CERCA Video Tutorials
These videos discuss the entire CERCA process, from tips and tricks to ease your poster creation to what to do when you're ready to print.
View the entire Large Format Student Posters Video Playlist, or select a specific tutorial from the list below:
BITS offers PowerPoint training, scheduled and by request, in support of Student Research Day.
Contact us to set up an appointment, and/or view our workshop schedule and register online.
Click "Browse Offerings" and then select the "Student Research Day" category.
Note: Scheduled workshops will run at various times between the end of March through the April 18th Register Online!
PowerPoint - The Software of Choice in Making Posters
Why PowerPoint?
- Ease of Use
- Poster templates are available (see below)
- PowerPoint is widely available on campus
Preparing Your Poster
Check out the important poster requirements at http://plot.uwec.edu/
The Tips & Tricks page ( http://plot.uwec.edu/tips.asp ) lists important design guidelines, including recommended fonts, required elements, the downloadable Excellence Medallion, and poster examples. Instructions for submitting your poster for printing are available on the Instructions for Plotting page
( http://plot.uwec.edu/instructions.asp )
Resources
- http://www.uwec.edu/leiszgj/posters
This page has some tips to get you started, and a link to a PowerPoint template to use as a starting point.
- The size is 42 x 46 horizontal and you must have the Excellence Seal on the poster somewhere. For additional requirements, see http://www.uwec.edu/leiszgj/posters
- http://plot.uwec.edu
This is where you go when you are ready to print. The Seal University seal, helpful tips, and FAQ's can be obtained at this web site.
- http://www.uwec.edu/orsp/Students/ResearchDay.htm
Visit the web site of the Office of Research and Sponsored programs, for research day application guidelines, due dates, and other requirements.
- W:\BITS\Events\Student_Research_Day\PowerPoint\WORKSHOP FILES\Other
2 and 3 column templates for Powerpoint Posters
