POSTER FORMAT

1 Participants must produce their own poster according to the poster template.

2 The theme of the poster must follow UTM’s branding guideline including logo and
tagline.
3 Poster size is A1 size (594mm x 841mm)

4 Poster orientation must be in Portrait (Width: 594mm & Height: 841mm).

5 The main contents of the poster must include:

i. Background / Problem Statement

Eg :
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What problem/goal does research address?
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Why is problem important? Interesting?
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Why are current solutions insufficient?
ii. Methodology
Eg :
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What are different approaches to problem? Pros/Cons?
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Which alternative did you choose?
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How did you do what you did?
iii. Findings / Expected Findings
Eg :
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Experimental results: performance graphs, tables
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Prototype implementation description (and evaluation)
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Description of new method for studying (new) problem
iv. Significance of Project
Eg : to the field of study, community, etc

v. Conclusions
Eg : Give a memorable conclusion / Propose future prospects / Elaborate
on ideas spelled out in the intro / Challenge the audience

6 Poster should be printed in English version.

7 Relevant images/diagrams/ figures must be included.

8 Researcher’s photo and details are located at the bottom of each poster.

9. Poster exhibition will be held from 15th – 19th September 2018.

GUIDELINES FOR RESEARCH POSTER SUBMISSION

1. Text
 a. Avoid long texts.
b. Use short sentences.
c. Emphasize text to illustrate research.

2. Vocabulary
a. Use simple and clear words.
b. Avoid acronyms.

3. Visualization
a. A roomy and coloured presentation draws the attention and encourages
reading.
b. Align visual objects.
c. Local background can give context and highlight important ideas.
d. Avoid large areas of dark coloured background, it warps the paper.
e. Apply a uniform colour code.

4. Illustrations
a. Graphs: simplify them to the maximum. (Include only absolutely
necessary data.)
b. Photographs: give the context, the scale. (Complex equations,
formulas: only if necessary)