Poster Template
Use this template to prepare a poster session for an upcoming conference or presentation.
Tips for Creating Your Poster
We recommend downloading the KHSU-KansasCOM poster templates with school logos/colors on them. There are three templates that have pre-labeled sections to aid in formulating and formatting content. This is a great time saver.
Do:
- identify resources
- plan poster
- be brief & to the point
- select contrasting colors
- select an easily readable font
Don't:
- use ALL CAPS
- have more than 10 words in your title
- use more than 2-3 contrasting colors
- procrastinate
- use paragraphs or large blocks of text
Seven Steps to Success
- Story
- just as with any story you write, a poster should contain a title, beginning, middle and conclusion
- keep in mind that our eyes are trained to read content left to right, top to bottom, in columns
- Style
- visual appeal: catch the reader's eye
- manageability: overview of message, don't be too detailed
- hierarchy: use headings, color, text and images to showcase important information
- Simplicity
- decide upon one style for your images, graphics, and photos
- Size
- use fonts and images that are easy to read and interpret, don't go microscopic!
- Statistics
- use research, articles, and statistics to support your information; make sure they are current, reliable and on topic
- Sources
- use quotes and give credit to your sources to establish credibility
- Shareability
- provide readers with tools they need to follow up for more information
References
- Briggs, D. J. (2009). A practical guide to designing a poster for presentation. Nursing Standard, 23(34), 35-39.
- Crane, B. E. (2016). Infographics: A practical guide for librarians. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
- Miller, J. E., & Bloustein, E. J. (2007). Preparing and presenting effective research posters. Health Services Research, 42(1P1), 311-328. doi:10.1111/j.1475-6773.2006.00588.x
- Persky, A. M. (2016). Scientific posters: A plea from a conference attendee. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 80(10), 1-3.
- Rose, T. M. (2017). An illustrated guide to poster design. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 81(7), 1
- Siedlecki, S. L. (2017). How to create a poster that attracts an audience. AJN American Journal of Nursing, 117(3), 48-54.
- Taggart, H., & Arslanian, C. (2000). Creating an effective poster presentation. Orthopaedic Nursing, 19(3), 47-52.
