CREATING A GOOD POSTER FOR PRESENTATION A step-by-step guide to creating a perfect presentation for your research or project
YOUR POSTER SHOULD INCLUDE ➤
background
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purpose of the research (if needed)
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content (basic info, graphs, images)
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conclusions
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references
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acknowledgments (for a bigger research)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ➤
explains the idea behind the research
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suggests the idea for the research problem
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provides details of the assignment
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suggests the initiative
PURPOSE OF THE PRESENTATION POSTER ➤
to address certain issues in a convenient way;
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to provide a visual explanation along with the text;
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to assist with the presentation;
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to clarify the details of the research.
LITERATURE REVIEW if needed ➤
provides a brief scholarly review;
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reviews the main ideas used in the research;
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focuses on main sources for research.
NARROW YOUR TOPIC ➤
first, define the common category for the research
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next, draft 4 or 5 broad ideas for the research
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after that, choose one specific concept/topic
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narrow it down to the goal of research/presentation
PREPARE YOUR ABSTRACT Research Based
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(Study Related)
Purpose Conceptual Framework Method Data Analysis Findings Conclusion/Implications
Program Based (Educational or Project)
• Innovation description • Outline of objectives • Process description/ possible outcomes • Value to nursing program and practice • Suggestions for implementation
BALANCE YOUR CONTENT ➤
40% of the graphic content (charts and images)
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20% of the text (preferably bulleted information)
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40% of the space (average viewing time is 3 to 5 minutes)
CONTENT SHOULD BE: ➤
of the same style*;
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easy to read close-up and from distance;
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focused on the research;
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explicit and coherent
*try to use images and graphs in the similar color schemes they may be more professional and stylish
INCLUDE GRAPHS TO PRESENT THE RESULTS 7
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HOW TO PRESENT THE POSTER
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don’t stay in front of the poster
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provide the details in your speech
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refer to important or key information
if you have large tables of a lot of information for people to follow, it may be better to prepare some handouts for listeners t follow your presentation
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