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Research Posters

How should the writing look on my poster?

  Narrative Style Writing Style

Preferred

Writing in 3rd person.

  • "Responses revealed..."
  • "Participants were asked..."
  • Use full, complete sentences
  • Have 1-2 paragraphs per section
  • Some bullet points OK if you have a short list
Less Preferred

Writing in 1st person.

  • "I observed..."
  • "We hypothesized..."
  • Don't write only using bullet points.

Narrative style is how you tell the story. Writing style is your actual writing to convey the story.

However you choose to write your poster's text is ultimately your decision.