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Poster title goes here, containing strictly
only the essential number of words...
Author’s Name/s Goes Here, Author’s Name/s Goes Here, Author’s Name/s Goes Here
Biology Department, Western Washington University
516 High St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Abstract
Materials & Methods
Results
Discussion
First…general information on formatting:
Tips for making a successful poster…
Importing / inserting files…
The poster must be readable from a distance of 2
meters. The title is capitalized with lettering at least 72
point (2 cm high); authors’ names in upper and lower
case lettering at least 42 point (11 mm high). Text
lettering is at least 18 point (5 mm), with a line spacing
of at least 1 mm. (The lettering on this template is
larger than the minimum requirements.)
 Re-write your paper into poster format ie.
simplify everything, avoid data overkill.
Images such as photographs, graphs, diagrams, logos,
etc, can be added to the poster.
 Headings of more than 6 words should be in upper
and lower case, not all capitals.
To insert scanned images into your poster, go through
the menus as follows: Insert / Picture / From File… then
find the file on your computer, select it, and press OK.
The Student Technology Center (HH 121) is available to
help with formatting and printing your poster on the
large format printer. Make a printing appointment at
least 5 days in advance, or earlier during busy times of
the quarter. Call to make appointments for assistance in
poster design and/or poster printing (650-4300).
Information should be well organized and presented
concisely. A poster should include the following
headings, in separate sections, arranged in sequence
on the poster:
Abstract, Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results,
Discussion, and Conclusions.
 Never do whole sentences in capitals or underline to
stress your point, use bold characters instead.
 When laying out your poster leave breathing space
around your text. Don’t overcrowd your poster.
 Try using photographs or color graphs with white plot
area. Avoid long numerical tables.
 Spell check and get someone else to proof-read.
Keep written text to a minimum (this is a visual
presentation). “Bullets” and short phrases are usually
effective for the Methods and Results sections. 3 to 5
colorful large graphs, flow charts, diagrams, and/or
photographs are suggested. Captions and legends
should be brief and to the point.
Summarize purpose, hypothesis, methods, results, and
interpretation of results and their significance in the
abstract. Report mean values and results of statistical
tests (if applicable). This section should be 1 paragraph
of roughly 100-200 words.
Important: Write this section last. DO NOT present
information in the abstract that isn’t found elsewhere in
the poster.
Introduction
Captions to be set in Times or
Times New Roman or
equivalent, italic, between 18
and 24 points.
Left aligned if it refers to a
figure on its left. Caption
starts right at the top edge of
the picture (graph or photo).
Captions to be set in Times or
Times New Roman or
equivalent, italic, between 18
and 24 points. Right aligned
if it refers to a figure on its
right. Caption starts right at
the top edge of the picture
(graph or photo).
The best type of image files to insert are JPEG or TIFF,
JPEG (file extension .jpg) is the preferred format.
Once you have completed your poster in this template,
bring it to STC at your scheduled appointment time for
printing.
Be aware of the image size you are importing. The
average color photo (13 x 18cm at 180dpi) would be
about 3Mb (1Mb for B/W greyscale). Reduce the size
before importing. Call the STC if unsure.
Note: Do not leave your poster until the last minute.
Make your appointment in advance by calling the STC.
Allow at least 5 working days before you need to use it.
Avoid the use of images from the web. If you do, be
sure to provide the appropriate citation.
This section is generally relatively large. Interpret your
results and discuss their significance. Relate your
results to previous studies on the topic.* Discuss the
study limitations (without being too apologetic). Include
recommendations for further research or improvements
on methods.
Notes about graphs…
For simple graphs use MS Excel, or do the graph
directly in PowerPoint.
Graphs done in a scientific graphing programs (eg.
Sigma Plot, Prism, SPSS, Statistica) should be saved
as JPEG or TIFF if possible. For more information
contact the STC.
Captions to be set in Times or
Times New Roman or
equivalent, italic, between 18
and 24 points.
Left aligned if it refers to a
figure on its left. Caption
starts right at the top edge of
the picture (graph or photo).
Conclude this section with a carefully chosen set of
bulleted items.
*Include references as you discuss how your results
relate to work of others.
Simply highlight this text and replace.
How to use this poster template…
Simply highlight this text and replace it by typing in your
own text, or copy and paste your text from a MS Word
document or a PowerPoint slide presentation.
Acknowledgements
The sub-title text boxes can be moved up or down
depending on how big or small each of your sections
are.
This is not a required section. However, if you want to
thank someone who supported your work financially or
otherwise, this is where you would do that. Just
highlight this text and replace with your own text if you
want.
The body text / font size should be between 18 and 32
points; Arial, Helvetica or equivalent.
Keep body text left-aligned, do not justify text.
The color of the text, title and poster background can be
changed to the color of your choice.
Captions to be set in Times or Times New Roman or equivalent, italic, 18 to 24
points, to the length of the column in case a figure takes more than 2/3 of column
width.
Captions to be set in Times or Times New Roman or equivalent, italic, 18 to 24
points, to the length of the column in case a figure takes more than 2/3 of column
width.