Undergraduate Research Poster Printing

Templates are a great way to begin your designing your poster. Below are links to various NC A&T poster templates that allow you to quick and easily add your information without the need of extensive design edits:

• Ensure that you are using all appropriate NC A&T logos, and they are undistorted, not stretched, or squashed.  If you're using the interlocking A&T Logo please ensure that it is the correct logo with the TM (Trademark). Click to access the A&T Branding and Style guide that has information on official logos, colors, templates, etc.

• Consider a direct title with as few words as possible. Do not confuse your reader with an unnecessarily long and distracting title. Avoid jargon, catch phrases, or gimmicky phrases (unless these words or phrases are used directly in your research). 

• Organization is essential: Organize your poser with discrete sections for introduction/background, methods, results, etc. 

• Be concise! Do not use excessive text in your poster. Instead, rely on bullet points and images/figures to inform your reader rather than long-form paragraphs of text.  

• Make your poster understandable to a non-technical audience. Use common language to deliver important findings such that your poster can be understood by a broad audience without the need for you to explain everything.

• Proofread before submission. Eliminate all grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors. Ask for others to review your poster to ensure errors are addressed.

• Use large font:
• Title: ~72-point font
• Section Headers: ~60-point font
• Text: At least 32-point font
• Axes on graphs and text with graphics need to be large too.

• Make sure your font is consistent throughout the poster, and consider common styles like Times New Roman or Arial. 

• Make sure that you important all graphics (charts, photos, images) at high-resolution such as 300-dpi or greater. Low resolution graphics will appear pixelated and grainy when printed to scale. If using images from the web, please ensure that you have permission to reprint as images may be copyright protected.

• Consider using a template or be aware of external color templates and palettes when designing your poster. Avoid the use of distracting colors and backgrounds Avoid dark backgrounds as they use an large amounts of ink when printing and may have issues when drying. 

Title, Authors, and Affiliations 

• Use a large font size (70-80 point) to ensure readability from a distance.
• Craft a descriptive and engaging title to attract attention.
• List all authors that contributed to the research (typically the presenting author is first).
• Incorporate the University logo instead of writing out the full university name (adhere to the logo usage requirements in the style guide).
• Include additional logos for your department or college, if available.

Introduction/Background/Literature Review

• Provide context for your study. Be concise!
• Cite relevant past research to frame your work.
• Highlight the unique contribution your study makes to existing literature.
• State your research question or hypotheses.

Methodology

• Describe your data: who or what was involved in data collection, including number and demographic details if applicable.
• Outline the study’s methodology and procedures, including materials like surveys, observations, or interviews. State your analytical/statistical methods. 

Results

• Summarize the main findings of your study. 
• Use graphs and charts to present results visually rather than relying solely on text.

Discussion/Conclusions

• Explain the significance of your results. 
• Relate your findings to previous research in the field.
• Address any limitations of your study and suggest directions for future research.
• Discuss the broader implications or applications of your findings.

References

• List only the references cited in your poster, not a comprehensive list of all sources reviewed.
• Follow the citation style appropriate for your discipline (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).

Acknowledgements

• Recognize the individuals and/or organizations that contributed to your research but are not listed as authors.
• Acknowledge financial support or grants received.

Contact Information

• Provide your email address for follow-up questions and further contact.