If you are an undergraduate researcher, chances are that you will be communicating your hard work in the form of a research poster. Research posters are designed to summarize information or research, while being concise and attractive to the public. They are essentially an “illustrated abstract.” The ultimate goal of a research poster is to publicize your work and to generate discussion among other scientists and professionals that are interested in your work. Posters usually include a mixture of text and figures. At a conference or research symposium, the researcher accompanies their poster while participants view and discuss it. There are many benefits of doing poster presentations as a student. For instance, presenting enhances your ability to communicate the key points of your research in a way that anyone can understand – an essential skill for every researcher! Additionally, presenting your findings can generate questions from the audience that can help progress your research. Overall, presenting your research is a testament to the hard work put into your research project.
Title, Authors, and Affiliations
Abstract
Background and Rationale
Methodology
Results
Discussion, Conclusions, and Future Directions
Acknowledgements
Free or low-cost personal design consultation and printing of posters for undergraduate students is available at Student Media Services (SMS) located on the 2nd floor of the Valley Library, they can be contacted at: 541-737-3332, and are open Monday’s through Thursday’s from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm and Friday’s from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, excluding holidays.
SMS Website: http://is.oregonstate.edu/service/large-format-poster-production
Order a Print Job Online: http://is.oregonstate.edu/sms/webform/print-order-form-sms
Undergraduate students can print one poster for free (lamination is available for a fee) per one event or assignment for a registered class. Standard paper and 36-inch dimensions are used unless an upgrade is requested. See SMS for upgrade pricing.
Student Media Services (SMS) Specifications:
http://communications.oregonstate.edu/brand-guide/using-brand/downloads
https://guides.library.oregonstate.edu/researchposters/home
https://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/0_0z5omd6f
https://ugs.utexas.edu/our/poster/samples
https://ur.umbc.edu/poster-presentation-examples/
http://journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol/article?id=10.1371/journal.pcbi.0030102