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The ABCs of academic poster presentation

BDJ Student volume 28, pages 14–16 (2021)Cite this article

Tulsi Patel, DCT1, Royal London Hospital, Barts NHS Trust

  • Academic posters are an excellent way to summarise and display your work

  • It is important to read the conference requirements carefully before preparing your poster

  • Adopt a clear, concise and easy to follow design

  • Preparing the poster in advance, practising your presentation and formulating answers to anticipated questions is essential

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Patel, T. The ABCs of academic poster presentation. BDJ Student 28, 14–16 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41406-020-0173-3

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