how to create a successful poster for the group 4 project bsq year 12 group 4 project june 2015

How to create a successful poster for the Group 4

Project

BSQ Year 12 Group 4 Project June 2015

Before you begin....


Aims of a Scientific Poster

To deliver clear information... … in a Scientific way Be highly visual Be easily read from 1 or 2 metres

away


Common problems

Text is too small Poor quality graphics, tables and

graphs Poor organisation Main and significant points are too

difficult to find Too ‘arty’ and not scientific


What to consider before starting

What is the most important information you are trying to put across?

What diagrams, tables and graphs will you need?

Who is your audience? Year 12, Year 11, parents and teachers

Create a rough, planning design of what you want your final poster to look like


The Design

Above all, be CREATIVE!BSQ Year 12 Group 4 Project June

2015

General Points

Measure your poster. How much room do you have for each section?

Divide the tasks between members of the group.

Set up a timeline. When are you going to meet up to edit your design and evaluate the completed poster?


Text

Your title should be at least font size 72. Your sub-titles should be at least font size

36 and text should be at least font size 24. Do not over use text – use images or

graphics instead. Use bullet points were appropriate. Choose a font style which is easy to read

and not fancy.


Colours

Stick to a theme of 2 or 3 colours, no more.

Use a light colour background and dark letters for contrast.

Very bright colours will attract attention, but may not be easy to read.


Graphics

Diagrams, Tables and Graphs communicate information quickly and easily.

Graphics should be kept simple. Use simple 2-D line graphs and bar

charts. Use photos and/or clipart but not

too many.


Layout (1)

The number of sections you have depends upon your investigation but might include: Title Abstract Introduction Hypothesis Method Results, and treatment and analysis Conclusion and evaluation Acknowledgements and bibliography


Layout (2)

Use Headings and sub-headings to help your audience locate each section.

Use colour, shapes and white space creatively to aid the flow of reading and focus attention.

Ensure there is continuity in the poster. See next slides for layout schemes of

formal scientific posters.



The previous slides showed pictures of formal, conventional posters, which might be displayed at scientific conferences by those participants who are not speakers, but have research to display.

Your Group 4 poster does not have to be so formal or conventional, but it should follow the same rules for content.

THE GROUP 4 PROJECT POSTER

Evaluate your poster

Get someone from another group to assess your poster before you stick anything down.

Check whether it is easy to know which section follows which.

Can you read your poster in 1 to 2 minutes. Commonly posters need the amount of text

reducing.


How to present

your poster


Displaying your poster

Turn up to the room were you will be displaying your poster early.

Practice putting up your poster. Decide where each member of your

group is going to stand, so the audience can still see you and the poster.


Presentation

Prepare a 5 to 10 minute presentation. All members of your group should

have equal roles. Do not read from the poster – common

mistake! Guide your audience and add something interesting.

Practice your presentation and time it. Prepare an A4 handout of your poster.


Examples of Scientific Posters....


how to create a successful poster for the group 4 project bsq year 12 group 4 project june 2015

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