Research Posters
Overview
Poster presentations create a visual display that is appealing, well-organized, and representative of your project. Research posters should include the following categories:
Introduction: Introduce researchers’ names and the project title as well as the purpose and context of the project. What is the problem or issue you’re looking to solve? What is the history of this issue or concept? How does the work fit into the larger body or research or work in this discipline?
Methodology and Design: How did you carry out the project? What was your process? How did you achieve your results?
Results: Present your findings. When possible, show your results graphically in graphs, charts, tables, models, etc.
Discussion: Analyze and explain your findings. What are the larger implications of your results? What do these results mean for your field or discipline? What are the possible next steps?
References or Citations: Provide a list of key texts and cited sources formatted appropriately for your discipline (e.g. APA, MLA, etc.).
Successful posters will spark a dialogue with audience members, providing context and opening up possible questions. For more help writing and developing your poster presentation, check out the resources listed below.
For more help writing and developing your poster presentation, check out the resources listed below.
Campus Resources
Libraries
The libraries have tons of subject-specific research guides to help you develop your project in addition to a guide for creating posters and tips and strategies for a successful presentation.
Writing Center
Make an appointment online or in-person to work with a tutor to develop and hone your presentation.
Center for Engaged Learning, Teaching, & Scholarship
Our staff are available at celts@luc.edu to talk through your project and help you develop your presentation.
Overview
Poster presentations create a visual display that is appealing, well-organized, and representative of your project. Research posters should include the following categories:
Introduction: Introduce researchers’ names and the project title as well as the purpose and context of the project. What is the problem or issue you’re looking to solve? What is the history of this issue or concept? How does the work fit into the larger body or research or work in this discipline?
Methodology and Design: How did you carry out the project? What was your process? How did you achieve your results?
Results: Present your findings. When possible, show your results graphically in graphs, charts, tables, models, etc.
Discussion: Analyze and explain your findings. What are the larger implications of your results? What do these results mean for your field or discipline? What are the possible next steps?
References or Citations: Provide a list of key texts and cited sources formatted appropriately for your discipline (e.g. APA, MLA, etc.).
Successful posters will spark a dialogue with audience members, providing context and opening up possible questions. For more help writing and developing your poster presentation, check out the resources listed below.
For more help writing and developing your poster presentation, check out the resources listed below.
Campus Resources
Libraries
The libraries have tons of subject-specific research guides to help you develop your project in addition to a guide for creating posters and tips and strategies for a successful presentation.
Writing Center
Make an appointment online or in-person to work with a tutor to develop and hone your presentation.
Center for Engaged Learning, Teaching, & Scholarship
Our staff are available at celts@luc.edu to talk through your project and help you develop your presentation.