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Poster Presentations:Strategies for Success
Jeanne Garland, B.A., M.A.
Public Information Coordinator/Student
Development Coordinator
New Mexico AMP
Summer 2009
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Presentation overview Planning, Designing, Creating, and Presenting your poster
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Planning A Presentation Define your audience and
purpose Determine requirements &
limitations Organize your presentation
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Planning a Poster Layout Consider the importance of visual
perception and visual design Keep it simple Use of color is important - but don’t
overdo Use graphs, flow-charts, photographs &
diagrams so poster is self-explanatory
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Designing Your Poster Readable
Simple enough for non-experts Interesting enough for experts in your
field Just the most important bottom-line info
Well-Organized Keep space limitations in mind Know how people read
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Designing (cont) Legible
Have lots of white space Show highlights
Succinct Very little text Use the space for illustrations Think of your poster as an illustrated
IMRaD
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Designing (cont) Don’t present too much information Use a large clear font for any text you
do have Know your material—the who, what,
why and what’s next for the research Acknowledge others involved in project
& the funding source
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Content How much to include
What size is the mounting space 36” x 48” or 36” x 36”
Poster should be readable from about 6 feet away
Give audience 1-3 take-home messages Don’t present all your research in one
poster
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Organize in modified IMRaD format Layout in left-to-right and top-to-bottom
(the way people read) Exceptions:
Upper right =POWER = Conclusions Lower corners = WEAK= M&M, tables,
other “stuff”
Layout
Title Use Bold - DO NOT USE ALL CAPS (Harder to Read) Make it short, and catchy (the ‘hook’ to make people stop)
and easy to read Have it tell the results of your research Use key words in initial position; think about indexing
terms that readers would use to look up your title and another scholar would think of to reference your work
Examples of Titles: “Early Age Concrete Shrinkage: Effects of Early Misting”
(use of title/subtitle) OR “Performance Testing and Analysis of a Solar Water
Distillation Unit.” (use of title only)
Title
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Presenting Your Poster Be ready to talk to experts/non-experts Use demonstration items if appropriate Look & act interested in your own work Keep social chit-chat to a minimum Turn off the cell phone, iPod, MP3 etc. Engage people in conversation Think ahead about possible questions
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In General…
Use a large san-serif font (this is Arial) Be consistent with font size Have lots of open space (referred to as “white space”) Divide your page into a visual 3-column design Use the IMRAD format for your poster Use bullets (this is not a journal article) Use graphs instead of tables (less clutter) Use photos, but make sure they are significant Use a background other than white KISS (Keep it simple and succinct!) Follow the conventions of your discipline for a poster- your
mentor has the FINAL say
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Introduction Method Results And Discussion
The IMRAD METHOD
Abstract Introduction
HypothesisObjectives
Materials&Methods
Photo/Results Conclusions
Results
M&M/Table/ Results
Implications
Table/Photos Include Funding # here:
HRD #033146
NEW MEXICO AMPALLIANCE FOR MINORITY PARTICIPATION
TITLEYOUR NAME, MAJOR, NMSU
MENTOR’S NAME, TITLE, NMSU, DEPT.
Abstract Introduction
HypothesisObjectives
Materials&Methods
Photo/ResultsConclusions
Results
M&M/Table/ Results
Implications
Table/Photos Include Funding # here:
HRD #033146
I MRaD
I M RaD
IM R aD
IMRa D
IM R aD
NEW MEXICO AMPALLIANCE FOR MINORITY PARTICIPATION
TitleAuthor, Major
Mentor, Title, NMSU, Dept.
Abstract Introduction
HypothesisObjectives
Materials&Methods
Photo/ResultsConclusions
Results
M&M/Table/ Results
Implications
Table/Photos Include Funding # here:
HRD #033146
POWER CORNER
WEAK CORNER
POWER CORNER
WEAKEST CORNERDON’T PUT IMPORTANT INFO HERE)
NEW MEXICO AMPALLIANCE FOR MINORITY PARTICIPATION
TitleAuthor, Major
Mentor, Title, NMSU, Dept.
Abstract Introduction
HypothesisObjectives
Photo/Results ConclusionsConclusions
Results
M&M/Table/ Results
Implications
Table/Photos
Other “stuff”
Subheadings -- 48 pt
Headings -- 72 pt
Text -- 32 ptM&M• Lorem ipsum
• Eritus enmae
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Title- 96 ptAuthor, Major- 72 pt
Mentor, Title, NMSU, Dept.- 72 pt
Abstract Introduction
HypothesisObjectives
M&M
Photo/Results ConclusionsConclusions
Results
M&M/Table/ Results
Implications
Table/Photos
Other “stuff”
Include either Abstract
OR Introduction
Part of the Discussion, also:Recommendations for Future
Research
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Abstract Includes purpose of your study Question you answered (hypothesis) Background (what’s already known about study) Methods used Summary of most significant findings/results Conclusions and implications Need not be identical to submitted abstract
(Write Abstract At End of the Project)
Include either Abstract OR Introduction
Introduction Statement of the problem; identify topic Background of the problem Research question (hypothesis) Research objective (how question will be
addressed) Describe experiment/project ‘Hypothesis’ and ‘Objectives’ need to be separate
sections with their own headings or subheadings
Include either Abstract OR Introduction
Identify the materials used to perform the study
Briefly describe the procedures used to conduct the study
Include pictures, if appropriate
Note: You are already considered the expert--that’s why they stopped at your poster. There is no need to elaborate extensively on the methods unless this is a methods poster.
Materials& Methods
The RESULTS section of the poster Summarizes the data, the major findings of
the study (whether positive or negative) Identifies what the researcher sees, hears or
detects Provides the observations Provides proof of the hypothesisNOTE: (Results/Conclusions/Implications are all part of the
“Discussion” section of a technical report)
Results
The Conclusions section of the poster Explains the “so-what?” of the project (what the
findings mean) Includes the IMPLICATIONS of the research,
which point to the Meaning for future research Recommendations for applying results
NOTE: (Results/Conclusions/Implications are all part of the
“Discussion” section of a technical report)
Conclusions/Implications
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Brief legend at side or bottom No more than
20 items 4 columns 5 rows
Use significant numbers Use statistics
Number tables (if needed)
Tables
Table 1. Eslduroie wrhfnv worh;lf wruwuawiu wer rsdote awuflnf weefipf0fs
Blings (Mg/ha)Treatment Horgne(m)
Borch(mg/kg)
Keing(%)
Xeros(gpm)
1998 1999 2000 Mean
1 17.083 14 a 77 402 4.5 3.8 7.2 5.2 b
2 15.256 2 a 76 480 3.8 2.9 8.1 4.9 c
3 6.664 11 a 81 358 1.5 3.3 5.9 3.6 d
4 21.001 4 a 79 289 9.8 7.6 12.1 9.2 a
5 18.222 7 a 80 430 3.6 4.6 6.7 5.0 b
Mean 16.555 8 78 392 4.9 4.4 8.0 7.6
Table 1. Eslduroie wrhfnv worh;lf wruwuawiu wer rsdote awuflnf weefipf0fs
Blings (Mg/ha)Treatment Horgne(m)
Borch(mg/kg)
Keing(%)
Xeros(gpm)
1998 1999 2000 Mean
1 17.083 14 a 77 402 4.5 3.8 7.2 5.2 b
2 15.256 2 a 76 480 3.8 2.9 8.1 4.9 c
3 6.664 11 a 81 358 1.5 3.3 5.9 3.6 d
4 21.001 4 a 79 289 9.8 7.6 12.1 9.2 a
5 18.222 7 a 80 430 3.6 4.6 6.7 5.0 b
Mean 16.555 8 78 392 4.9 4.4 8.0 7.6
What’s important here?
Table 1. Eslduroie wrhfnv worh; lf wruwuawiu wer rsdote awuflnf weefipf0fs
Blings (Mg/ha)Treatment Horgne(m)
Borch(mg/kg)
Keing(%)
Xeros(gpm)
1998 1999 2000 Mean
1 17.083 14 a 77 402 4.5 3.8 7.2 5.2 b
2 15.256 2 a 76 480 3.8 2.9 8.1 4.9 c
3 6.664 11 a 81 358 1.5 3.3 5.9 3.6 d
4 21.001 4 a 79 289 9.8 7.6 12.1 9.2 a
5 18.222 7 a 80 430 3.6 4.6 6.7 5.0 b
Mean 16.555 8 78 392 4.9 4.4 8.0 7.6
Lower right corner Good place to note literature cites
(“References”) if needed Keep to a minimum
Acknowledge others involved in project & the funding source
Table/PhotosOther “stuff”
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Rules to Remember Rule #1 — These are guidelines
Adjust to the standards of your discipline Your mentor has the final say
The rest of the rules Know your audience/purpose/material Anticipate questions and problems Maximize eye contact Smile, and say thank you for stopping
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Final Thoughts
Whatever your research topic or presentation format The audience wants to know more about you
and your topic Respect the feedback that you receive from
others Let your presentation reflect the quality of the
research work Perfection is a state of mind, not a reality
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Bibliography Day, Robert, “How to Write and Publish a Scientific
Paper,” 5th ed., Orxy Press, 1998 Luces, Karen, M.A., New Mexico Alliance for Minority
Participation, “Oral and Poster Research Presentations: Strategies for Success” 2000-2006
Mexal, John, Ph.D., NMSU. Dept. Head, Agronomy and Horticulture, Title V workshop “Avoiding Awful Posters” June 2005
Nims,Cheryl, Ph.D., NMSU Department of English; “Making the Most of Your Poster Presentation” Summer 2001
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Acknowledgements New Mexico Alliance for Minority
Participation Staff National Science Foundation
(HRD #0331446)
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Where do I start?
Creating YOUR Poster
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Getting startedColor Theme:Choose a color theme, including a background color and text color that will show up on the color. • To insert a background color, go to Design, Color, Background Styles.
• For text color, highlight the text and change the color under Design.
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Getting startedUse of NMSU Logo:Remember restrictions on use of NMSU logos- use the crimson state logo and/or branding bar.
• For branding initiative, go to http://brand.nmsu.edu/msppt.html
• Include the New Mexico AMP Logo:(I will send this to you via e-mail):
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Identification Info For Your Poster: • Title of Project • Include your name, your program, mentor’s name and mentor’s department and your school
“Using Canopy Cover Photograph Technique to Estimate Percentage of Canopy Cover of Orchards”
By: Joseph Valles, Undergraduate Research Assistantship (URA) program
Mentor: Dr. Salim Bawazir, Asst. Professor of Civil Engineering, New Mexico State University (NMSU)
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Formatting Your Poster Use Landscape Orientation Headings/subheadings
Keep font and size consistent Use left-justification (this makes your
margins ragged right) Use outline format (BULLETS- if the
convention of your discipline)
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Getting Started
PowerPoint©
On a PC On a MAC•Go to Design, Page Setup, Slides Sized for (choose custom with Landscape orientation, set at 44”wide, 34” high)
•Delete the two text boxes that appear as default
•Go to View and check Gridlines and Ruler (used for alignment purposes)
•Use Insert to put in text, tables, figures, photographs, etc. more easily• Go to Design for Background Color, Background Styles, etc.
•Print on 8.5” x 11” to proof-read (set your Printer Scale to Fit Paper)
•Go to File, Page Setup, Slides Sized for (choose custom with Landscape orientation, set at 44”wide, 34” high)
•Delete the two text boxes that appear as default
•Go to View, be sure Guides is checked (used to align text)
•Use Insert to put in text, tables, figures, photographs, etc. more easily
•Print on 8.5” x 11” to proof-read (set your Printer Scale to Fit Paper)
Abstract Introduction
HypothesisObjectives
M&M
Photo/ Results
ConclusionsConclusions
Results
M&M/Table/ Results
Implications
Table/Photos
Other “stuff”
Be creative!!Have fun!!
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TitleAuthor, Major
Mentor, Title, NMSU., Dept.
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