Poster presentations

Check off (√) each item when you are satisfied that it is complete. There is space to add items
particular to your own presentation.

1	■ The poster focuses on one central issue, such as my research question
2	■ The title conveys well what my
poster is about.
3	■ The title stands out well from a distance.
4	■ The poster design is suitable for
laying out my material clearly.
5	■ The poster design includes clear sections
6	■ Each section has its own sub-heading.
7	■ Material is organised logically into
each section.
8	■ Colour and/or graphics are used to
indicate separate sections.
9	■ The viewer’s eye is led logically
around the poster, using graphics,
arrows and/or numbering.
10	■ Fonts, images and design features are used consistently throughout
11	■ All the text is in legible-size fonts
when standing back a metre from
the poster.
12	■ Text in each section is brief, concise and to the point.
13	■ There are plenty of empty spaces
for the eye to rest.
14	■ There is visual interest such as
from graphics, images, charts and infographics
15	■ Data are clearly presented, such as
in charts, graphs and diagrams
16	■ Charts and diagrams are explained
clearly and in brief, to bring out their
key messages.
17	
■ There is not too much information for the audience to digest.
18	■ The content is all relevant to the title.
19	■ The information has been edited down
to essentials.
20	■ Sources of information are cited and
referenced.
21	■ I have thought through what I will say if I must give a talk to present it.
22	■ I have practised what I will say about
the poster.
23	■ The poster provides content that is
likely to encourage conversation,
questions or debate.
24	■ I have thought about questions the audience might ask − and prepared to
answer these.
25	■ I have had the poster printed out in a large size (such as A3 or A2 or A1).
26	■ Overall, the poster is eye-catching.
27	■ It looks professional.
28	■ My central message comes across
clearly.
29	■ I have prepared a short, clear handout
to give to people on the day (if you
wish to do so).
30	■ I have prepared back-up charts or data
to answer questions not covered by the poster.
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