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A research poster is a visual tool that allows you to present your research in a concise format. A research poster should be designed to attract attention and convey information in a clear and organized way. Well-designed posters should work to create conversation between the researcher and the individuals viewing the poster.
Before starting to design your poster, consider these things:
Determine the scope of what you will present
Who is the audience?
Oregon State University has many types of templates that will greatly assist in the creation of your research poster or presentation! Templates can be found on the University Relations & Marketing page.
OSU community members have access to Microsoft Office and Google G-Suite.
Example of a bad poster
Image Credit: Better Posters
Here are a few websites that give advice on what successful and unsuccessful research posters look like.
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