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Scientific Poster: Overview

A Libguide to support the production of a scientific poster.

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What is a scientific poster?

A scientific poster is a communication tool which combines a verbal presentation with a visual aid.

They are given to a small group of people, are limited in time and range of view, and are informal and interactive.

Posters should look as professional as your professional research.

Templates

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Examples


An example of the layout of a scientific poster [source]

Example of a Scientific poster [source]


A Powerpoint template with test data in it [source[

Step 1: Establish Inquiry Question

Have you been given an inquiry question or topic? Your poster should be exploring a hypothesis. What does your research aim to show?

Step 2: Investigate Topic

Researching a topic is more than copying and pasting information from the internet. What does your research hope to show? Structure your research with a scaffold to guide your investigations.

Step 3: Results and Findings

Consider including a chart to show your results and findings. Make sure that your scientific poster clearly shows this information in a visual way.

Step 4: Conclusion

Some scientific posters have their conclusion at the start of their poster. Ask your teacher where they would like the conclusion to your research task.

Step 5: Prepare Poster

Does your teacher require a paper or electronic Scientific poster?

Step 6: Draft your work

It is important to proof read your work and get a critical friend to proof it as well.

Step 7: Submit your work