Introduction [(250-350 words)]
[Short paragraph.
Enough detail to persuade reader you have novel, interesting question(s). Hypothesis should be included here. Dependent and independent variables should be evident in well written hypothesis.
Resist urge to use all the white space.]
Materials and methods [(150-200 words)
In dot point form; enough detail to evaluate appropriateness of methodology.
Detail should be in your logbook. Sometimes adding a picture is good.
Risk assessment should be in your logbook, not on the poster.]
Results [(200-300 words, not including labels on graphics)]
[Highlight your LARGE photographs, charts, maps or graphs in this central arena.]
[Don’t include every graphic you’ve made that relates to the project. Choose one. Or two. And separate graphics with plenty of white space.]
[Annotate graphics with arrows and callout boxes so that viewer is visually led through how hypothesis is addressed. The goal is to enable viewers to understand the logic behind your conclusions without you needing to be there.]
Discussion [(250-350 words)]
[Short paragraph or two.
Explain why outcome is interesting. Don’t assume it’s obvious. Relate this to background information in introduction. Identify limitations or errors that may impact conclusions.
As for the Introduction, don’t feel like you need to fill the entire box. The focus should be on readability and conciseness.]
[All members of the team should be named with the author listed first], Year 12 Chemistry, Glen Eira College
[Title pitched at general audience that provides conclusion� or at least hints at something interesting]
[Acknowledgments
This is only necessary if you have received significant help or data from someone who is not listed as an author. If you do not need to make any acknowledgements, this box should be deleted. ]
Literature cited
[Author, J. 2012. Article title. Journal of Something 1:1-2.]
If you have just one or two simple graphics, viewers will be drawn to explore them. If you have too many or they are too complicated, they will be repelled.
Conclusion [(20-50 words)]
[This should relate back to the hypothesis. If there are any problems that make it difficult to reach a firm conclusion, that should be noted. DO NOT make a conclusion that is not based on your data, even if you know what the conclusion should be. ]
Minimum recommended text sizes are: 85 pt font for the main title, 36 pt for subheadings, 24 pt for body text, and 18 pt for captions.