Applying Technology to Facilitate Poster Presentations

Abstract

Because college graduates with baccalaureate degrees in psychology are often employed in positions that are not directly related to psychology, we offer a rationale for introducing applied technological skills in the classroom. We focus specifically on presentation software, primarily as a vehicle for creating posters. Given the surge in popularity of poster presentations and the impact of high-quality visual displays, we review sources of information for preparing posters and graphs. We also offer guidelines for the use of PowerPoint™ presentation software to create single-unit poster presentations, a skill applicable in a variety of academic and employment settings.