Research Poster

Question 1

Cut down on text

Answer 1

• Bullet points
• Justify your text on left side
• Pictures

Question 2

Tell a story

Answer 2

• 3 columns

Question 3

Let your poster ‘breathe’

Answer 3

• 40 percent should be blank

Question 4

Choose the right color palette

Answer 4

• 3 to 5 colors
  -Avoid color that’s too bright that are printed poorly
• Patterns and Dark colors on background (DON’T)
• White is recommended

Question 5

Size matters

Answer 5

• Visible 6ft away
• Nothing smaller than 24.

Question 6

Don’t go crazy on fonts

Answer 6

• Avoid unprofessional fonts such as COMIC SANS
• Don’t use too many diff fonts
• Serif fonts are recommended (Times New Roman)
• Headings and subheadings: use non serif like arial

Question 7

Think of a concise, interesting title

Answer 7

Draw people to your poster