Introduction and Design

Technique of Scientific Poster

By: Siti Syarifah

Faculty of Medicine
Universitas Sumatera Utara

Definition
A large document that can communicate
your research at a scientific meeting

An introduction, an overview of experimental

approach, results which add by table,
graph or picture

Importance
More efficient than a
talk
Present work to
audience in hallway
or exhibit
An effective way to
share
One way to increase
students interest

3 Basic types of poster

presentation
Original study: traditional research report
Evaluation of a method, device or protocol:
Systemic evaluation of a newest technique
or device
Case report or case series: An uncommon
clinical case

Components of a scientific poster

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Banner
Abstract
Introduction
Matherial and methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
Literature cited / references
Acknowledgments
Further information

BANNER

ABSTRACT

Shows the title, author (s) &

Summarize the hypothesis of

institution

research question, methods,

data & conclusions

Institution logo or seal

Located at the top of poster
Title: convey the issue needs

Aim for 50 words or less

to be catchy ( max:1-2 lines)

INTRODUCTION

Start with question why did

you start this research?

Defines the topic & explains

what was study & whythe
ratinale & importance of your
study

Consist of the text & bullet point

(max: 200 words)

METHODS & MATERIAL

Explain what you did

Describe the experimental
equipmeny, study population,
methodology

Consider the use of flow chart

RESULTS

Present what your found in

your study

Includes your statistical

analysis & tables / figures

This is always the largest

section (Max length: 200 words),
exclude figure legends

CONCLUSION
Relate to your studys research
question, hypotesis & consistent
with your study results, future
direction

Without sounding like you are

reminding (max: lenght 300
words)

DISCUSSION

Tells what you think your

results mean

Any contradictory findings

should be addressed

Limitation of study

Superimposed
LITERATURE
preecclampsia
CITED
pada hipertensi kronik

Follow standard format exactly

May not cite if you only knew
the abstract online

Max:10 citations

9.Acknowledgment
Thanks individual for
specific contribution to
project
ex: equipment donation,
statistical advice, laboratory
assistance, comments

10.Further information
Provide your email address,
your website address

on earlier version of the poster

Note: For literature study, you may put point

theory after
point matherial and method

How to make a poster ?

Two ways to make a poster

Individual boards containing each
piece of information
One big sheet containing all of the
information

Individual Board

One big sheet containing all of the

information

AVOIDING COMMON MISTAKES

DO NOT MAKE
YOUR POSTER
TOO LONG

AVOIDING COMMON MISTAKES

Format the title in sentence case
e.g.,A new therapy for diabetic treatment.
Do not use title case
e.g.,A New Therapy for Diabetic Treatment
Or All caps
e.g., A NEW THERAPY FOR DIABETIC
TREATMENT

Avoid using dark background

Opt for light backgrounds (left) so that

you don't need to house them in boxes (right).

Graph titles are not appropriate for laboratory

write-ups and manuscripts, but they are great for
poster

THANK YOU