Research Posters

Partido, B.B.

Research poster are normally used to convey preliminary results before the publication of a research study. The general format involves the introduction, purpose statement/specific aims, methods, results, discussion and conclusion. As a recommendation, zooming in is the only effective method to put a presentation in perspective. The presentation must start with the description of an important general principle, then gradually focus in from there onto the experimental (or theoretical) model that the speaker wishes to describe.

Here are a few guidelines to the design of research posters:

• Primarily considered as an opportunity for exchange of ideas and dialogue, rather than merely a forum for data presentation.
• The poster should be aesthetic and clean.
• Simplicity above all.
• Poster should tell a story.
• Carefully double-check sequence and orientation before presentation.
• Anything out of the ordinary usually gives a presentation that special memorable touch, setting it apart from others.