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Printing

Before printing your poster:

  • Proofread it.
  • View it full screen.
  • Save it as a PDF.
  • Print in A0 size (landscape layout).

Text

Make sure your fonts are easy to read:

  • Text size: 24-36 point.
  • Section and sub-headings: larger (e.g. 48 point).
  • Captions and labels: smaller (e.g. 22 point).

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Title Goes Here

Sub-title goes here if needed

Author(s), Affiliations of the indicated Author(s)

This PowerPoint template is an example of how you might design a conference poster. It includes design tips and best practices. Author(s) are free to layout their poster content.

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Please do not make your poster too text-heavy.

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Use elements to attract people to your poster and quickly communicate your research, e.g.,

  • Photographs
  • Tables
  • Charts
  • Bulleted lists

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Software

You can create your poster in any preferred program (e.g., PowerPoint, In Design, LaTeX).

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PowerPoint is recommended since it is available on all computers, and is easy to work with. There are also many PowerPoint poster templates available online to help you get started. However, Author(s) are free to use other presentation programs for designing the poster.

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Poster Size

33.1” x 46.8” or 84.1cm x 118.9cm (A0 size).

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In PowerPoint set up the poster size by going to the Design tab>> Slide Size>> Custom Slide Size.

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Section Headings

The section headings in this template are only suggestions commonly used in scientific posters and are not required.

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Results

Conclusions

Methods

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Figure 1. Petra Christian University Q Buidling, 2022, retrieved from https://petra.id/QBuilding

Using Images

    • Use high resolution images (300 dpi).
    • Avoid using web captures—these often turn out blurry when printed.
    • Put a thin outline around photos so they stand out from the background.
    • Include a caption & any credits beneath photos.

Introduction

 

Quantitative

Qualitative

Collection Methods

Structured

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Semi-structured

Questions

Closed, limited options

Open

Data

Numerical

Textual

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Title of Chart Example

Description of this chart

Using Tables and Charts:

    • Ensure tables and charts match your colour scheme.
    • Give tables and charts a title.
    • Always include a caption.

Colour and Layout

  • Use colour to highlight and organize information.
  • Avoid using too many different colours or an overly “busy” design. Keep it simple!
  • Use contrast. Make sure your text is easy to read against any background colours.

Acknowledgements

Acknowledge any organisation or individuals that contributed to the research project.

Further Information: Optionally, include a link or QR code from generator websites to additional information about your work, e.g., a handout or paper.

PICSCAR and Author’s Affiliation Logos

Conference & Affiliation Logos

Presenter should include PICSCAR logo and author’s affiliation logos in the top left of posters.

[Place Author’s Affiliation Logo �here]