The National Communication Association has developed a 14-page guide for creating successful scholarly poster presentations. 
Topics included:
- tips about information to include on your poster
- how to design the poster
- working in PowerPoint
- getting the poster printed
- tips on making your presentation
There are also many online resources for research poster PowerPoint templates. Check out Free Research Poster PowerPoint Templates and Free Scientific Poster PowerPoint Templates to get started.
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Jeanine Jesberg is a grants consultant, Certified Research Administrator (CRA), and licensed clinical speech-language pathologist (CCC-SLP) specializing in work with academic institutions and non-profit organizations. Her multi-faceted career includes several positions, including Program Director, Director of Research Operations, and Executive Director, at the University of Chicago as well as Manager of Research Administration at Northwestern University with knowledge that spans strategic planning, conference planning, program management, budget development, research operations, and research administration. She also has over 15 years of experience as a speech-language pathologist in the roles of clinician, Clinical Instructor, Lecturer, private practice Founder/CEO, and speaker.
Jeanine currently lives and works in Chicago, IL.
Topics included:
The Researcher's Tool Kit 