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One Guide to Rule Them All: Research Station

This guide was created as a way for all students at Ferrum College to get basic 'help' with research, tutorials and quick tip suggestions.

What is a Research Poster?

Research posters are created to help researchers summarize information or research concisely and attractively to help publicize it and generate discussion. Usually the poster itself is a combination of mixed text with tables, graphs, pictures and other formats of data. If the poster is created with a conference in mind, the researcher often stands near the poster ready to interact with other participants who can come and view the presentation. 

What should go on your poster?

  • Important information should be readable from about 10 feet away
  • Title is short and draws interest
  • Word count of about 300 to 800 words
  • Text is clear and to the point
  • Use of bullets, numbering, and headlines make it easy to read
  • Effective use of graphics, color and fonts
  • Consistent and clean layout
  • Includes acknowledgments, your name and institutional affiliation

How does Stanley Library help with poster presentations?

Stanley Library is the location for printing your poster. 

Please email poster ready to print to stanleylibrary@ferrum.edu OR rewalton@ferrum.edu. 

Remember when sending the poster(s) to include the size of the final print, what course and professor the poster is for, and when you need the poster by. 

Examples of Posters

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