Creating Research Posters

Learning Objectives

  • Learn what a research poster is, and why you might want to create one
  • Explore print layout principles and how they relate to creating effective research posters
  • Learn how to create and lay out a poster in a number of different programs, including PowerPoint, Illustrator, and InDesign
  • Understand what needs to be taken into consideration when printing a poster on a plotter
  • Learn how to ensure your poster looks its best when printing

Prerequisite Skills

  • Basic computer skills, including how to use a keyboard and a mouse

For a more in-depth look at the content of Creating Research Posters, view the title contents below.

Important note for participants not affiliated with IU

  • This course contains training material only. 
  • Participants who are not affiliated with Indiana University will need your own access to installed and licensed software, according to the training topic. This will allow you to follow along and participate in the hands-on exercises.
  • If you do not have access to the needed software, you can still enroll in the online course and read the course content.

More information about this course

This online course is free to everyone and available for enrollment through IU Expand.

This course consists of a series of short lessons, examples, demonstrations, practice quizzes, and hands-on exercises.

To complete the course content, you will need:

  • a web browser and internet access to use the course material on IU Expand.
  • a copy of the software relevant to the training installed on your computer.

Introduction to Research Posters

Learn about what constitutes a research poster, as well as what you'll need to create one, in this video introduction to the Creating Research Posters training.