5. 3 QUESTIONS TO
ASK WHEN
DESIGNING A
POSTER
What is the most important/ interesting
finding from my research?
How can I visually share my research?
Should I use charts, graphs and images?
What kind of information can I convey
during my lighting talk that will
complement my poster?
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6. A GOOD POSTER
WILL:
• Meet the guidelines for the
specific event.
• Match the audience
knowledge base and interests
• Focus your message- what is
the one thing you want people
to remember?
• Convey your message
visually.
• Be readable from about 4-
6 feet away
• Be clearly organized.
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10. 10
THE SECRET OF GOODPOSTER
10
Leave breathing space around your text.
Plain fonts
Same size and style
Left aligned.
Put the most important part first.
Easy for the eye to follow
Keep your poster visual
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THE SECRET OF GOODPOSTER
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Edit, Edit, Edit and Evaluate.
Prepare 3-5 minutes verbal explanation.
Prepare mini-size poster handout.
Try for:
20% text.
40% graphics.
40% empty space