How to Develop a Poster for Presentation

Part One

Poster

Supporting the Nursing Clinical Practice Fellowship (NCPF) sponsored by the

Government of Ontario and the RPNAO

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Introduction

• This presentation will provide the learner with a method to develop a poster for their NCPF

• Each step beginning with Slide 4 will provide a poster presentation method to assist your use of the NCPF poster template available in the toolkit

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Components of a Poster

• Background- Step One• Purpose-Step Two• Literature Review-Step Three• Content-Step Four• Conclusion-Step Five• References-Step Six• Acknowledgements-Step Seven

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Background- Step One

• Nursing Professionalism is reflected through practice, education and research

• NCPF is an opportunity where nursing initiatives related to patient care, best practice and research should be shared through education

• Poster presentations are a common and professionally accepted method to present initiatives

• To support NCPF fellows this presentation provides basic poster development education

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Purpose- Step Two

The purpose of this presentation is to:

– Provide a visual, informative sample of a poster presentation using a systematic approach

– Supports fellows to develop basic poster presentation skills

– Provide a method for fellows to share their patient care and best practice outcomes

– Promote professional development

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Literature Review- Step Three

• A literature review was completed on March 28, 2010 through search engines “Proquest 2000-present”, “Ovid 2005-present”and library references.

• Review supported that poster presentations were an effective method of:

– disseminating knowledge – sharing research findings – communicating best practice outcomes.

• The literature review validated that poster presentations include the following:

– Defining a specific topic/concept - Validating with research – Abstract preparation - Poster content – Poster format - Presentation – References - Judging criteria

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Determine a Specific Topic/ConceptStep Four

GoalOf

Presentation

One Key Topic/Concept

4-5 Supporting Key Points-Use research or project data and/or

Scholarly reviews (<5years) as support

Common Categories: Research or Program (Education or Project)

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Developing an Abstract Step Four

• An abstract is a concise description of a topic/concept and is submitted for consideration to a conference for presentation (poster or oral)

• The abstract topic/concept must conform with the conference theme – Best practice initiative poster at the RPNAO conference – Oncology education at an oncology conference

• The abstract will guide the poster presentation– All key points in the abstract should be present in the poster

• Do not reprint the abstract on the poster

• Abstracts include: – Background (optional), objectives, method, results and conclusion

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Types of AbstractsStep Four

Research Based(Study Related)

• Purpose• Conceptual Framework• Method• Data Analysis• Findings• Conclusion/Implications

Program Based(Educational or Project)

• Innovation description• Outline of objectives• Process description/

possible outcomes• Value to nursing program

and practice• Suggestions for

implementation

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Judging Criteria

Use the abstract outline or judging criteria (if available) as a planning guide for conferences that judge posters.

Review the criteria to include the required elements:• Content • Format• Presentation

Poster

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Guide for Use of Space

20% TextBulleted InformationRather than full text

(1text:2graphics ratio)

40% White SpaceAverage viewer time:

3-5 minutesPoster size will determine the amount of content

40% Graphics40% Graphics

Posters are visual:Use pictures, diagrams

or graphs

The 20-40-40 Rule(Microsoft PowerPoint)

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ContentCorrelate

headings to research or program based

framework Easyto

Read

Easyto

Understand

Explicit Conclusion

applies to,benefits others

Evidence of support4-5 points

Strong OpeningMain focus

Do notassume viewer

expertise

Topic/Conceptsee abstract outline

Essential information is embodied in poster

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Guidelines to Follow

• Poster presentations are visual-show what was done

Able to view 3 feet away

Use Heavier lines for ease in viewing

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Format

Background

•Formulation of topic/concept•Description of events leading up to topic 2

Title Slide

NameInstitution

1

Purpose

Aim statement

3

Bold and colour font are used to

accentuate points 5

Do not change font type and avoid Italics 6

Lay out poster in a sequential order that is easy to

follow 7

Number pages to assist the viewer’s with the flow of the poster

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Conclusion

•Significance of project•Implications for practice

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Font Types, Use and Size

Font UseTitleAuthorsAffiliationsSection HeaderTextAcknowledgments

Acceptable Font Type:Tahoma Helvetica Palatino Arial Times New

Roman

Font Size96 pt72 pt

36-48 pt32 pt24 pt18 pt

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Format ColoursFormatting Tips Backgrounds should be complementary

Avoid red/green-colour blindness is common

Red Green

Unify poster- selecting one background colour

Purple suggest rank- do not use with black or grey

Yellow and red is a stimulating combination

Use complementary colour as an accent

Orange with blue or

Blue with yellow are complementary

Blue and green are calming and a popular choice

Lighter shades create emphasis on dark backgrounds- Blue/white or grey /black

White is stark but a high contrast to dark colours and black

Black is dramatic and a good background to bright colours

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How to Present the Poster

Do not stand in front of poster

Your verbal should only provides details

Be prepared to answer questions

References and handouts are commonly made available by the presenter

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Conclusion• Poster presentations are an effective method of presenting a topic/concept to:

– Stimulate interest and discussion– Create a forum for research feedback– Allow for networking

• Determine one topic/concept and support with 4-5 points

• Develop content for a 5 minute viewing– Use the 20-40-40 rule as a guide

• Formatting is vital as presentation is visual– Font type and size should be readable from 3 feet away– The poster size will determine the amount of content – Choose colours carefully– Use abstract/judging criteria as an outline for the poster

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• It is common to add acknowledgements to your poster– During the fellowship you may wish to thank your

primary mentor or other members of your organization that supported your project

Acknowledgements

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