Create an Academic Poster

• Explain your research as concisely as possible: Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How?
• Write in an active voice and provide context and give concrete everyday examples.
• Order your text logically so it flows naturally. Introduce ideas as required and don't present new ideas late in the text.
• Use short, clear sentences (25 words or less) and avoid complex grammatical structures.
• Minimize the use of jargon, scientific or technical terms, and acronyms; if unavoidable, provide explanations.
• If your audience is the general public, ask a friend unfamiliar with your field to read over your text for clarity.
• Get feedback on your draft from colleagues, supervisors and at least one non-expert to your field.
• Refer to the below resources to help with writing the content of your poster for more information.

Copied with permission from Thompson Rivers University’s Creating an Academic Poster: Tips and Tricks.