Today in class, we went around Morrill and visited several posters and "graded them". It was an interesting activity and has given me a better idea of what details are important and which aren't, what designs to have or not, and the rest of these factors:
- word count
- organization
- emphasizing key information
- flow
- spacing
- color scheme
- sections (title, abstract, intro, question, references, results, methods and materials, summary)
- font size
The poster should have a nice design and be nice to look at. This includes, contrast, balance, spacing, consistency in figure and color arrangement. Consistency is very important!! For example, the red over here means the same thing as the red over there? Pick the best font and size. Make sure organization roles are fulfilled and stay on track with the instructor's requirements and organization guidelines. Do you need both an abstract and an introduction? if you want your poster to stand alone then it is a good idea to have both. If you will be next to your poster the entire time then an introduction is sufficient. Create a concise flow. Do you need to label your figures? Make sure to upkeep expectations.
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