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Designing a research poster

About This Guide

A scientific poster is a visual presentation that summarizes your research findings and is typically displayed at conferences or academic events. In this context, this guide is going to help students to discover how to create and present an impactful poster. Additionally, it covers key design elements, the poster creation process, and tips on utilizing software for poster design.

Adapted from the Poster Session entry on Wikipedia 

Applying the Research Process to Poster Creation

Applying the research process to poster creation ensures that your poster effectively communicates the key findings and significance of your work. Start by:

Define Your Research Topic
•Narrowing the focus of your topic
•Define from course projects or research interests the main topic
Search for Relevant Information
•Using keywords and Boolean operators in library databases
•Identify the best databases for search information in your topic
Evaluate Content
•Categorizing and summarizing content to present on the poster
•Aligning your research findings with the structure of a scientific poster
Citing Sources
•Properly citing references using appropriate citation styles (e.g., APA, IEEE).