Summer Mini-Course Guide

1. Organize Your Information 

Plan out how you will show what you know! Take a few minutes and create a visual plan for your poster.

Think about:

• What information goes together? 
• What is REALLY important for the viewer to know - should it get a more prominent space on your poster? 
• Should some material be a bigger font? 

2. Include photos and be creative! Jazz it up! 

• Photos and other visual items are fun for your viewers to look at AND ask questions about 

3. Know More than What You're Sharing 

• You are going to find A LOT - but it won't all fit on the poster - that's ok! 
• Dazzle viewers with your extra knowledge during your presentation

4. Practice! 

• Take a few minutes to review and run through the material you have 
• If someone asks a question - you will feel more prepared! 

5. Be Yourself! 

• Show your personality - it's ok to be more "conversational" than "formal" 
• If you are interested and engaged - so will your audience!

Modified from 7 presentation tips for students