Scholars Week
Scholars Week – Poster Guidelines and Set-up Information
Poster Size
Please adhere to standard poster dimensions of 36″ tall x 48″ wide (horizontal orientation).
How to check the dimensions or resize your poster:
- If you are using a PowerPoint template, make sure that the slide size is 36鈥� by 48鈥�. (PowerPoint -> Design tab -> Slide size on the top right -> Customize size)
- Save poster as a PDF file. To double-check the dimensions of the pdf file, go to (File -> properties, look at 鈥楶age Size鈥� under Advanced)
Selecting a Poster Template + Design
- 40+ templates with step-by-step instructions and quick tutorials to guide you through the poster design process.
- PowerPoint poster templates
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Are you getting ready to design a research poster for a class or academic conference or event? Check the for workshop opportunities.
What to include in your poster:
- Title of your research
- Your name, co-author(s) name, mentor(s) name
- Acknowledgment Section
- Required Logo(s)
To learn more about what to include in your poster, check out this helpful article about !
Logo Requirements
All poster presented on campus or at local, regional, or national conferences must include the MTSU logo. URECA students must recognize URECA in the acknowledgment section of the poster include the URECA logo.
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Multimedia (optional)
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