1. Project Title Present information clearly Draw the eye
Author and Co-author Names
University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota
This research was made possible in part by the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
Present information clearly
Draw the eye
Emphasize succinct conclusions
Use figures and tables that clearly communicate important facets of your research or results. If your project does not rely on quantitative data that can readily be presented visually, consider including relevant images like photographs. Consider factors like color, resolution, and size that will contribute to the visual quality of your poster.
Your audience can’t read about everything you’ve worked on – so be brief, and make sure you can explain the outcome and impact of your work. Keep in mind that a big part of your presentation’s success is being prepared to talk about your results and answer questions.
The standard layout is made up of three to five columns of readable text and figures.
The title should be readable from 10 feet away; the body text should be readable without strain when standing within a few feet.
Organize your ideas.
Be selective! You don’t have room for everything.
You can use this PowerPoint as a basic template for a 48” x 36” poster, but you will want to revise the layout and text sizes considerably to suit your content.
Cite your sources
Include a partial list of references, including any cited directly in this poster.
Provide useful headings
Break down the kinds of information you need to present into sections. Some headings typically used include introduction or abstract, methods, results, conclusions or analysis, and references. Discuss your poster with your faculty mentor to determine what is most appropriate to your project and your field.
Say thank you!
Be sure to acknowledge people and groups who helped you, in addition to your co-authors – other faculty and student collaborators, funding sources, departments or professional organizations, etc.
Consider your audience
Remember that some of the people who will view your poster may not work in your field. Use discipline-appropriate language on your poster, and be prepared to explain your work in general terms.