Abstract & Poster Guides

For students participating in the Undergraduate Research Poster Competition, we have compiled a list of resources to help you at each step of the process.

WrIting An Abstract

  1. Writing a manuscript abstract from OpenAcademics on Twitter

  2. Writing a conference abstract from OpenAcademics

  3. Abstract checklist and example from Biophysics department at Western

 

Creating A Poster

1. How to Create A Research Poster from NYU Libraries

2. How to design an award-winning conference poster from Dr. Tullio Rossi/Animate Your Science

3. Designing conference posters from Colin Purrington

 

PResenting A Poster

1. Tips for presenting your scientific poster at a conference from NeuroWire/Scientifica

2. Constructing an elevator pitch from OpenAcademics

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