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Poster title goes here, containing strictly only
the essential number of words...
Authors Name/s Goes Here, Authors Name/s Goes
Here, Authors Name/s Goes Here Biology
Department, Western Washington University 516
High St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Abstract
Materials Methods
Results
Discussion
Firstgeneral information on formatting The
poster must be readable from a distance of 2
meters. The title is capitalized with lettering
at least 72 point (2 cm high) authors names in
upper and lower case lettering at least 42 point
(11 mm high). Text lettering is at least 18
point (5 mm), with a line spacing of at least 1
mm. (The lettering on this template is larger
than the minimum requirements.) Information
should be well organized and presented concisely.
A poster should include the following headings,
in separate sections, arranged in sequence on the
poster Abstract, Introduction, Materials
Methods, Results, Discussion, and
Conclusions. Keep written text to a minimum
(this is a visual presentation). Bullets and
short phrases are usually effective for the
Methods and Results sections. 3 to 5 colorful
large graphs, flow charts, diagrams, and/or
photographs are suggested. Captions and legends
should be brief and to the point. Summarize
purpose, hypothesis, methods, results, and
interpretation of results and their significance
in the abstract. Report mean values and results
of statistical tests (if applicable). This
section should be 1 paragraph of roughly 100-200
words. Important Write this section last. DO
NOT present information in the abstract that
isnt found elsewhere in the poster.

• Tips for making a successful poster
• Re-write your paper into poster format
  ie.simplify everything, avoid data overkill.
• Headings of more than 6 words should be in upper
  and lower case, not all capitals.
• Never do whole sentences in capitals or underline
  to stress your point, use bold characters
  instead.
• When laying out your poster leave breathing space
  around your text. Dont overcrowd your poster.
• Try using photographs or color graphs with white
  plot area. Avoid long numerical tables.
• Spell check and get someone else to proof-read.

Importing / inserting files Images such as
photographs, graphs, diagrams, logos, etc, can be
added to the poster. To insert scanned images
into your poster, go through the menus as
follows Insert / Picture / From File then find
the file on your computer, select it, and press
OK. The best type of image files to insert are
JPEG or TIFF, JPEG (file extension .jpg) is the
preferred format. Be aware of the image size you
are importing. The average color photo (13 x 18cm
at 180dpi) would be about 3Mb (1Mb for B/W
greyscale). Reduce the size before importing.
Call the STC if unsure. Avoid the use of images
from the web. If you do, be sure to provide the
appropriate citation. Notes about graphs For
simple graphs use MS Excel, or do the graph
directly in PowerPoint. Graphs done in a
scientific graphing programs (eg. Sigma Plot,
Prism, SPSS, Statistica) should be saved as JPEG
or TIFF if possible. For more information contact
the STC.
The Student Technology Center (HH 121) is
available to help with formatting and printing
your poster on the large format printer. Make a
printing appointment at least 5 days in advance,
or earlier during busy times of the quarter. Call
to make appointments for assistance in poster
design and/or poster printing (650-4300). Once
you have completed your poster in this template,
bring it to STC at your scheduled appointment
time for printing. Note Do not leave your
poster until the last minute. Make your
appointment in advance by calling the STC. Allow
at least 5 working days before you need to use
it. This section is generally relatively large.
Interpret your results and discuss their
significance. Relate your results to previous
studies on the topic. Discuss the study
limitations (without being too apologetic).
Include recommendations for further research or
improvements on methods. Conclude this section
with a carefully chosen set of bulleted items.
Include references as you discuss how your
results relate to work of others. Simply
highlight this text and replace.
Captions to be set in Times or Times New Roman or
equivalent, italic, between 18 and 24 points.
Left aligned if it refers to a figure on its
left. Caption starts right at the top edge of the
picture (graph or photo).
Captions to be set in Times or Times New Roman or
equivalent, italic, between 18 and 24 points.
Right aligned if it refers to a figure on its
right. Caption starts right at the top edge of
the picture (graph or photo).
Captions to be set in Times or Times New Roman or
equivalent, italic, between 18 and 24 points.
Left aligned if it refers to a figure on its
left. Caption starts right at the top edge of the
picture (graph or photo).
Introduction
How to use this poster template Simply highlight
this text and replace it by typing in your own
text, or copy and paste your text from a MS Word
document or a PowerPoint slide presentation. The
sub-title text boxes can be moved up or down
depending on how big or small each of your
sections are. The body text / font size should be
between 18 and 32 points Arial, Helvetica or
equivalent. Keep body text left-aligned, do not
justify text. The color of the text, title and
poster background can be changed to the color of
your choice.
Acknowledgements
This is not a required section. However, if you
want to thank someone who supported your work
financially or otherwise, this is where you would
do that. Just highlight this text and replace
with your own text if you want.
Captions to be set in Times or Times New Roman or
equivalent, italic, 18 to 24 points, to the
length of the column in case a figure takes more
than 2/3 of column width.
Captions to be set in Times or Times New Roman or
equivalent, italic, 18 to 24 points, to the
length of the column in case a figure takes more
than 2/3 of column width.