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Designing a research poster

Final Review

Before you print it is necessary to conduct a final review, and this group of questions are going to help you to verify all the elements in your poster:

•Is the title readable from several feet away?
•Have you included all the necessary sections?
•Are the authors properly listed, along with their contact details?
•Is it clear when your research was conducted?
•Ensure the Methods section is included.
•Verify that your images maintain quality at 100% resolution.
•Double-check the labels on all your figures and tables.
•Have you acknowledged your funding source?
•Did you save your poster as a PDF?
•In PowerPoint, you can do this via the Save As dialog and selecting PDF from the drop-down menu.

Printing Options

The University of Texas at Arlington Libraries offer comprehensive poster printing services through The Studios Print & Design Center, located on the first floor of the Central Library. This facility is equipped with two large-format printers capable of producing posters up to 42 inches wide and 125 inches long, with options for both matte and gloss finishes. ​

Printing Costs:

  • Matte Paper: $0.18 per linear inch​

  • Gloss Paper: $0.23 per linear inch​

For example, printing a 36-inch by 48-inch poster on matte paper would cost approximately $8.64. ​

Payment Methods:

  • MavMoney: UTA students and staff can use their Mav Express card loaded with MavMoney. Funds can be added online or via the MavMoney vending machine on the second floor of the Central Library.​

  • Print Cards: Visitors without a Mav Express card can purchase a Print Card from the vending machine on the second floor of the Central Library. The card costs $1 and can be loaded with additional funds in increments of $1, $5, $10, or $20.

File Preparation:

  • Accepted file formats include PowerPoint, PDF, and Photoshop files.​

  • Ensure your poster is correctly sized and formatted before submission.​

Printing Process:

  1. Prepare your poster file in an accepted format.​

  2. Visit The Studios Print & Design Center during operating hours.​

  3. Consult with the staff if you need assistance with formatting or sizing.​

  4. Submit your file for printing and pay using MavMoney or a Print Card.