1. Creating an effective poster

2. Bring up a browser Search images for research poster Search for your discipline and poster – Eg archaeology poster What is common between the posters you think are appealing What are some of your poster ‘turn offs’

3. Posters convey information

5. You have done your research

6. Time to share Write one key idea from your research on each post-it (3-4 total) Now write your organizational headings Introduction What is your title? MethodsDiscussion/ Results Conclusion References Acknowledgements Create your outline with your post-its

8. On the move Meaningful graphics Tone of your text Vocabulary

9. Technology to create PowerPoint (.pptx or ppt) Photoshop or other raster app Illustrator or other vector app Page size 48” x 36” Expect a ¼” white border Lead the technology, don’t let it guide you

10. Create your content Walk away Edit Get someone else to read Edit At least a week to print Something to carry the poster (eg poster tube) Make enough time!!!

11. Be prepared to discuss

13. jesserouse.com/uncp Follow the link to submission page or go to http://www.uncp.edu/academics/colleges-schools-departments/departments/geology-and- geography/departmental-facilities/submitting-poster Submit your poster at least 1 week before you leave Feel free to use the sample/template ppt to get started.

14. Be sure to share information about the event you are attending so your friends can ‘be there’ virtually. Take pictures!