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Poster Presentations. Judith A. Vessey , PhD, MBA, FAAN. Objective. To provide you with a basic understanding of: What a poster is How to determine the content for the poster How to design a PowerPoint poster How to construct components for a free-standing poster. What is a Poster?.
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Poster Presentations Judith A. Vessey, PhD, MBA, FAAN
Objective • To provide you with a basic understanding of: • What a poster is • How to determine the content for the poster • How to design a PowerPoint poster • How to construct components for a free-standing poster
What is a Poster? • A visual presentation of research or a project that address one central question • May be the whole or part of the project • Communicates main concepts • Leads participants to enter into a dialogue with you • A good poster marries content and design • Try to show, not tell,what was done • Should provide an explicit take-home message
When Do You Make A Poster? • Research or Clinical Conference presentations • Posters that are ‘refereed’: an abstract has been submitted, reviewed by experts, and accepted for presentation • Other displays (e.g., career fairs)
Building Your Poster Start with the abstract Determine the timeline Select key content Design the basic layout Assemble the pieces Construct the poster
Determine the Timeline • Estimate the amount of time and then double it (and add a few hours) • Consult with the organization’s media specialist • One week planning is the absolute minimum (if constructing it yourself)
Determine Key Content • One essential concept to be conveyed Should follow what is on the abstract! • Collect key information for each section • Construct separate files • Text files • Photos and illustration files • Make sure you have necessary releases • Files of tables and figures • Make sure the necessary data are analyzed • Create tables, figures, graphs • File format • ppt files preferable • With PDFs or other files, will need to use Snip-It or similar editing tool to create picture files
CSI Example: Setting Up Files • PowerPoint slides for each of the major abstract sections • Picture file • All photographs you want to use—edit ahead of time • High resolution is important • Other files not needed for this poster but could include: • Picture files of pdfs, ppt tables or figures
CSI Example: Files • Create a ppt slides for each of the major abstract sections—keep in a separate file
CSI Example: Files • PowerPoint slides for each of the major abstract sections • Picture file • All photographs you want to use—edit ahead of time • High resolution is important • Other files not needed for this poster but could include: • Picture files of pdfs, ppt tables or figures
CSI Example: Files • PowerPoint slides for each of the major abstract sections • Picture file • All photographs you want to use—edit ahead of time • High resolution is important • Other files not needed for this poster but could include: • Picture files of pdfs or ppts or tables or figures
Example: How to Change a ppt Table to a Picture file High, Low, and Median Cast Change Charges by Year 2003-2009* *Includes Facility Fees and Professional Fees for ER, Anesthesia, Radiology, and Orthopedics
Sketch It Out! • Can use 4” x 6” cards for key content areas (or cut up PPT handouts/2 to a page) • Arrange the elements of the poster into position • The title goes across the top • Brief introductions appears in upper left • Conclusions and Implications appear in lower right • Methods and Results/Evaluation fit in remaining space
Title Banner: Overview • Should be readable from 15-20 feet away • Includes: • Title • Institutional logos • Authors • Can include first names to facilitate conversation • Institutional affiliations of authors • Add city, state, and country names if appropriate • Title may be centered or left-justified
Title Banner: Sizes • Title: 1½ - 2” high, 96 points • (or 48 points enlarged by 200% when printed) • Author names: 1-1½” high, 72 points • Affiliations: ½-3/4” high, 36-48 points • Add city, state, and country names if appropriate
Title Banner: Fonts • Use a simple, easy to read font • San serif style works best • Examples: Arial, Helvetica, Arial • Fonts can also help tell the story: Comic Sans • For Title banner: • Use boldface and ALL-CAPS for the title itself • Use boldface and mixed case for authors’ name • Use plain text, and mixed case for affiliations
Body of Poster: Overview • Present information in a sequence which is easy to follow • Determine Section Headings—follow abstract • Use photos, figures, and tables to tell the study’s story • Present enough content so that a verbal explanation is not necessary to link together the various components
Body of Poster: DetermineSequencing • Research Posters • Specific Aims • Background • Hypotheses • Methods • Sample & settings • Instruments • Procedure • Results • Implications Clinical Posters • Clinical question • Procedure • Evaluation • Clinical efficacy • Quality indicators • Cost-effectiveness • Implementation • Implications
Body of Poster: Text • Readable from 6 feet away • Double-space, left-justification • Section headings: boldface, 36 point • Supporting text: 24 point • Narrative details: 18 point
Body of Poster: Inserting Text • Go to your ppt slide file of text • Make sure that it exactly what you want to say • Use the font and font size you want • Cut and paste into the poster template • Use grid lines • Can also add other subheadings, etc. to the poster directly on the template • Use either the textbox or WordArt function • Can do this at any time
CSI Example: Inserting Textcopy text from ppt slides in separate file, paste in poster template
Illustrations • Graphics should be self-explanatory • Tables and figures should have explanatory captions • Photos should be self-explanatory • Text needs to support graphic elements • Layout: • 20% text, 40% graphics, 40% empty space • Delete all redundant references & filler phrases • Remove material extraneous to the poster’s core theme • Do not include the abstract
CSI Example: Pictures • HINTS • Format --Choose an edge that doesn’t detract from the picture (see examples) • Insert into template • Insert captions in text boxes • Watch alignment • To help with sizing • Enlarge template area • Overlay one picture on the other and match size
Editing • Text needs to support graphic elements • Layout: • 20% test, 40% graphics, 40% empty space • Delete all redundant references & filler phrases • Remove material extraneous to the poster’s core theme • Use blank space between poster elements to differentiate and accentuate them • Do not include the abstract
Use of Color • Use color to unify your poster • Muted colors or shades of gray are best or the background • Use more intense colors for borders, content to be emphasized • Choose two or three colors that complement the background for headings, etc. • Avoid overuse of color
Use of Color • Use color to unify your poster • Muted colors or shades of gray are best or the background • Use more intense colors for borders, content to be emphasized • Choose two or three colors that complement the background for headings, etc. • Avoid overuse of color
Variations on a theme…. Constructing individual pieces Importing presentation slides into a poster Constructing posters for presentations abroad
Constructing Individual Poster Pieces • May be done: • Due to cost • Transportation difficulties • Last-minute preparation • Develop each section of the poster • Put each section on a separate piece of paper • Use 11 x 14” paper if appropriate • Print out the text on high-quality paper • Mount text on board of contrasting color
Needed Construction Materials • Materials • Poster, Bristol, or mat board • High-quality printer paper • Glue, two-sided tape, or dry mount capabilities • Razor knife • Straight edge • Band aids • Access to high quality printer • Print ppt slides in landscape • Cutting surface
Posters for Abroad • Most venues use a • vertical format
Miscellaneous Thoughts • Proof-read everything—TWICE! • Give credit where credit is due • Have an acknowledgements' section
The Poster Presentation Transporting your poster Setting up the poster The poster session
Transporting/Setting Up the Poster • Transporting your poster • Remember that your poster now counts as one carry-on when flying • Take materials to mount the poster • Double-sided Velcro • Push pins • Small hammer (or a sturdy shoe)
The Poster Session • Be able to discuss the content of the poster • Don’t wander away from the poster, be available • Don’t spend the time visiting with friends • Remember, this is your professional “calling card”
Living on the Edge • If your poster gets delayed, lost, or destroyed: • Remember, Kinkos is your friend • Ask the concierge for local business centers • Be able to access key content • Take key content and/or poster PDF with you on a flash drive &/or email it to yourself • Leave key content on a server you can access remotely • Leave key content on a disk with someone at home you can contact