Tips -Title should be short and quickly identify the project. List all authors or individuals that participated in the project in a meaningful way. Include the authors’ or contributors’ related affiliations and institutions.
Abstract
Results
Conclusions
Purpose - The findings of the project or final outcome of a project are presented. The use of graphics and charts is helpful.
Purpose - List 3-4 statements, recommendations, future actions, etc. . The statements should be supported by information in the Results section.
Purpose – This provides a brief synopsis of the project. This should be concise and easily understood by the reviewers and readers.
Tips - Keep text lines shorter than 12 words. It is difficult for the eye to scan wide areas of text.
Tips -
Tips - Moderation of graphics or colored text is key, unlike the picture of the peacock!
Images should be between 100 and 150 dots per inch resolution at final size.
Web images are usually around 75 dots per inch. NOTE: Enlarging will make them fuzzy in final print
NOTE: A better option is to put captions to the right of, below or above graphic
Inserting clipart (Insert/Picture)
Introduction
Consider using Justified Text when caption is to the left of a graphic element
Purpose - This usually consists of 3-4 bullets that outline the project and rationale for it. A statement of goals of the project, research question, or clinical issue may be included in this section.
Tips - Fonts To use for various sections :
Typefaces – Times, Helvetica, Arial or Verdana
Body – point / Headers – point
Sub Headers point
Left justified text creates a ragged edge that can form an unattractive white space next to a graphic element
References
You can either create a graph within this document (Insert/Graph) or copy and paste an existing graph.
Purpose - This section lists references, as appropriate.
Methodology
Limitations
Examples -
Mtei L, Matee M, Herfort O, et al. High rates of clinical and subclinical tuberculosis among ambulatory HIV-positive subjects in Tanzania. Clin Infect Dis 2005;40:
Vuola JM, Ristola MA, cole B, Tvaroha S, Rönkkö T, von Reyn CF. Immunogenicity of an inactivated mycobacterial vaccine for the prevention of HIV-associated tuberculosis: a randomized, controlled trial AIDS 2003; 17:
Purpose – This section outlines the methods that were used in the project. It may include the study design, interventions used, statistical conducted, etc.
Tips - You can either create a table within this document (Go to Insert/Table) or copy and paste an existing graph. If you copy and paste, in all likelihood you will need to tinker with resizing.
Purpose - List any limitations of the project or study.
Overall Tips For ALL Sections – examine poster for:
Clarity in stating the problem or project
Identification of important issues or variables
Appropriateness in methodology
Recognition of the limitations of the data or the project
The degree to which the data supports the conclusions
Effective use of tables, figures, graphs or charts to present the project or data
Accuracy of spelling and grammar
Neatness and organization of the poster
A sequential flow of information
An uncluttered layout
Table I. Results of Wave I Survey, Nashua NH, 10/2006
Time Period
Number of Respondents
First Quarter
Female (n = 250) Male (n = 175)
Second Quarter
Female (n = 150) Male (n = 225)
Third Quarter
Female (n = 301) Male (n = 239)
Acknowledgments
Purpose - This section recognizes those individuals that were instrumental in the project or the preparation of the poster, and any funding source. Tips – Don’t forget to mention your mentors, faculty advisors, or other helpful sources.