The library supports the design and creation of posters for scientific dissemination.
Templates
Cone Health branded templates are available in some popular sizes.
If you don't see one that works for you, contact the library to discuss your requirements.
Click HERE to download a template.
Printing
Click HERE for a flyer on how to size your poster and some options for getting it printed.
NOTE FOR NURSES
- Posters for Cone Health Nursing are required to be submitted for review. Click HERE to learn more.
Visual Review
For a visual review of your poster, looking at consistency in formatting, alignment, and the use of graphical elements, contact Ed Donnald.
Resources
There are lots of great resources available to you. If you want to save a few steps on a Google search, look over the links we have listed below.
- Poster Presentations: A Primer for Critical Care Nurses
An article from AACN Advanced Critical Care. 21(3):318-321, July/September 2010
- How to create an effective poster presentation.
A posting from American Nurse Today. 5(9), September 2010
- Preparing and Presenting Effective Research Posters
An article from Health Services Research, 42(1 Pt 1), 311–328, 2007.
- Effective Poster Presentations
A posting from the Center for Innovation in Research and Teaching
Guidelines for creating and delivering an effective poster presentation. Plus two embedded videos including "How to present at your poster".
- Designing Effective Posters
A guide from UNC
Tips for using PowerPoint along with other design considerations
- How to Create a Research Poster: Poster Basics
A guide from NYU Libraries
Short, sweet and to the point with a good visual of well designed vs poorly designed poster.
- How to make a scientific poster that people want to stop at
YouTube Video [1m51s]
Short, well delivered and clear.
- Impactful Scientific Posters-The Basics
YouTube Video [4m27s]
Quick review giving general tips and nice explanations.
- "Nursing poster presentation examples"
A Google search on the topic.
Get current advice and helpful examples.
