Scientific posters are a common method for presenting information. Two typical examples of their use are as displays for summarising information on a topic and at scientific conferences for summarising some research carried out. In this guide, we will look at using posters to summarise information on a given topic. On the following pages, we:
Explain how to design and prepare your poster.
Provide a worksheet for you to prepare your own poster.
Explain how to prepare a poster in Microsoft PowerPoint software.
Provide a sample template for preparing your poster.
Explain how to give a good oral presentation.