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Creating a Research Poster

Poster sessions at conferences and professional meetings are a way to visually convey the details of your research or conclusions. This guide will offer you the basics in design, content and printing resources.

What is Data Visualization?

Data visualization is a way of exploring complex patterns or large quantities of data that cannot be easily understood through a simple table or text. In a research poster, it can help you tell a story or make an argument about your findings in a way that's easier for your audience, who may only spend a few minutes with your poster, to understand. Depending on what you want to communicate, there are a variety of different tools that can help you show your findings visually. 

For a comprehensive guide on creating data visualizations, visit The University of Tennessee Knoxville's Guide to Data Visualization

Data Visualization Tools