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A library workshop on creating a research poster using PowerPoint.

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Creating a Research Poster

Presented by:

Tabatha Farney

[email protected]

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Poster Session “Etiquette”

Prepare your space

Things to bring: business cards, handouts, briberies

Dressing the part

Your “elevator speech”

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What should a research poster

look like?

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Poster Design Considerations

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• Does your poster need to be a specific size?

• How will your poster be displayed?

• Are outlets or wifi available?

Know the Requirements

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Content Considerations

What content should your poster have?

In general, you should always have:1. Clear research question/purpose2. Key findings or outcomes3. Your name and contact

?

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Writing for your Audience

Who is your poster’s audience?

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Selecting Text Size and Fonts

Text and fonts need to be easy to read!

• Text size should be at least 24.

• Stick to 1-2 fonts

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Pick Your Color Palette

Have a main color and select a few accent colors.ColorSchemer or Colourlovers are great websites for ideas!

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Designing the Background

Compliment--don’t distract from the content!

• Solid or gradient colors

• Simple shapes

• Do a test print.

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Add Some Graphics

Helps visualize

data and breaks

up content!

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Printing a Poster

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Getting Started in PowerPoint

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Helpful Tips for PowerPoint

First step: Change the size of your ppt slide then start your poster.

Using Gridlines and Ruler view helps with spacing

View your poster at 100% -- especially watch for grainy or distorted images

Know what content you want to include before you start designing your poster.

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Your Time to Shine

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Image Resources

Most come from the stock.xchng website except:Slide 2: Macalester College, “20131011_mac_posters_129” found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/macalester/10440255535/sizes/l/

Slide 3: Macalester College, “20131011_mac_posters_104” found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/macalester/10442997676/sizes/l/

Slide 5: “Pigs in Space,” Copyright Colin Purrington. Found at http://colinpurrington.com/tips/academic/posterdesign

Slide 6: “Does Conscious Conflict Require Awareness… ,” Found at http://timgerrits.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/spsp_poster.jpg

Slide 7: “The History and Formation of Departmental Libraries…,“ Found at http://lgimages.s3.amazonaws.com/data/imagemanager/30358/kumarposter.jpg

Slide 12: “Snellen Chart for Adults” found on http://www.aao.org/eyecare/treatment/upload/Snellen-Chart-for-Adults.jpg

Slide 18: PowerPoint Icon found on http://www.softicons.com/free-icons/system-icons/omnom-icons-by-ampeross/powerpoint-icon

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Want More?

More information is available at: http://libguides.uccs.edu/poster