Poster criterias

GENERAL FORMAT FOR ALL POSTERS:
• Poster size can range from 22” x 28” up to 3’x 4’
• The base should be foam board, mat board, or poster paper (a heavy weight paper)
• NO glitter, 3-D projections from poster, or any other objects that extend beyond sides of board.
• All text and diagrams must fit on the front surface of the poster. No exceptions!
• References should be on the front of poster in a small size font (10 or 12).
• Put your name and section number on your poster.
• Font sizes should be: Title------ 48-72
Headings--------24
Paragraphs of descriptive text: 18
References and Citations: 10-12
• Font type: Use either Times New Roman or Arial font for all text, regular or bold (no italics)
• Black or blue ink only on a plain white or light-colored background (no distracting colors or patterns that make the text difficult to read)
• For illustrations, do not crisscross labels for structures
• Labels for structures, citations, etc. are to be typed, not handwritten.
• Securely glue or tape pages and diagrams to poster

Below is a basic format for a poster layout. Minimize wasted space and take time to effectively plan your poster. The poster need not be large to be well done and nicely presented. Seek the advice of your TAs for details regarding specific formatting and presentation style that may pertain to your poster.

The title should be centered at the top. Include headings for key sections (Introduction, Summary, Reference, etc.). The Introduction should begin at the upper left with the text (and any images) continuing downward (see arrows). The remaining text, diagrams, etc. should proceed from top to bottom, the left side to right side of the poster, and ending with the References section in the lower right corner. For a body system, it may be best to place the system in the center of the poster with text potions on the left and right sides.



Option #1: TOPIC: One that is relevant to the topics covered in Bio 107 (e.g. stem cells, cancer,...)

DESCRIPTIVE TEXT: (25 points) A well-written body of text that is informative, thorough, easily understood, interesting and educational. This includes an Introduction (a paragraph or two of background information) and any related information (i.e. for a disease; causes, symptoms, treatment, images, current research, etc.).

CLARITY OF PRESENTATION: (5 points) The poster is well written, with minimal typos. Labels on illustrations are to be typed (not handwritten) and any lines drawn to indicate structures on diagrams are not to crisscross.

LAYOUT: (15 points) The poster is well organized, eye-catching, and neatly and thoughtfully arranged. See diagram next page

REFERENCES: (5 points) Proper citations (both embedded citations and citations for all diagrams, figures or pictures taken from outside sources). For images, citations must be directly beneath the image. Include at least two reliable external resources (Wikipedia is NOT acceptable).


Option #2: BODY SYSTEM: One that is covered in Bio 107 (digestive, cardiovascular, excretory...)

DESCRIPTIVE TEXT: (15 points) This includes an introduction that discusses the body system in terms of its function, key organs, structures, secretions, etc. It should be well written, informative, and well organized. Clearly state two or more learning objectives of the poster. Be sure you meet your stated objectives. The body system overview will be judged on both the difficulty of the system and thoroughness of explanation.

DIAGRAM OF BODY SYSTEM: (15 points) Diagram of the system can be 1) hand-drawn (if you are artistically inclined), 2) traced and hand-colored (include citation for source, state “modified from” or “adapted from”..) or 3) printed from a cited illustration. It should be educationally stimulating and interesting. No crisscrossing of labels in diagrams; labels on illustrations are to be typed (not handwritten).

LAYOUT: (15 points) Well organized, eye-catching, and neatly and thoughtfully arranged. Diagrams should be clear and easy to follow. See diagram below.

REFERENCES: (5 points) Proper citations (both embedded citations, as well as citations for illustrations and any other work presented that are not your own). For images, citations must be directly beneath the image. Include at least two external sources (Wikipedia is NOT acceptable).