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Creating a Poster Using Microsoft PowerPoint
Planning
- Review and follow the guidelines issues by the meeting or organization
that accepted your poster.
- Focus on one essential concept.
- Who is your audience? What story are you trying to depict?
Writing
- Use short sentences and simple words. Avoid using large blocks of text; consider using headings and line breaks.
- Avoid jargon.
- Avoid using the first person (I/me/my).
- Use active voice.
- Proofread multiple times. And have a trusted colleague review your content prior to production.
- Suggested Content for a Scientific Poster:
- Title
- Author(s)
- Authors' institutional affiliation(s)
- Introduction/Abstract - 300 word maximum
- Methods - 300 word maximum, supplemented with graphics
- Results – 300 word maximum, supplemented with graphics
- Conclusion(s) - 300 word maximum
- Acknowledgements - identify grant or contract support
- References (optional)
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