Health Sciences Fair Poster Components

Students from all majors are invited to participate by developing a 5-minute presentation and a 40”x28” tabletop trifold poster with the following components:

Title

• Title of research
• Student researcher name
• Affiliation by department of Elmhurst University
• Field site supervisor

Abstract

Includes a summary of pertinent details.

Statement of the Problem

Clearly states the problem/theory and relationship to earlier work. Hypothesis statements can be listed here as well.

Methodology

Describes the methods/techniques used to measure the problem. Classic design and applied quasi-experimental designs are accepted.

Results and Conclusions

Presented in clear, appropriate summarization; graphs and figures to represent results are highly encouraged. Conclusions can be clearly listed or in a narrative.

Future Research

Where the given results are noted in terms of significance and possible implications. (A discussion section can be placed here.)

References

Empirical sources, contemporary and listed on the poster. Can also be on a handout.