This article focuses on the prerequisites and tips on developing a poster/e-poster. Traditionally, scientific posters have been presented as a combination of information and graphics in print paper format. With the onset of digital technology, options such as the QR (Quick Response) code and interactive electronic posters (e-posters) are in demand by the scientific conferences. The digitized posters have aided an increase in the dissemination of research to a larger audience with speed and ease of use.
Paper Posters vs. E-Posters
The e-posters are similar to traditional paper posters but displayed on-site on a large LCD television screen. Hence, they are available for electronic viewing at all times for participants. A mobile device with a camera and QR code reader app can easily scan QR codes and which directs to a website where a copy of the poster can be downloaded.
Poster A3 handouts are sometimes prepared as a take-home message for the delegates. Additionally, sometimes conferences ask the presenter to give a mini-slideshow (2-3 slides) on the poster, check for the requirement, and plan accordingly.
Tips for Poster Content and Sequence
In general, arrange the poster content as follows:
- Title: Informative, short, and has a mention of the study design and findings
- Background: A short paragraph on the importance of the topic and any previous studies done on similar lines
- Objectives: Bulleted list of two to three research questions
- Data and Methods: Data source, study design, duration of the study sample size, patient population, methodology, statistical analysis-primary, and secondary variables
- Results: Findings presented in the form of table/figures, highlights of key findings, bulleted text relating findings to initial aim and hypotheses, in addition, study strengths and limitations
- Conclusion: Summary of findings, implications for research and directions for future research
Table: Tips for preparing and presenting an effective research poster
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