Publishing isn't the only way to share work.  Presenting in conference sessions or through poster presentations is another avenue.  This page focuses on recommendations on creating a poster.

Sample Academic Poster from Duke University Library BY-NC-SA

Most poster sessions at conferences have multiple posters attendees need to look at.  Therefore, an effective poster is easy to see from a distance, informative, and easy to absorb.  

Good posters:

• Make the topic and conclusions clear
• Offer visual representation of research or findings
• Offer negative space (white space)
• Aren't a wall of text
• Use large font
  • At least 24+ pt font
  • Captions can be less
  • TItles, authors and subheadings can be larger
• Recommended: Offer an online version of the posters through a link or QR code so attendees can snap a photo to look at the findings, references, and contact information more closely later.  
• Remember:  Images have copyright.  You may be protected under fair use for a physical poster but use images under a creative commons license or create your own images and graphs. 

Helpful Links:

Creating An Effective Scientific Poster
This link covers all aspects of creating a poster from software to format.

Downloadable Powerpoint Poster Templates
Offered with both horizontal and portrait alignment

More Powerpoint Poster Templates

There are numerous examples from traditional to newer versions which use QR codes.

Videos:

How To Make a Better Poster Presentation

This is an amusing 20-minute video that starts with going over the frustrations with attending and presenting at poster sessions and concludes with a new poster format to attract an attendee's attention and share the nitty-gritty details of the research. 

Making A Better Research Poster

This gets into specific recommendations on how to create a poster.

Duke Library Presentation on Creating A Poster

A very thorough examination of what you need to include in a poster and how to create an effective poster.

Creating A Poster in Powerpoint
Creating A Poster with Google Slides
Creating Scientific Figures and Posters with Inkscape

When you're done with your poster, contact your supervisor and marketing to discuss converting your digital presentation to a physical poster.  In fact, it's a good idea to consult with them to determine if they have a software preference before you begin.