Preparing a scientific poster Tal konfino
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The purpose of a scientific poster
Abstracts and posters
The human factor
Preparing the poster scheduling and planning
Writing the text
Here we see a guideline of a poster, as published by a conference organizers, to direct the presenters in preparing it.
Here we have an example of way to much text, all condensed in one poster. Also, not enough illustration and the fonts are evidently too small.
A good example for a readable and clear poster. Well balanced text to pictures ratio, not to crowded and pleasant colors as well.
When writing the text
Preparing the illustrations
Charts and graphs
Vs.
Drawings and photographs
Designing the layout
Choosing type fonts and sizes
120- Good for titles
96- Good for credits
72- Minimum size for titles
48- Minimum size for headings
36- Best size for body copy
Using color
Beautiful and well balanced poster, but the blue background is a little over whelming, and could make reading difficult.
Very good example of using color. They are easy on the eyes and also the creative separation makes the poster very appealing.
Another example of using creativity in dividing the poster and drawing attention.
Another well balanced, minimalistic poster.
Other tips
References and sources
• http://www.ncsu.edu/project/posters/NewSite/index.html
• http://phdposters.com/gallery.php
• http://www.swarthmore.edu/NatSci/cpurrin1/posteradvice.htm
• http://forum.bgu.co.il/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_id=87190
• Lang, Thomas A.; How to Write, Publish, and Present in the Health Sciences: A Guide for Physicians and Laboratory Researchers. Page no. 289- 312