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Guidance on how to create a research poster for presentation

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A poster presentation is a creative way to communicate your research or information on a topic. Posters include text and graphics and are accompanied by a small informal talk given by the presenter to engage with attendees. 

Posters can be print or digital, depending on the conference at which you are presenting.

 

Advantages of a poster presentation:

  • Report your findings in a succinct and engaging way
  • Enables you to speak with small groups of people
  • Easy introduction to presenting at conferences
  • Allows you to be creative

          (Becker, L. Presenting your research, p. 130)

 

What to expect at the presentation:

  • Stand to the side of the poster and engage in conversation if the viewer is interested.
  • Sell the message quickly and efficiently; don't read the poster. 
  • Prepare for questions.