How to Make & Present a Scholarly Poster
Essi Abassa, BSN, RN
Elsbeth Markie, MS, RN, AE-C
Krissa Pecunes, MS, RN, EFM-C, CBCE
Nursing Scholars Day 2018
Learning Objectives
At the end of the presentation, the participant
will be able to:1. Identify sites to find research templates.
2. Reiterate the parts of a scholarly poster.
3. List the guidelines and common formats for posters used in poster
presentations.
4. List common mistakes to avoid when creating a poster.
5. Describe effective techniques for presenting a scholarly poster.
6. Identify locations to have a poster printed.
Overview
• Posters are an effective format to present research
• Using visuals and text, posters can communicate concepts and data
• Allows authors to meet and speak informally to viewers – increase exchange of ideas and networking
Overview
• Creating posters prepare you for publication in a peer reviewed journal
• Posters can seem intimidating
• How and Where do I start?
• What questions do I need to ask?
• Who do I team with?
• When do I start?
Where do I begin?
Answer these three questions:
• What is the most important/interesting/astounding concept from my research ideas?
• How can I visually share my research with conference attendees? Should I use charts, graphs, photos, images?
• What kind of information can I convey during my talk that will complement my poster?
EBP/ Research/ Poster Resources
• Inside Hopkins Medicine Professional
Programs Link
• Welch Medical Library In-Person and
Online Options
• Poster Printing Options
Inside Hopkins Medicine
Professional Practice
We Have a Policy for That
Welch Medical Library – EBP
Guidebooks for Nurses
Welch Medical Library – EBP
Guidebooks for Nurses
Welch Medical Library – Literature
Searches
Title (same as submitted abstract)
Name and Institution (try to use your institution’s template)
Core Technical Content • Introduction
• Background/ Purpose
• Methods/ Results
• Discussion/ Conclusion
• Literature citation/ Resources
• Acknowledgements
Visuals
Only necessary graphics
Main Elements of a Poster
Poster Templates
Research EBP QI
http://intranet.insidehopkinsmedicine.org/nursing/professional_practice/professional_programs/_docs/scholars_day/
2018/180705_Research_EBP_QI_Poster_Templates.pptx
-Describe the process and
outcomes
-Form critical evaluation and
application of the best and
most relevant research
evidence
-Related to a clinical
question that directly
influences nursing practice.
-Summarize information or
research concisely and
attractively to help publicize it
and generate discussion.
-Usually a mixture of brief text
mixed with tables, graphs,
pictures, and other presentation
formats.
Title of the Research ProjectFaculty/staff/researcher names & credentials
Your Department, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Results
Figure 4 _ TitleTEXT
Figure 5 _ TitleTEXT
Figure 6 _ TitleTEXT
Figure 7 _ TitleTEXT
Figure 8 _TitleTEXT
Figure 1_TitleTEXT
Figure 2_Title
TEXT
Figure 3_Title
TEXTFigure 9_Title
TEXT
Introduction
Objectives
Methods
Results Conclusions
References
Title of the EBP ProjectFaculty/staff/researcher names & credentials
Figure 4 _ TitleTEXT
Figure 5 – TitleText
Figure 6 _ TitleText
Figure 7_ TitleText
Figure 1_ TitleTEXT
Figure 2_Title
TEXT
Figure 3_Title
TEXTFigure 8_Title
Text
Your Department, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Introduction
Purpose
Methods
Results
Evaluation
Practice Implications
Conclusions
References
Title of the QI ProjectFaculty/staff/researcher names & credentials
Intervention
Aims
Figure 4 _ TitleTEXT
Figure 5 – TitleText
Figure 6 _ TitleText
Figure 7_ TitleText
Lessons Learned
Results
Figure 1_ TitleTEXT
Figure 2_Title
TEXT
Figure 3_Title
TEXTFigure 8_Title
Text
Your Department, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Background
Methods
Next Steps
References
1 2 3 4
PowerPoint
Keynote
InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
PosterGenius
Best Programs for Posters
Guidelines and common formats for
posters
41 2 3
Slide: Landscape 56” x 36”
Title: 72-120pt and Bold. Sans-Serif Fonts: Arial, Calibri, Franklin Gothic
Medium, Tahoma, Trebuchet, Verdana.
Names and Department: 60-72pt. Serif Fonts: Arial, Calibri, Franklin
Gothic Medium, Tahoma, Trebuchet, Verdana.
Body: 24pt. Fonts: Book Antigua, Bookman Old Style, Century,
Garamond, Times New Roman.
Poster Layout
Guidelines and common formats for
posters
41 2 3
Headers: 36-48pt. Arial, Calibri, Franklin Gothic Medium, Tahoma, Trebuchet,
Verdana.
Graphic elements and legends: 24pt. Arial, Calibri, Franklin Gothic Medium,
Tahoma, Trebuchet, Verdana.
Text should be visible from 4 to 6 feet.
Text should be read from top left to bottom right
Keep 40% of poster area empty of text and images
Poster Layout
Guidelines and common formats for
posters
1 2 3 4
For research posters, text should be ≤ 800 words: Introduction ≤ 200, Materials and
Methods ≤ 200 word, Results ≤ 200 words, conclusion ≤ 200 (Recommendations are
800 – 1000 words in any poster)
References ≤ 10 citations
Avoid: Blocks of text >10 lines
Underlining
Dark background
Shiny posters
Complex titles
Guidelines and common formats for
posters
Poster Layout
Ordered: The sequence should be well-ordered and obvious
Graphics: The graphs and images should tell the story
Focused: Poster should be focused on a single message
Techniques for an Effective Poster
Presentation
Giving and effective poster presentation:
Have a brief presentation of your poster memorized
Engage the viewers by not reading from your poster
Be prepared to answer questions about your poster
Printing Options
RT Tracey, Digital Imaging Specialist / Graphics
Johns Hopkins University SOM
Pathology Photography & Digital Imaging
Room 111 Pathology Building
P-410-955-3843, [email protected]
PhD Posters
CRB2 (Koch Cancer Center Research Building)
[email protected] (email only)
URL-phdposters.com
Poster Do Not’s
“Bad” Example
Poster Do’s
Good Example
Summary
Posters…
• Are great tools to disseminate information
• Are great for networking opportunities at conferences
• Foster collaboration within your practice area
• Can propel you into scholarly writing and publication
• Improve Evidence – based nursing practice
• Improve quality patient care and outcomes
Tips and Tricks We Have Learned
• Choose a topic you are interested in
• Know your resources
• Rough draft/ brain storm in multiple attempts
• Creative critiques
• Focus may evolve
• Scholarly posters don’t necessarily need to start with a scholarly paper
• Enjoy the process
Questions?
Kohtz, C. (2017). Poster creation: Guidelines and tips for success. Nursing, 47(3), 43-46.
Keely, B. (2004). Planning and creating effective scientific posters. Journal Of Continuing
Education In Nursing, 35(4), 182-185.
Wells, S. (2016). Knowledge is Power – Using Your Power to Inform Your Colleagues
Through Poster Presentation. Oklahoma Nurse, 61(2), 6-7.
Farrington, M. (2018). Sharing Knowledge Through Poster Presentations. ORL-Head &
Neck Nursing, 36(1), 4-6.
Resources