creating and presenting effective poster sessions
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An updated guide to planning, designing and presenting a poster presentation at a professional meeting.TRANSCRIPT
EFFECTIVE POSTER PRESENTATIONSCreating and Presenting Poster Sessions
Katie Prentice, MSIS, AHIP
Head of Education and Information Services
Briscoe Library, UT Health Science Center
Request a poster consultation with a librarian at [email protected] or call 210-567-2450
http://library.uthscsa.edu/2011/10/get-help/
TO THE POSTERS
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23?Really?
Remember a poster is not a paper and a paper is not a poster.What did you actually cite on the poster?
What is critical to support your work?
THE POSTER
ORGANIZATION AND LAYOUT
•Find out size rules before you begin
•Remember the frame
•Binder clips, push pins, Velcro, or …?
•Printing decisions
Posters are similar to papersPlace content where it makes sense!
Logo(s) TitleAuthors
Affiliations
Results ConclusionsIntroduction/Abstract
References
Methods & Materials
Acknowledgements
Charts, Photos, Tables
ORGANIZATION AND LAYOUT
General Tips: • Think columns/sections• Use distinct section headings• Use graphics and photos –
illustrate your point• Add emphasis with bold, color,
italics or underline • Remember not to
copy/paste/enlarge from Web pictures
Photo pasted from Google image search and enlarged.
Always note instructions on DPI (dots per inch - image quality) for printing!
Columbine Sculpture,
University Of Colorado Medical Library
High quality file from actual photograph
ORGANIZATION AND LAYOUT• Use of negative space/color• Use consistent spacing• Align visual elements
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Use fonts consistently
Stick to a color theme Beware of red, green and yellow text
Watch your font size
DRAFTS AND PROOFS
• Print drafts frequently• Use “Scale to fit Paper”
from Print Menu to print on one page
• Ask a friend or colleague to critique
• Proofread carefully
UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER --- UT PRINT
• UT Print: 210-567-2315 or [email protected]
• Allow several business days• Call ahead to be safe!• Full directions and template downloads at: http://ims.uthscsa.edu/services_solutions/print_posters.aspx(Or search posters from uthscsa.edu)
Even with a template you can make changes so your content and topic fits the design.
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Print your own ‘proofs’Office 2010 Office 2007
LIBRARY RESOURCES ON POSTERSLibrary Home → I need to → More → Learn about Poster Presentations
http://library.uthscsa.edu/2011/12/poster-presentations/
These slides, here!
AT THE LIBRARY
• Scanners (photo, slide, X-Ray)• Photoshop CS2• Photoshop Elements 9• Adobe Standard• Microsoft Office• Rooms for presentation practice• Large screen monitors (3rd/5th floor group study rooms)
THE PRESENTATION
POSTERS = CROWDS
BE PREPARED• Know when to set up and when
to present• Plan for poster display• Be ready for follow-up contact
• Business cards• Do you need handouts or
copies of poster?• Consider being “green” with
online/email handouts• Practice, Practice, Practice
POSTER PRESENTATION ETIQUETTE
• Dress professionally for your audience• Prepare for close proximity• Consider your audience• Use eye contact• Know your poster content
PICTURE YOURSELF
PRESENTING
• Your voice: how is as important as what you say
• Body language: body movements express your attitudes and thoughts
• Appearance: first impressions influence the audience's attitudes
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YOUR BODY• Eyes: posters presentations are small group sessions –
make eye contact• Hands: be aware of what they are doing• Feet: point your toes toward your audience to keep
from turning away
PRESENT THE POSTER
• Greet visitors • Introduce yourself• Think “audio tour”• Resist the urge to rush• Use the poster • Let visitors ask questions• Enjoy the presentation
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QUESTIONS?
Remember, you can request a consultation with a librarian about your poster.
We ♥ posters!
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