UNIT 5. Presenting a Poster. Exercise 5.1. Complete the text below about a scientific poster using the words in the box.. What is a scientific poster?. The main aim of a scientific poster. Peculiarities of a good scientific poster. Look at the examples of

UNIT 5. Presenting a Poster

Exercise 5.1. Complete the text below about a scientific poster using the words in the box.

medium; combination; understand; minimal; information; fully; combined; presented; visually; simple

What is a scientific poster?

A scientific poster is a single large page containing all the (a)_____ to be communicated. In effect, a poster is an abridged form of a journal article, and therefore follows the IMRAD (Introduction, Materials, Results and Discussion) format.

Posters are a highly effective scientific communication (b)_____ generally used at technical workshops, conferences and other scientific meetings.

The main aim of a scientific poster

The main aim of a scientific poster is for the information to be (c)_____ through the use of visuals in a well coordinated and organized (d)_____ of text and illustrative matter. An effective poster must rely primarily on visuals—illustrations and drawings, graphics such as charts and bar graphs, photographs, and design features like use of color and typography—to convey information.

Peculiarities of a good scientific poster

A good scientific poster should:

Ø be (e)_____ and highly informative;

Ø tell the story (f)_____ and completely;

Ø be easy to read and (g)_____, with relevant legends;

Ø be (h)_____ appealing and attractive to encourage people to read it;

Ø contain text and illustrative matter (i)_____ harmoniously to produce an effective presentation;

Ø contain (j)_____ colour clashes, which can confuse readers.

Look at the examples of conference posters A and B, and decide how well they have been organized. Then, create your own one.

Example of a conference poster B

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