In this workshop participants will learn how to create effective conference, research, and assignment posters, as well as learn how to effectively present the information on the poster.

Agenda:

• Brief overview of presentation skills
• Posters' sources of inspiration and sample conference posters
• Exercise (Think-Pair-Share) poster critique
• Design dos and dont's (fonts, colour, image use, layout, etc)
• Comparison of basic design programs and tools (PowerPoint, Canva, PikoChart)
• Brief demo: Powerpoint poster setup
• Practice Time: PowerPoint

Should you fail to withdraw 48+ hours in advance, thereby preventing your colleagues on the waitlist from filling in your spot, your library account will be charged $10 per missed workshop. Please note, it is your responsibility to sign next to your name on the attendance sheet for each workshop session. A blank signature spot will result in a penalty charge.

Instructor: Vincci Lui, Gerstein Librarian

Location: Bissell Building, 140 St. George Street, Fourth Floor, 417