Miracle, V. (2003). How to Do an Effective Poster Presentation in the Workplace. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 22(4), 171-172.
Many researchers complete different studies while undertaking their career roles. This practice is relevant in the nursing profession because it delivers evidence-based ideas. Such ideas make it easier for practitioners to offer quality health support (Miracle, 2003). The author of the article encourages employees to use the most appropriate steps whenever designing their posters. The first approach is to have the right idea for the poster (Miracle, 2003). The practitioner should also analyze the targeted presentation method before designing the poster. The content of the poster should be readable, realistic, and informative. The study findings should also be summarized using legible charts. A powerful layout will ensure the poster is informative. A proper heading should also be included. Employees should therefore focus on the best presentation practices.
Willet, L., Paranjape, A., & Estrada, C. (2008). Identifying Key Components for an Effective Case Report Poster: An Observational Study. Journal of General International Medicine, 24(3), 393-397.
The ultimate goal of every trainee is to deliver or present the most appropriate content to the audience. Trainees preparing their academic posters for presentation should consider specific issues. The authors encourage trainees to follow specific guidelines whenever designing their educational posters. The most important thing is to “include the study objectives, put appropriate charts or visual elements, have minimal but informative number of words, use the best color, communicate key points, include the right objectives, and support the conclusion” (Willet, Paranjape, & Estrada, 2008, p. 394). The presenter or trainee should ensure the information presented by the poster supports the knowledge of the audience (Willet et al., 2008). Students, employees, and researchers should therefore use these aspects to design the most appropriate posters.
D’Angelo, L. (2012). From Posters to e-Posters: The Evolution of a Genre. Language Studies Working Papers, 2(1), 46-54.
This article acknowledges the fact that modern technologies are revolutionizing how human beings share information. Presenters and researchers can use different online resources to produce the most desirable posters. The internet presents powerful opportunities for presenters to design and redesign their posters. However, presenters should consider the integrity and appropriateness of various online resources. This is the case because modern technologies present both negative and positive aspects (D’Angelo, 2012). Designers of such posters should therefore use the best ideas and focus on the expectations of the audiences. The poster should also be carefully designed to deliver the intended content to the viewer. The presenter should also ensure the targeted information. This approach will make the poster meaningful.
Hanrahan, K., Marlow, K., Aldrich, C., & Hiatt, A. (2010). Dissemination of Nursing Knowledge: Tips and Resources. College of Nursing, 1(1), 1-20.
Medical practitioners and nurses should use powerful tools to share different concepts in health care. The article begins by identifying various methods that can be used to disseminate information and resources. The authors support the use of presentations, publications, and posters to get the best outcomes (Hanrahan, Marlow, Aldrich, & Hiatt, 2010). Posters can be produced using several strategies or options. The authors encourage presenters to ensure they pass the best information to the audience. The caregiver should also consider the best fonts, colors, and design layouts to produce an effective poster. Presenters should “consider different issues such as costs whenever producing their posters” (Hanrahan et al., 2010, p. 4). The approach will ensure the poster delivers the intended content.
NCA. (2013). Creating a Scholar to Scholar Poster: A Guide for Beginners. Web.
This article offers powerful guidelines that can be used to design appropriate posters. To begin with, the poster should include the major sections of the final research paper. The presenter should ensure the poster delivers the intended information to the audience. The content should be precise and brief. The “designer should embrace the power of organization and clarity” (NCA, 2013, para. 6). The use of white space and color should also be done properly. As well, the presenter should ensure the right software is used to create the poster. A good example of such software application is Microsoft PowerPoint (NCA, 2013). The background should also be produced using the best colors. The important objective is to ensure the poster delivers quality information to the viewer.
O’Neill, G., & Jennings, D. (2014). The Use of Posters for Assessment: A Guide for Staff. UCD Teaching and Learning, 1(1), 1-28.
This article borrows numerous ideas from different study findings. The authors identify specific methods that can be used to design the best posters. For example, the article encourages presenters to give more attention to the study findings. Such findings are usually informative and can be used to promote new policies. Individuals can also present their findings as a team to achieve the best results. The message should also be carefully selected. The use of appropriate graphics and colors will also make the poster more appealing to the audience. A poster characterized by more graphics and minimum texts is usually self-explanatory (O’Neill & Jennings, 2014). These aspects will ensure the produced poster delivers the intended message to the audience.
Siegrist, B., Garrett-Wright, G., & Abel, C. (2011). Poster Presentations as a Teaching Strategy in Web-Based Courses. Nursing Education Perspectives, 32(3), 198-199.
The authors of this article identify poster presentation as a powerful tool for e-learning. Medical practitioners and nurses can acquire useful concepts, skills, and competencies from properly-designed posters. This argument explains why researchers should use proper fonts, texts, charts, and color choices to make such posters informative. The posters can deliver valuable skills to different practitioners and students. The first trick towards achieving this goal is ensuring that the posters are designed using the best principles and guidelines. Online posters can support the needs of many practitioners. Proper layouts, texts, and contents should also be embraced whenever using posters to teach online nursing students (Siegrist, Garrett-Wright, & Abel, 2011). Such posters will equip the targeted learners with the best competencies.
Miller, J. (2007). Preparing and Presenting Effective Research Papers. Health Services Research, 42(1), 311-328.
According to the article, posters have become useful tools for presenting statistical results and analyses in healthcare. However, past studies have failed to support the effectiveness of proper poster formats. The author argues that research posters should be adapted to suit the needs of the targeted audience. Complex “statistical findings and results should also be portrayed using simplified charts, bulleted texts, and tables” (Miller, 2007, p. 313). The important goal is to convey the best messages and findings to the viewer. The accompanying narratives and handouts should also be used to deliver every technical detail. This practice will improve the level of communication between the audience and the presenter. Such methods can make posters the most effective tools for presentation.
Sherman, R. (2010). How to create an effective poster presentation. American Nurse Today, 5(9), 13-15.
This article indicates clearly that posters differ significantly from oral presentations. The presenter should select the best size for the targeted poster. The author explains why the poster should follow the contents included in the abstract. Research findings should “include background, study significance, aims of the study, methods, results, implications, and discussions” (Sherman, 2010, 13). The concept of “less is more” should be used to design the poster (Sherman, 2010). The designer should also use adequate white spaces. Colors and fonts should be carefully articulated in the poster. The poster should convey the most appropriate message. This goal can be achieved through the use of visual images. Researchers should also attend different occasions to acquire new presentation skills.