Posters for Presentation:an overview
Using PowerPointPresentation Software
To Create a Poster
Instructor: Gerald Natal, [email protected]
419.383.4227 Rev. 10/13
Objectives
• List the basic guidelines to follow when creating a poster with PPT
• List the basic elements of a structured abstract
• Demonstrate use of PowerPoint software for creating posters
• Provide a list of resources to aid in poster creation
Types of Presentations
•Verbal (papers, grand rounds)
•Print (posters)
Why a Poster?
Can be viewed in an informal atmosphere
Allows for colleagues to have discourse at conferences/meetings
Audience can contemplate information at their own pace
Efficiency of communication
Take up little space/no technology needed
Poster should:
Contain major elements of study/paper
Summarize and Illustrate
Use key words and phrases
Contain tables, graphs and photos
Poster size – 4’ x 4’ to 4’ x 8’
Fonts – visible 15-25 feet away
Title – 25 feet or 72 point (2”)
Headings – 36 point (1”)
Text – 4-6 feet or 20-24 point
Layout:
Keep it simple…
Use simple fonts like Ariel, Tahoma, Helvetica, Times New Roman
Use all caps and italics only when required
More than 20 continuous lines too much
Use bulleted lists
Be careful with
color…
Red BlueBlue Blue
Title: short and simple with authors and institutional affiliations
Flow from left to right: intro upper left, conclusion bottom right
Use a scaled template
Balance visual, oral, and written elements…
Tables, Graphs & Charts
Table: for making exact comparisons of specific data (e.g. numerical)
Bar chart: dramatic comparison (size, magnitude, amounts)
Pie chart: percentages (best when limited number of slices)
Line graph: movement, change, trends
Tips and tricks…
Make text more readable: change spacing of letters/paragraphs/textboxes
Cut and paste or manually enter data into Excel to create charts/graphs
Cut and paste graphics into the poster template (Google, Access Medicine)
Working with images:
Image resolution at least 150 – 200 dpi 3’ x 5’ @ 150 dpi = 450 x 750 image
Vector (lossless) vs. bitmap (lossy) Images from the Internet:
remember copyright and dpi! Go to View/Toolbars/Picture to
access crop tool
Tips and tricks…
Copy and paste UT Logo:
http://www.utoledo.edu/nsm/lec/logos/index.html
Cropping Graphics…
Crop in PowerPoint by clicking on picture to get to Picture Tools/Format Tab/Crop
Capture images from computer screen with the PrtScn/SysRq button on the keyboard
Snapshot Tool in Adobe Reader Jing
Available PowerPoint poster templates:http://www.makesigns.com/SciPosters_Templates.aspx
Utilize the structured abstract (IMRAD) in poster layout
Be visually appealing…
Standard used by many journals Often required for poster
presentations SocINDEX Example:
“Characteristics of Emergency Department Visits by Older Versus Younger Homeless Adults in the United States.” Accession # 89864858
Structured Abstract
Introduction (Objective) Methods
Design, Setting, Patients/Participants, Interventions, Main outcome measurement
Results Discussion
IMRAD
How do I print my poster?
Check for graphics or marketing department at your institution
Kinkos NewFax
Handouts at the Session
Business cards Abstract of poster Condensed version of
poster List of references Table or figure
QR
CODE
Additional Resources
Designing conference posters (Colin Purrington):http://colinpurrington.com/tips/academic/posterdesign
Questions/Comments?
References:
Portney, L. & Watkins, M. (2009). Foundations of clinical research. New Jersey : Prentice Hall. W20.5 P853F 2009
Davis, M. (2005). Scientific papers and presentations. San Diego : Academic Press.WZ345 D261s 2005