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How To Build a Great Poster

Presented by Merinda Hensley, Instructional Services Librarian/Scholarly Commons Co-Coordinator, University Library
April 4, 2013, Noon
ISTC Conference Room 1 Hazelwood Drive
Register at https://illinois.edu/sb/sec/4255197 

Session Description:  Poster sessions at conferences and professional meetings are a way to visually convey the details of your research or conclusions. Used in a variety of disciplines from the sciences to the social sciences, great posters need a defined organization strategy. This hands-on workshop will introduce you to the basics of technology, design and presentation.                    

• Use PowerPoint to create a single slide for your poster

• Overview of design principles for an effective poster

• Suggestions for effective communication at the poster session

• Where to get your poster printed

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