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Poster Presentation - Basics.pptx

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Abdullah Al Fahim
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A poster presentation is something that helps you advertise any project you want to. It combines text and graphics to present the project in a different way. It is visually interesting and accessible. A poster presentation allows you to display your work to a large group of scholars, so you can talk about it and receive feedback from all interested viewers. Rule 1: Define the Purpose of your Poster Presentation Rule 2: Sell your work in a short time Rule 3: The title of your Poster Presentation is important Rule 4: Poster acceptance means nothing Rule 5: Many of the rules for writing a good poster apply to posters, too Rule 6: Good poster have unique features not pertinent to papers Rule 7: Layout and formal are critical Rule 8: Content is important, but keep it concise Rule 9: Posters should have your personality Rule 10: The impact of a poster presentation happens both during and after the poster session Read this article for details: https://www.postersessiononline.com/poster-presentation/

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Poster Presentation Abdullah Al Fahim Content Writer & Strategist
Before Starting ? Ask the conference organizers poster size requirements. ? Here are some guidelines for poster sizes: ? 18" x 24" for easel signs ? 36" x 48" for small posters ? 48" x 60" for typical posters ? 48" x 96" for really big posters ? If you are working with a design service, contact them early to coordinate the job. ? Allow plenty of time to create the poster. ? Do not switch back and forth between a Mac and PC. Formatting problems can occur.
Page Setup ? Always set your PowerPoint page size before you start designing the poster! ? Consult with your printer about the best way to set up the page size. ? If you change the size after you have already added content it may become distorted. ? The largest page size PowerPoint can accommodate is 56 inches. If your poster must be larger than that, design it proportionally. For example for a 48" x 72"poster, set the PowerPoint page size to 24" x 36." You are designing it in half the actual size. The printer will blow it up 200%, giving you a 48 x 72 inch poster in the end. This is why you must check with your printer first ¨C see what proportion their printer can blow up. Some printers use 400%.
Layout ? Divide the poster into columns (3-5 across, depending on poster size). ? Use headings to identify sections. ? Avoid long stretches of text. ? Break up text with pictures, tables, figures, etc. For visual appeal and to save space, use graphics instead of text to illustrate points. ? Blank space should make up at least 35% of your poster.
Content ? Viewers should be able to scan material quickly. You have about 3 seconds to attract viewers! ? A poster is not an enlarged journal article¡ªbe brief, concise, and don¡¯t overwhelm viewers with too much information. ? Use short sentences or bulleted text.
Standard Components ? University branding ? Title with authors¡¯ names, credentials, and affiliations ? Typical headings: ? Introduction ? Methods ? Results ? Conclusions ? References ? Acknowledgement of funding source if applicable
Style ? Use sans serif fonts for titles and headings (for example, Arial, Franklin Gothic, Helvetica, Tahoma, Trebuchet or Verdana). ? Use serif fonts for the body (for example: Times New Roman, Palatino). ? Do not use all CAPS, as it is hard to read. Try to use ¡°Sentence case.¡± ? Text should be legible from three to five feet away. Title font size should be about100 points or larger and text 24 points or larger. However, font size is about judgment and what looks best with your poster. ? Graphs and tables should be large (minimum of 8.5 x 11 inches is preferable).
Colors ? Color should be used to unify the poster. ? Choose 2 or 3 colors and keep them consistent. ? Use strong, primary colors. ? Use color to highlight keywords in text. However, most text should be black. ? Backgrounds should be plain (white is a good choice). Avoid backgrounds with patterns or gradients ¨C sometimes they do not print well.
Suggested Handouts ? Summary or small printout of the poster ? Copies of important figure(s) ? Business cards ? Reference list
After the Poster is Finished¡­Before the Presentation ? Spend time before the session thinking about how to present the material. ? Be able to summarize the poster¡¯s key points and conclusion(s) in 2-3sentences. ? Prepare several versions of your remarks lasting from 30 seconds to 4minutes. ? Be able to explain the most challenging parts of the poster, especially thefigures and tables.
At the Poster Session ? Remember to adjust to the audience¡¯s changing needs¡ªsome will want explanations of the poster and others will just want to look for a short time. ? Ask your viewers what they want to know about before explaining the poster. This will save time and focus on what they really want to know and discuss. ? Spend extra time going over and explaining figures and tables. ? Listen to feedback. ? Remember to interact and network with people. ? Relax and have a good time!
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Poster Presentation - Basics.pptx

  • 1. Poster Presentation Abdullah Al Fahim Content Writer & Strategist
  • 2. Before Starting ? Ask the conference organizers poster size requirements. ? Here are some guidelines for poster sizes: ? 18" x 24" for easel signs ? 36" x 48" for small posters ? 48" x 60" for typical posters ? 48" x 96" for really big posters ? If you are working with a design service, contact them early to coordinate the job. ? Allow plenty of time to create the poster. ? Do not switch back and forth between a Mac and PC. Formatting problems can occur.
  • 3. Page Setup ? Always set your PowerPoint page size before you start designing the poster! ? Consult with your printer about the best way to set up the page size. ? If you change the size after you have already added content it may become distorted. ? The largest page size PowerPoint can accommodate is 56 inches. If your poster must be larger than that, design it proportionally. For example for a 48" x 72"poster, set the PowerPoint page size to 24" x 36." You are designing it in half the actual size. The printer will blow it up 200%, giving you a 48 x 72 inch poster in the end. This is why you must check with your printer first ¨C see what proportion their printer can blow up. Some printers use 400%.
  • 4. Layout ? Divide the poster into columns (3-5 across, depending on poster size). ? Use headings to identify sections. ? Avoid long stretches of text. ? Break up text with pictures, tables, figures, etc. For visual appeal and to save space, use graphics instead of text to illustrate points. ? Blank space should make up at least 35% of your poster.
  • 5. Content ? Viewers should be able to scan material quickly. You have about 3 seconds to attract viewers! ? A poster is not an enlarged journal article¡ªbe brief, concise, and don¡¯t overwhelm viewers with too much information. ? Use short sentences or bulleted text.
  • 6. Standard Components ? University branding ? Title with authors¡¯ names, credentials, and affiliations ? Typical headings: ? Introduction ? Methods ? Results ? Conclusions ? References ? Acknowledgement of funding source if applicable
  • 7. Style ? Use sans serif fonts for titles and headings (for example, Arial, Franklin Gothic, Helvetica, Tahoma, Trebuchet or Verdana). ? Use serif fonts for the body (for example: Times New Roman, Palatino). ? Do not use all CAPS, as it is hard to read. Try to use ¡°Sentence case.¡± ? Text should be legible from three to five feet away. Title font size should be about100 points or larger and text 24 points or larger. However, font size is about judgment and what looks best with your poster. ? Graphs and tables should be large (minimum of 8.5 x 11 inches is preferable).
  • 8. Colors ? Color should be used to unify the poster. ? Choose 2 or 3 colors and keep them consistent. ? Use strong, primary colors. ? Use color to highlight keywords in text. However, most text should be black. ? Backgrounds should be plain (white is a good choice). Avoid backgrounds with patterns or gradients ¨C sometimes they do not print well.
  • 9. Suggested Handouts ? Summary or small printout of the poster ? Copies of important figure(s) ? Business cards ? Reference list
  • 10. After the Poster is Finished¡­Before the Presentation ? Spend time before the session thinking about how to present the material. ? Be able to summarize the poster¡¯s key points and conclusion(s) in 2-3sentences. ? Prepare several versions of your remarks lasting from 30 seconds to 4minutes. ? Be able to explain the most challenging parts of the poster, especially thefigures and tables.
  • 11. At the Poster Session ? Remember to adjust to the audience¡¯s changing needs¡ªsome will want explanations of the poster and others will just want to look for a short time. ? Ask your viewers what they want to know about before explaining the poster. This will save time and focus on what they really want to know and discuss. ? Spend extra time going over and explaining figures and tables. ? Listen to feedback. ? Remember to interact and network with people. ? Relax and have a good time!