Foreword: A 3-Credit Course in a Book
Acknowledgments
Preface: Helping Authors Communicate Their Message
Introduction: How to Use This Book
Part I: Getting Started
Chapter 1: What is a Poster Presentation?
Chapter 2: Why Give a Poster Presentation?
Chapter 3: Defining Your Topic
Chapter 4: Writing Your Topic and Abstract
Chapter 5: Who is Your Target Reader?
Part II: Securing Poster Presentation Opportunities
Chapter 6: Finding Venues to Present
Chapter 7: Finding Funding for Your Presentation
Chapter 8: Creating and Submitting Your Poster Presentation Proposal
Chapter 9: Giving Your Idea the Best Pitch
Part III: Creating Your Message
Chapter 10: Developing a Plan and Timeline
Chapter 11: Understanding the Parts of a Poster
Chapter 12: Creating a Content Outline
Chapter 13: Writing Your First Draft
Chapter 14: Deciding on What Information to Express Visually
Chapter 15: Keeping Track of Your Sources and References
Chapter 16: Editing Your Draft
Chapter 17: Following a Style Manual
Chapter 18: Getting Feedback from Colleagues and Reviewers
Part IV: Creating the Poster
Chapter 19: Getting Started
Chapter 20: Understanding Text Sizes, Layout, and More
Chapter 21: Using Whitespace and Color
Chapter 22: Creating Eye Catching Visuals
Chapter 23: Your Final Draft and Final Review
Chapter 24: Submitting and Printing Your Poster
Part V: Presenting Your Poster and Beyond
Chapter 25: Giving a Presentation
Chapter 26: Handouts, Networking, and Follow Ups
Chapter 27: Promoting Your Work
Chapter 28: Growing Your Poster into an Article and Beyond
Sample Forms
References
Bibliography
Resources
Index
About the Author