Formatting:
___I have set the dimensions of my poster file to be 48" wide by 36" tall.
___The title of my project is included in large font (e.g., 120-pt. font).
___My name, my faculty mentor’s name and department, and any collaborators’ names are included on the poster and can easily be read (e.g., 66- to 88-pt. font).
___If Research Ethics Compliance approval was required, my protocol number is included on the poster (ex. IRB, IACUC, IBC, etc).
___The source of my project funding is listed on the poster (ie Monroe Scholars Program Research Grant, WMSURE Research Grant, Charles Center Summer Research Grant, etc).
___ All text on the poster is readable from a couple of feet away (e.g. 24 to 36-pt. font).
Content:
___ No images are grainy, low-quality or distorted.
___ Graphs, charts, diagrams, etc include a descriptive caption.
___The poster is a balance of easy-to-read text sections and images (tables, graphs, photos, illustrations, etc) – no “wall of text” with long paragraph sections in tiny font.
___ Language used on the poster can be understood by a lay person unfamiliar with my area of research.
