Paper instructions:
I want you to put the information I will attach in the files below in a presentation. I will attach an abstract and the proposal. from the proposal, you can add a simple diagram for the methods section to illustrate the methods used. the methods are mentioned briefly in the two files I will attach titled (what we did 1 & 2). As for the proposal you can read it just to fill in any blanks like the background section for example. Now I will send the instructions and will attach a template for you to fill.
the instructions are as follows The poster should include the following sections:
Title
The title of the poster is a very important part that attracts the audience to read through your poster.Keep the title short, interesting and relevant to your topic.
Introduction
The introduction should give a clear and concise description of the selected topic, mention the significance of the topic to sustainable development and give some background of the topic.
Methods/literature review
Discuss the approach used and the reasoning behind it. For some of the topics, a literature review is the only feasible option; you can also title this section literature review.
Results and Discussion
This is the area where you present your findings and discuss them.Results or findings can be collected through interviews, experimental or field work, and from reading through others work.In the discussion, you can talk about your findings and your opinion.It’s good practice to use charts and graphs in this section.
Conclusion
Briefly review your findings here, with concluding remarks.Mention why your findings are interesting, and prospects for future research.
Acknowledgements
Mention names of sponsors, mentors, advisors, and counselors who have helped you gather and present material for your research.
References
It is crucial for any professional work to be referenced properly. Please use the APA style referencing to reference papers, websites etc. for the information that you collect to present your work.
Leave space for a graph or a table I might add that later when i finalize the project.
Please pay special attention to the details below:
Poster Dimensions in Powerpoint: A0 Portrait (84cm W x 119cm H)
Horizontal or Landscape format will NOT be accepted.
File Naming : Presenter Name(last name, first name)-Event name Abbreviation (RF 2024)-descriptive word from title (i.e. Palm Genomics).
Ex: John Doe-RF2024-Palm Genomics
File Type – Please submit original PowerPoint file.
Page set up in PowerPoint: 84cm W x 119cm H
Fonts – recommended to use San Serif font like Arial, Calibri, Tahoma, Verdana
Title of poster – font size minimum 66pt to 96pt
Section headings – font size 40pt to 50pt
Sub section headings – font size 4pt to 8pt less than section headings.
Content of poster – font size 24pt to 36pt
Pictures/graphs/illustrations description – font size 24pt to 28pt
Acknowledgements and references – font size 24pt to 28pt
Line spacing – 1.5 or double.
The size of your font will depend on word count and other factors.
Do not extend text boxes to edge of poster.
Make sure to include adequate margins in the textbox.
Notes:
Starting with the right size is important as changing the size once you have worked on the poster will create problems when printing.
All posters should be produced using PowerPoint.
When using photos, graphs, logos, make sure they are high resolution, if not they will look out of focus.
The use of solid color full backgrounds is not recommended. Especially black or any other dark color. But do use colors for box outlines, title font or where it compliments poster.
Try not to use too many different fonts, best to use only one type, if required you can use up to two different types.
Use simple and plain language for the content of the poster.
If you have lots of information to share with the audience, use a handout.
The design should look good, using attractive colors, graphics and typography.
A poster is read like a newspaper or magazine, with headings at the top and content starting in the upper left corner and reading down the page in columns that are arrayed across the page from left to right.
Use of art:
Please use PHOTOS, ILLUSTRATIONS, CHARTS, GRAPHS, ETC. to compliment your work. This will make your poster more interesting and more easily read. If using photographs or illustrations please find the highest resolution possible.