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Oral and Poster Presentation Instructions

 

Oral Presentations

  • Ensure you use PowerPoint and that the resolution is in widescreen format.
  • Use standard fonts (e.g. Helvetica, Times New Roman, or Courier).
  • Text size on slides should be 20 points or larger.
  • Graphics files should be embedded into each presentation (not linked), scaled appropriately, and not be larger than 10MB and 800x600.
  • Motion graphics (videos) must also be embedded and playable directly on the presentation. 
  • Each presenter (or group of presenters) will be allowed 10 minutes to give the presentation, followed by 5 minutes for questions (15 minutes total).
  • For additional additional information, access our Tips for Oral Presentations/Public Speaking page.

  • Please ensure you are using the correct SDSU logo and following branding guidelines for accessibility and legibility. Visit the SDSU brand portal or refer to this one-page visual identity guide to learn about applying our brand, logos, and design elements.

Poster Presentations

  • File Format: Ensure your poster is saved as a reduced-size PDF to minimize file size and ensure smooth printing.
  • Poster Size: Posters must be sized correctly at 56 W" x 42 L" for printing. Double-check your dimensions before submitting.
  • For instructions on how to prepare and print your poster, check out the library poster printing website and the library guide with tips and a guide on presenting. 
  • For additional information, access our Tips for Poster Presentations page.  
  • You can start with one of the SDSU poster templates. It is not required, but it is a good starting point and we encourage creativity and originality. 
  • Instructional Technology Services prints posters for conferences other than the SDSU Student Symposium.

  • Please ensure you are using the correct SDSU logo and following branding guidelines for accessibility and legibility. Visit the SDSU brand portal or refer to this one-page visual identity guide to learn about applying our brand, logos, and design elements.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].