Instructions for preparing your poster

Format: Powerpoint.

Size: 36"W x 36"H. Select Page Setup from the powerpoint menu and choose 'custom', enter selected size. Somewhat smaller sizes are OK but be sure that everything is visible from about 4 feet back.

Printing: Posters will be printed by the SPU copy center.

Payment: The names of all student presenters will be provided to the SPU copy center. Simply bring your poster on a CD to the copy center and tell them that you are part of the Murdock Conference, your name will be on a list of presenters.

Tips:

• Be sure to select a font size that is appropriate for reading at arms distance (14-18)
• Use limited text, posters are visual in nature. Expect to 'walk' your readers through the poster story.
• Use overview figures and tables instead of text to describe each of the stages in your poster (plan, methods, data).
• Tell a complete story: What are your goals, what are the key methods, why is this work significant?
• Target your audience. The conference has students and faculty from many diverse fields. Avoid jargon and explain methods and results that are unique to your field clearly and concisely (a good diagram goes a long way!).
• Space and time are limited, you may not be able to present 'all' your data. Focus on a cohesive, comprehensible, complete story.
• Include references as appropriate.