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April 9, 2010April 9, 2010Dr. Philip Farabaugh, Professor, Dr. Philip Farabaugh, Professor,
Department of Biological SciencesDepartment of Biological Sciences
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Why give poster presentations?
To communicate with other researchers and the public to convey findingsto share ideas with colleagues
To learn how to organize and effectively present research data
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Effective posters are:
Viewer-friendly Large typeface Informative subheadings
Written in short segments, not long paragraphs
Logical and orderly presentation of information
Easily understood -- no jargon or undefined acronyms
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2 Webster’s II New College Dictionary, Houghton Mifflin Company. (1999) pg.592.3 Ibid, p. 11
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Tips for Effective Posters Make the poster presentation understandable to educated laypeople
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Tips for Effective Posters
Define/explain all technical terms
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Tips for Effective PostersUse a minimumfont size of
28ptor
LARGER
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Tips for Effective Posters
Identify a “take home” message for the poster—the one thing you would like a visitor to remember
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Tips for Effective Posters
Avoid long blocks of text Use small chunks of
information
(Hint: Edit, Edit, Edit to get to the core messages of the poster.)
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STEP 1 - Create the Elements of Your Poster
Check: Can you read the title from 15-20 feet away?
Under the title, list the author(s), their department(s) and affiliation (UMBC)
Discuss author order with your collaborators
The Title of a Poster is the First Thing a Visitor SeesIt should be professional and attract visitors to your poster.
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Poster ElementsAbstractOverview/backgroundStatement of
purpose/hypothesesDefinitions of termsMethodology/Materials
Findings/Data/Results
Graphs & FiguresInterpretation and
discussion of findings
Conclusions/Summary of major findings
Future Directions
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Examples of Posters
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Abstract
Abstracts should contain 300 words or less! Content:
Background Research question Brief description of design/methods Most important finding Conclusion
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Tips for Effective PostersUse bullets and/or boldface to emphasize important information
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Tips for Effective Posters
Minimize Text Maximize Illustrations and graphics
(Hint: A poster is not a research paper. You do not have to present everything you did.)
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Remember to…
Acknowledge individuals (other than authors) who helped with or supported the project
Acknowledge organizations and agencies that supported the project financially or in other ways
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Typical Funder Lines
“ This work was funded through an Undergraduate Research Award from the UMBC Office of Undergraduate Education”
OR
“This investigation was supported, in part, by UMBC and the National Science Foundation’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Sites Program Award DBI-0139619.”
OR
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Typical Funder Lines“This investigation was supported, in part, by UMBC and the National Institutes of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) of the National Institutes of Health), Award 1R25DK067016-01.”
OR
“This investigation was supported, in part, by the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Research Service (NRSA) Award GM 08663 to the Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research (U*STAR) Program at UMBC.”
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Tips for Effective PostersReed over for errrors
nd ommisssions Use the cheek sppellling
feetures on youre komputer
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FinallySearch the web for a
treasure trove of information about creating effective posters in your discipline
Ask your research mentor and other researchers in your department
Ask co-workers to review the poster - your poster reflects their work too.
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STEP 2 - Plan the Poster Layout
URCAD size:3 feet 6 inches high
by 3 feet 10 inches wide
Plan the layout of the elements
Leave white It is not necessary to
fill the entire space
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One Poster Layout
Not Recommended
Horizontal - sequential information in rows
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Preferred Poster Layouts
Easier for viewers
Vertical- sequential elements in columns
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For Visual Impact
Place the most important poster elements at eye levelfor the average viewer
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Poster Layouts
Print out a draft of the poster to see if it will fit in the allotted space
Adjust accordingly
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Poster Layouts
Mount each element on a piece of colored cardboard
(Hint: Some presenters number the backs of the mounted elements in sequential order)
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Presenting the Poster
Consider a one-page handout that summarizes the study and gives your contact information.
Keep a notepad to record addresses of visitors who request more information.
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Presenting the Poster
Dress in business attire (no jeans)Remove chewing gum!Be aware of all visitors, don’t just talk to your
friendsRelax and enjoy the opportunity to share your
research project
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Presenting the PosterPrepare a 10 to 30 second introduction to
your research Include a “hook” to engage visitors Explain why this research mattersGive a one-to-two minute “tour”Point to relevant poster elements as you
speakEmphasize your “take-home” message
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Stand beside your poster during your entire scheduled session - don’t block the view of your work
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Important Notes
Undergraduate Research & Creative Achievement Day (URCAD)
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
University Center Ballroom
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Important NotesSet up your poster between 12 and 2 p.m. on
April 27 in the University Center Ballroom. You will be notified of your poster number by e-mail.
Remove your poster between 3:15 and 4:00 p.m on Wednesday, April 28.
Pushpins will be provided, as will a nametag (please wear it!).
Stand at your poster during your designated time; a schedule indicating presentation times is posted on the web.
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Special thanks to Zoe Warwick, Ph.D., Kathy Lee Sutphin, Steven Miller, Shawn Bediako, Janet McGlynn, Laura Gardiner, and Katie Magee for contributions to previous versions of this presentation.