The other pages in this document were created by: Victoria Swift, Graphic Designer and John Lee, Graphic Designer Medical Media Information Resources School.

The other pages in this document were created by:

Victoria Swift, Graphic Designer andJohn Lee, Graphic Designer

Medical MediaInformation ResourcesSchool of Medicine & Health SciencesUniversity of North Dakota

Along with their colleagues, they created this template of advice for creating PowerPoint scholarly posters, which have a long history in the health and physical sciences.

POD is appreciative of their gracious permission to use these templates for educational purposes.

This would be the area for your title, which should be at least 72 ppi tall,

which is equal to one inch.This is Times new Roman, 90ppi. If you have room, using the logos is a good idea.

Abstract, 72 ppi

You can copy from your “many slides” presentation and You can copy from your “many slides” presentation and

paste into this “one large page” presentation. Font sizes can paste into this “one large page” presentation. Font sizes can

be adjusted to fit the new format.be adjusted to fit the new format.

Each of these sections can have a “decorative” headline, Each of these sections can have a “decorative” headline,

using a line or box to set it off…. if you want.using a line or box to set it off…. if you want.

The rest of the section should be a plain font (this The rest of the section should be a plain font (this

is Times new roman) and should be at least 24 ppi. is Times new roman) and should be at least 24 ppi.

This is 30 ppi.This is 30 ppi.

It’s good to divide this big page into 3 or 4 columns. It’s good to divide this big page into 3 or 4 columns.

You can use decorative dividing lines, or just You can use decorative dividing lines, or just

white spacewhite space

You can “box” in sections with results/data, or other You can “box” in sections with results/data, or other

sections you want to emphasize.sections you want to emphasize.Methods

each of these sections can have a “decorative” headline, each of these sections can have a “decorative” headline,

using a line or box to set it off…. if you want.using a line or box to set it off…. if you want.

The rest of the section should be a plain font (this is Times The rest of the section should be a plain font (this is Times

new roman) and should be at least 24 ppi. This is 30 ppi.new roman) and should be at least 24 ppi. This is 30 ppi.

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each of these sections can have a “decorative” headline, using a line each of these sections can have a “decorative” headline, using a line

or box to set it off…. if you want.or box to set it off…. if you want.

The rest of the section should be a plain font (this is Times new The rest of the section should be a plain font (this is Times new

roman) and should be at least 24 ppi. This is 30 ppi.roman) and should be at least 24 ppi. This is 30 ppi.

Acknowledgements

each of these sections can have a “decorative” headline, using each of these sections can have a “decorative” headline, using

a line or box to set it off…. if you want.a line or box to set it off…. if you want.

The rest of the section should be a plain font (this is Times new The rest of the section should be a plain font (this is Times new

roman) and should be at least 24 ppi. This is 30 ppi.roman) and should be at least 24 ppi. This is 30 ppi.

Conclusions

1.You can make your conclusions text bigger than 1.You can make your conclusions text bigger than the rest if you the rest if you have space.have space.

2.2.

3.3.

4.4.

If you have results or data in

visual form (anything that is NOT

text) make them large.

They catch the eye, and tell

your story quickly.

Is there a way to represent

more of your poster with visual

data? Pictures, charts, tables,

graphs? Use them.

Results

This would be the area for your title, which should be at least 72 ppi tall,which is equal to one inch (this is 100points).This font is Times new Roman,72 ppi. If you have room, using the logos is a good idea.

Abstract, 72 ppiPlease read the .doc file on tips for making posters in

powerpoint; it has more information than this file.If you already have a powerpoint presentation with

multiple slides, you can copy from your “many slides” presentation and paste into this “one large page” presentation. Font sizes can be adjusted to fit the new format.

This example has three pages, each showing a slightly different layout and color arrangement.

You can also apply any of the powerpoint color templates to this large page.

If necessary, the color templates can be changed to suit your needs by viewing the Master Page, and adjusting the elements there.

You used pastel blue shades in your original files. These would both work, but we might have to make them a little lighter.

Each of these sections can have a “decorative” headline, using a line or box to set it off…. if you want.

The rest of the section should be a plain font (this is Times new roman) and should be at least 24 ppi. This is 30 ppi.

It’s good to divide this big page into 3 or 4 columns. You can use decorative dividing lines, or just

white space

You can “box” in sections with results/data, or other sections you want to emphasize.

Methods

each of these sections can have a “decorative” headline, using a line or box to set it off…. if you want.The rest of the section should be a plain font (this is Times new roman) and should be at least 24 ppi. This is 30 ppi.

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DiscussionPlease read the .doc file on tips for making posters in

powerpoint; it has more information than this file.You can copy from your “many slides” presentation and

paste into this “one large page” presentation. Font sizes can be adjusted to fit the new format.

This example has three pages, each showing a slightly different layout and color arrangement.

You can also apply any of the powerpoint color templates to this large page.

If necessary, the color templates can be changed to suit your needs by viewing the Master Page, and adjusting the elements there.

You used pastel blue shades in your original files. These would both work, but we might have to make them a little lighter.

Each of these sections can have a “decorative” headline, using a line or box to set it off…. if you want.

The rest of the section should be a plain font (this is Times new roman) and should be at least 24 ppi. This is 30 ppi.

It’s good to divide this big page into 3 or 4 columns. You can use decorative dividing lines, or just

white space

You can “box” in sections with results/data, or other sections you want to emphasize.

Results

each of these sections can have a “decorative” headline, using a line or box to set it off…. if you want.The rest of the section should be a plain font (this is Times new roman) and should be at least 24 ppi. This is 30 ppi.

ConclusionsPlease read the .doc file on tips for making posters in

powerpoint; it has more information than this file.You can copy from your “many slides” presentation and

paste into this “one large page” presentation. Font sizes can be adjusted to fit the new format.

This example has three pages, each showing a slightly different layout and color arrangement.

You can also apply any of the powerpoint color templates to this large page.

If necessary, the color templates can be changed to suit your needs by viewing the Master Page, and adjusting the elements there.

You used pastel blue shades in your original files. These would both work, but we might have to make them a little lighter.

Each of these sections can have a “decorative” headline, using a line or box to set it off…. if you want.

The rest of the section should be a plain font (this is Times new roman) and should be at least 24 ppi. This is 30 ppi.

It’s good to divide this big page into 3 or 4 columns. You can use decorative dividing lines, or just

white space

You can “box” in sections with results/data, or other sections you want to emphasize.

thanks . . . each of these sections can have a “decorative” headline, using a line or box to set it off…. if you want.The rest of the section should be a plain font (this is Times new roman) and should be at least 24 ppi. This is 30 ppi.

Experiments

If you have results or data in visual form (anything that is NOT text) make them large.

They catch the eye, and tell your story quickly.Is there a way to represent more of your poster with visual

data? Pictures, charts, tables, graphs? Use them.

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This would be the area for your title, which should be at least 72 ppi tall, which is equal to one inch.This is Times new Roman, 100ppi. If you have room, using the logos is a good idea.

You can copy from your “many slides” presentation and paste into this You can copy from your “many slides” presentation and paste into this

“one large page” presentation. Font sizes can be adjusted to fit the new “one large page” presentation. Font sizes can be adjusted to fit the new

format.format.

Each of these sections can have a “decorative” headline, using a line or Each of these sections can have a “decorative” headline, using a line or

box to set it off…. if you want.box to set it off…. if you want.

The rest of the section should be a plain font (this is Times new The rest of the section should be a plain font (this is Times new

roman) and should be at least 24 ppi. This is 30 ppi.roman) and should be at least 24 ppi. This is 30 ppi.

It’s good to divide this big page into 3 or 4 columns. It’s good to divide this big page into 3 or 4 columns.

You can use decorative dividing lines, or just white spaceYou can use decorative dividing lines, or just white space

You can “box” in sections with results/data, or other sections you want You can “box” in sections with results/data, or other sections you want

to emphasize.to emphasize.

Methods

each of these sections can have a “decorative” headline, each of these sections can have a “decorative” headline,

using a line or box to set it off…. if you want.using a line or box to set it off…. if you want.

The rest of the section should be a plain font (this is Times The rest of the section should be a plain font (this is Times

new roman) and should be at least 24 ppi. This is 30 ppi.new roman) and should be at least 24 ppi. This is 30 ppi.

Discussion

each of these sections can have a “decorative” headline, each of these sections can have a “decorative” headline,

using a line or box to set it off…. if you want.using a line or box to set it off…. if you want.

The rest of the section should be a plain font (this is Times The rest of the section should be a plain font (this is Times

new roman) and should be at least 24 ppi. This is 30 ppi.new roman) and should be at least 24 ppi. This is 30 ppi.

Acknowledgements

each of these sections can have a “decorative” headline, each of these sections can have a “decorative” headline,

using a line or box to set it off…. if you want.using a line or box to set it off…. if you want.

The rest of the section should be a plain font (this is Times The rest of the section should be a plain font (this is Times

new roman) and should be at least 24 ppi. This is 30 ppi.new roman) and should be at least 24 ppi. This is 30 ppi.

Conclusions

1.You can make your conclusions text bigger than the rest if you 1.You can make your conclusions text bigger than the rest if you have space.have space.

2.2.

3.3.

4.4.

Astract

If you have results or data in visual form (anything that is NOT text) make them large.

They catch the eye, and tell your story quickly.

Is there a way to represent more of your poster with visual data? Pictures, charts, tables, graphs?

Use them.

Results

This would be the area for your title, which should be at least 72 ppi tall,which is equal to one inch.This is Times new Roman, 100ppi. If you have room, using the logos is a good idea.

Abstract, 72 ppi You can copy from your “many slides” presentation and paste into this “one large page” presentation. Font sizes can be adjusted to fit the new format.

Each of these sections can have a “decorative” headline, using a line or box to set it off…. if you want.The rest of the section should be a plain font (this is Times new roman) and should be at least 24 ppi. This is 30 ppi.

It’s good to divide this big page into 3 or 4 columns. You can use decorative dividing lines, or just white space

You can “box” in sections with results/data, or other sections you want to emphasize.

Methods

each of these sections can have a “decorative” headline, using a line or box to set it off…. if you want.

The rest of the section should be a plain font (this is Times new roman) and should be at least 24 ppi. This is 30 ppi.

Discussion

each of these sections can have a “decorative” headline, using a line or box to set it off…. if you want.

The rest of the section should be a plain font (this is Times new roman) and should be at least 24 ppi. This is 30 ppi.

Conclusions 1.You can make your conclusions text bigger than the rest if you have space.

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If you have results or data in visual form (anything that is NOT text) make them large.

They catch the eye, and tell your story quickly.Is there a way to represent more of your poster with

visual data? Pictures, charts, tables, graphs? Use them.

If you have results or data in visual form (anything that is NOT text) make them large.

They catch the eye, and tell your story quickly.

Is there a way to represent more of your poster with visual data? Pictures, charts, tables, graphs? Use them.

If you have results or data in visual form (anything that is NOT text) make them large.

They catch the eye, and tell your story quickly.

Is there a way to represent more of your poster with visual data? Pictures, charts, tables, graphs? Use them.

This would be the area for your title, which should be at least 72 ppi tall, which is equal to

one inch.This is Times new Roman, 100ppi. If you have room, using the

logos is a good idea.

You can copy from your “many slides” presentation and paste

into this “one large page” presentation. Font sizes can be adjusted

to fit the new format.

Each of these sections can have a “decorative” headline, using a

line or box to set it off…. if you want.

The rest of the section should be a plain font (this is

Times new roman) and should be at least 24 ppi. This is

30 ppi.

It’s good to divide this big page into 3 or 4 columns.

You can use decorative dividing lines, or just white

space

You can “box” in sections with results/data, or other sections

you want to emphasize.

Methods

each of these sections can have a “decorative” headline, using a

line or box to set it off…. if you want.

The rest of the section should be a plain font (this is Times new

roman) and should be at least 24 ppi. This is 30 ppi.

Discussion

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If you have results or data in visual form (anything that is NOT text) make them large.

They catch the eye, and tell your story quickly.

Is there a way to represent more of your poster with visual data? Pictures, charts,

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HERE IS MY LIST OF DON’TS:

DON’T USE ALL CAPS FOR THE TITLE.The title already has a position of prominence.

This is nice. It’s subtle, but legible. At size 36 points, it is plenty large enough.

It’s all about your data. The graphics should enhance, not detract, from it.

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Conclusions

DON’T Put your text or pictures right to the edge of the page!It may get cut off.

DON’T put all the text in boxesIt makes the whole poster harder to look at. Save boxes for special items.RESIST THE URGE to use pale colored text on a dark background - the toner (ink) required to print the dark boxes can wrinkle the paper.

DO edit your work.A poster isn’t like a term paper or

journal article - it’s more like a bumper sticker.

Be concise.Use bullets and pictures.Keep your font size in the 26-30 point

range.DO size your poster correctly

Go to File, then Page Set-upChoose Custom, and enter the size you

want your poster.42” x 56” is as large as we can print36” x 56” is as large as the Union can

laminate.DO use charts, graphs, pictures

DO use the Insert, Picture, From File commands.

Don’t copy and paste photos into powerpoint – they may not print.

Pictures from the web will usually be low quality and look “jaggy” DON’T make your font size too small; people won’t

want to read it. Edit your message if necessary.

DON’T make your visual data too small. Why put a 6” photo on a 5 foot long poster? Now is your chance to show it off.

DID YOU KNOWthat 25% of your audience could have some color-blindness? Greens on reds, Greens on Orange, Blues on red, and Blues on Green can be really hard to see. DON’T use text that is too similar to its background color.

DON’T use dark gradations as a background color if you have a lot of text to go over them. No matter what color you choose, eventually it gets harder to read

DON’T FORGET computer monitor colors are NOT the same as colors which

will print on your poster. This bright green will print much darker.

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DON’T use SHADOWS similar to the text color. It looks “blurry.”

DON’T use SHADOWS similar to the text color. It looks “blurry.”

DON’T USE BACKGROUND TEXTURES BEHIND TEXT. They make text hard to read.

DON’T USE BACKGROUND TEXTURES BEHIND TEXT. They make text hard to read.

DON’T MAKE YOUR FILE SIZE HUGE. Many high res photos may create a file too large for me to print. How big is too big? 25 mgs? I never really know until I try to print it.

On the other hand....

If you have questions, call Victoria Swift or John Lee, at 777-3207, in the Department of Information Resources at the Medical School.

You can e-mail your file to us [email protected]