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    Academic

    posters
    What is an academic poster?

    An academic poster is a graphic and textual method of presenting information.

    An effective poster considers a balance between the content (information) and the
    layout (how the information is presented). To convey your information, you can use a
    range of visual techniques such as illustrations or schematic diagrams, arrows or flow
    charts (to direct visual attention) and cues such as dot points, and colour and design
    rather than just an explanation using text.

    Why present a poster?

    Posters are an effective method of presenting academic work or research in progress


    and, because some information is better presented visually, a poster may be more
    memorable than a verbal presentation.

    A poster presentation may be a required assessment task for undergraduate or post-


    graduate students. Posters are often included in the scientific program of a conference,
    and are usually displayed during the conference with times allocated for presenters to be
    available to discuss the content with conference participants. A poster is an excellent
    way for beginning presenters to introduce their work to their peers. This allows for
    valuable networking opportunities.

    Features of an academic poster


    The features and content of each poster will vary depending on the purpose and the
    topic. For example the purpose of the poster may be to: chart a history, describe an
    educational or a health care program, explain research in progress, demonstrate a piece

    Academic Skills Unit ● 8344 0930 ● www.services.unimelb.edu.au/asu/


    of equipment or a technique, document an organisational structure or describe a product
    or process.

    The main message of a poster needs to be clear and


    understandable without a verbal explanation.

    Before starting your poster


    • Consider your audience: their interests and/or academic level
    • Allow enough time. A good poster takes time to plan and produce
    • Know the presentation requirements including: poster dimensions, method of fixing
    to display, any mandatory content inclusions or presentation details, or if handouts
    are required as part of the presentation
    • Know the evaluation criteria for both the abstract (if required) and the poster
    • Critically review other posters for design, clarity, layout and overall quality
    • Consider different methods of production. These can range from cut and paste to a
    professionally developed and computer generated poster

    NOTE: Beautiful diagrams and professionally


    presented posters do not substitute for CONTENT.
    You must have something worthwhile to present in
    your poster.

    Developing your poster


    1. Decide the main message you want to convey. Write down the information you want
    to include. You will probably need to edit this further as you develop your poster.
    2. Try some different layout concepts and develop these on paper that is the actual size
    of the poster. This will also give you a realistic idea of how the finished poster will
    look.
    3. Irrespective of how you will create and produce the poster (either manually or
    computer generated) you will need to work through a series of drafts to ensure the
    quality of the final product.
    4. During development check the poster frequently for clarity and accuracy.
    5. Stand back about 3 metres to check that:
    • the message is clear
    • there is a balance between words and graphics.
    6. Check and correct spelling, unclear meaning, illustrations, figures etc.
    7. Avoid abbreviations, acronyms and jargon.

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    Keys to effective and visually attractive posters
    • The main idea of the poster should be easily identifiable
    • The abstract or introduction should be brief and informative
    • Make font size legible from approximately 2 – 3 metres (at least 96 point for titles,
    30 – 36 point for headings and 18 – 24 point for text)
    • Text should have a legible, uncluttered, consistent look. A san serif font (for example
    Helvetica) is usually the most clear
    • Eye movement should be natural – down columns, along rows, or from larger to
    smaller. You can also use size, arrows, pointing hands, numbers and letters to clarify
    a sequence
    • Colour selections should be simple and pleasing to the eye. Using only two or three
    colours will help unify the poster. Use more intense colours for borders, contrast and
    emphasis
    • Don’t overload the poster; more material can mean less communication. Keep the
    layout simple and the text brief. Text should be balanced with graphics, about 50% to
    50%
    • Use dot points, lists or tables to increase clarity and quantity of information
    • Include blank space to create a visually attractive poster that is not too cramped or
    ‘busy’ so viewers can easily take in the most important information
    • Explore using a computer program to assist in the design and preparation of your
    poster. This will save you time and enhance the overall quality of the finished product
    • Use sturdy layout materials or poster board for mounting your information

    Resources for poster presentations


    http://www.kumc.edu/SAH/OTEd/jradel/Poster_Presentations/PstrStart.html
    http://www.ncsu.edu/project/posters/NewSite/
    http://www.tcnj.edu/~asper/posterrules.html

    Gosling, P. (1999). Scientist's guide to poster presentations. New York: Kluwer


    Academic/Plenum Pub.
    Lethbridge, R. (1991). Techniques for successful seminars and poster
    presentations. Melbourne: Longman Cheshire.

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    This diagram depicts the features and layout of a simple poster

    ORGANISATIONAL LOGO

    TITLE OF POSTER
    Author(s)
    Address/ Affiliation of Author(s)

    Abstract / introduction / summary

    Background information
    Purpose / rationale

    Schematic
    Diagrams
    Table/s of
    results/
    information
    Photographs

    Additional text / explanation


    dot points

    Conclusion / implications

    References

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