This document provides tips for effectively designing and presenting a poster. It recommends planning the poster layout in advance, using a title, short and simple text, graphics that explain 30-40% of the content, and empty space. For the presentation, the document advises practicing a 3-5 minute overview, making eye contact, speaking clearly, and not overloading on details. It also provides sample judging criteria and questions the poster should answer such as the main topic and importance.

1. Effective Poster PresentationsCarolina Rosa Montenegro del CastilloAdvanced Conversation

2. OutlinePoster design tipsPoster presentation tipsSample judging criteria

3. Goal of Poster PresentationStimulate interest and discussionReceive feedbackGenerate contacts

4. Planning the PosterDecide on one concept or questionDetermine poster sizeChoose poster orientationportraitlandscape

5. Planning the PosterChoose poster styleone large poster (such as 33 x 44)

6. Planning the PosterAllow yourself lots of timeat least 20 minutes!Do not wait until the last minutethings will inevitably take longer than plannedRemember to allow time (and materials) for drawing/adding shapes

7. Planning the PosterMake it easy to readMake it easy to understandPeople only have a few minutes per posterPoster should stand aloneverbal explanations should supply details, not essentials

8. Poster LayoutTypically, use 4 corners to create oneArrange material vertically from top left corner to bottom right cornerThis makes it easier for people to read, without having to move back and forth

9. Poster LayoutSketch your layout before you startTitleIntroConclusion

10. Poster ContentTitleAuthors Data Designs

11. Poster TextKeep it short and simpleRemove all non-essential informationAttract visual attention: use graphicsTry for:30% text40% graphics30% empty space

12. Poster TextLeft align textUse larger/colored font for emphasisUse bulleted points rather than paragraphsDesign colored graphics

13. Poster TitleMake it interesting!You want to lure people from a distanceShould be easy to read from 15 feet

14. ColorOne background color to unify posterAvoid red/green combinationsred/green color blindness is commonDon’t overuse colorBe consistent

15. GraphicsMake large enough for viewing from at least 3 feet awayText should support graphics, not vice versaUse heavier lines in tables and graphs for easier viewing

16. Poster EditingProofreadSpell check

17. Questions a Poster AnswersWhat’s the main topic?Why is this topic or issue important?What strategy is used?What comes next?

18. Poster PresentationYou need to be able to give an overview of your work in 3-5 minutesPractice your presentation ahead of time, and time it!Get feedback from classmates and teacher

19. Poster PresentationMake eye contactSpeak clearly and slowlyDon’t overload on detail

20. Poster PresentationHave a good opening that explains the main focus of your posterBe able to summarize your conclusions and their importanceDon’t assume that people are experts in your field

21. Answering QuestionsListen carefullyWait for them to finish the question!Repeat the question (rephrase)Answer the questionAsk if you’ve answered the question

22. Sample Judging Criteria: ContentScore: 1 - Purpose of work unclear / irrelevant - Contributes little to social or cultural developmentScore: 2 - Purpose of work clearly defined, understandable - Definite contribution to educational development

23. Referenceshttp://www.kumc.edu/SAH/OTEd/jradel/Poster_Presentations/110.htmlhttp://www.mitacs.ca/AC2005/index.php?section=tipshttp://www.siam.org/siamnews/general/poster.htmhttp://www.acm.org/crossroads/xrds3-2/posters.html

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