LibGuides: Nursing: Presenting and posters

Resources

Creating a Poster/ePoster in PowerPoint

One of the ways to create a Poster/ePoster is using a PowerPoint application. You can find a printable document below that will guide you through the steps to create a poster.

Creating a Poster/ePoster in PowerPoint

Useful Links

Create your own posters - Microsoft
Microsoft has guidance on how to create posters using Microsoft Office programs.
Canva
Canva is a website that allows you to use templates to create posters. You can sign up for a free account.
Academic posters - The University of Melbourne
This PDF by The University of Melbourne provides guidance on academic posters.
Build an impactful poster - Monash University
Monash University has created a step-by-step guide for creating a poster that has an impact.
Making a research poster in Microsoft PowerPoint- Lincoln Psychology (Video)
How to create a traditional research poster for an academic conference using PowerPoint.
Poster Basics - New York University Libraries
New York University Libraries covers the basics of poster creation, including what creates a good poster.
Making a poster in PowerPoint
This video gives guidance on creating a poster for a conference, including following the conference presentation guidelines.
How to make an academic poster
This journal article discusses what makes a successful academic poster.
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Inserting Footnotes

How to insert Footnote in Word (Video)
This tutorial video demonstrates the process of adding a footnote to a Word document.

30 Ways To Manage Speaking Anxiety
Tips to manage and reduce the fear of public speaking.
Death by PowerPoint (and how to fight it)
A humorous and informative guideline on making your presentation engaging.
Oral presentation
Comprehensive guide to public speaking.
Visual Presentations – The Right and Wrong Way
Learn the difference between ‘beautiful slides’ and ‘effective visual slides’ in a presentation.

15 Strategies for Painless Presentations by Lynn F. Jacobs; Jeremy S. Hyman
Follow these tips to help you improve your public speaking skills.
The Book on Public Speaking by Topher Morrison; Joel Comm (Foreword by)
You will be privy to the most current methods for speaking to an audience for maximum impact .
A Student's Guide to Presentations by Barbara Chivers; Michael Shoolbred
This book gives you a detailed guide to the preparation and delivery of both individual and group presentations. It takes you through all the practical stages necessary to complete a presentation and obtain excellent marks.

Presentation structure
Outlines the importance of structure and flow in an effective presentation.
Leading group discussions
Techniques you can use to promote and facilitate group discussions.
Tips for visual aids
Ways to enhance and optimise the visual elements in your presentations.
Presentation checklist
All the tasks that need to be completed when preparing for an oral presentation.
Speaking effectively
How to use good verbal and non-verbal skills to communicate your message clearly.
Using notes
How to write and hold notes so that they enable rather than detract from your presentation.
Dealing with nerves
Tips for creating a positive mindset to perform well in presentations.

Oral presentations

Speak Up! examines the planning, research, writing and delivery of an oral presentation.

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