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Guidelines for Poster Presentations

Showcase Preparation Workshops

HOW TO PRESENT A POSTER

DATES: Tue, Nov 27 and
Wed, Nov 28
TIME: 1:40pm–2:50pm
LOCATION: 511T

WRITING CENTER Facilitator: Antoine Jones
RSVP: Call 212.237.8569 or show up (first-come, first-served).

USING POWERPOINT

DATES: Mon, Oct 29; Tue, Oct 30; Thu, Nov 1
TIME: 3:00pm–4:00pm
LOCATION: 1307N

ITSS Facilitator: Richard Jordan
RSVP: Seating is limited to 12 students for each workshop. Use this link to register.

HOW TO PLAN A POSTER

DATES: Tue, Oct 16 and
Wed, Oct 17
TIME: 1:40pm–2:50pm
LOCATION: 511T

WRITING CENTER Facilitator: Antoine Jones
RSVP: Call 212.237.8569 or show up (first-come, first-served).


Guidelines for Poster Presentations 

Pre-Planning Your Poster
• What is a poster session?
• What is the purpose of a poster?
• What are the elements of an effective poster?
• What are the considerations for a Showcase poster?

Planning Your Poster
• Know your audience
• Be aware of size requirements
• Identify central message
• Organize your information

Poster Layout and Design
• Creating a sketch
• Layout
• Background and colors
• Spacing
• Headings
• Font and text

Poster Evaluation and Presentation
• Editing and evaluating your poster
• Presenting your poster

Poster Gallery

Poster Template 1

Poster Template 2

To use the templates in PowerPoint, please email cpreda@jjay.cuny.edu.