Poster Templates
These instructions have been modified; the original version has been generously provided by Prof. Jeanne Cortiel, Universität Bayreuth.
Her templates and instructions were based on and adapted from Alex Fitz. “WWDC Poster Session Templates.” PowerPoint presentation. Apple Inc.,
Cupertino, CT. 18 May, 2006. Web. 30 April 2011. <http://www.apple.com/science/poster/WWDC_Poster_Templates.zip>
Format and Layout
This PowerPoint file provides some information on how to create a poster to showcase your
research. We compiled some recommendations on style, font size and column layout. These
are only recommendations and you can of course mix-and-match in a way that best meets your
aesthetic needs. You are in no way restricted to using the graphical elements as they appear in
this file.
Format
The templates are designed for posters in landscape format (Querformat). The poster size is
based on the standard A0 size, which is the largest paper format. A0 size = 118,9 cm x 84,1 cm
(46,8 x 33,1 inches).
The posters for the “Framing Nature” conference will be printed in size A1 ( = 841 x 594
mm)!
Text
To ensure readability, try not to include too much text on your poster. Around 800 -1000 words
are ideal. Break the text into shorter paragraphs. Blank space on the poster should be at least
30%.
Pictures
Posters are a visual medium, so you should make use of relevant images and graphs. Make sure
the pictures you use for your poster have a high enough resolution (200-300 dpi). Save your
pictures as JPEG, PNG, TIFF or GIF- files. Be aware of copyright regulations when taking
images from the internet.
Recommended Font Size/ Font:
Your poster should be readable from a distance, so you should choose font sizes between 28
and 60. Font sizes for the title can be up to 120. Font size for image captions and reference
section should be 18 - 24. Sans-serif fonts are easiest to read and should be used for title and
headings; serif-fonts can be used for longer text paragraphs.
Preparing the document for printing
Before submitting the document for printing, please convert the one slide that shows the final
version of your poster into a pdf file and save a copy with a meaningful file name (such as:
framingnature_poster_yourname.pdf).
The please send it to framing_nature@semiootika.ee by March 25, 2014.
Structure
Your poster should include the following sections:
Abstract
A good abstract should include a short contextualization of your research, your main research question (which
you should in some way highlight visually so it stands out), and your thesis (the answer to your research
question in one or two sentenes). It shares many characteristics with an introduction to a term paper or an
essay, but it should be more condensed and stand on its own (so you would not say things like “in this poster I
will …”)
Method
In this section, you should briefly present the methods, concepts and theoretical approach(es) you used for your
analysis. In other words, here you should define as precisely as possible how you answered the research
question.
Analysis
In this section you are asked to present your analytical argument. Relevant images or quotations from your
primary texts should be used selectively to illustrate and strengthen your argument.
Conclusion
What did you find out and what does it mean in the context of your research questions? Provide a short
summary of your thesis and results. Discuss the relevance of your findings.
References
Bibliography of primary and secondary literature cited on the poster.
Templates
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Researcher / Presenter Name
Affiliation / University
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References
Framing Nature: Signs, Stories and Ecologies of Meaning, April 29 –May 3, 2014, Tartu, Estonia
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Researcher / Presenter Name
Affiliation/ University
Title
Title
Title
Title
References
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Framing Nature: Signs, Stories and Ecologies of Meaning, April 29 –May 3, 2014, Tartu, Estonia
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