# Poster Resources

# Poster Templates

### Official Poster Template for Create @ State:

[Create@State Hybrid Poster Template Portrait2.pptx](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1924)

You are welcome to use other poster templates and styles as long as they meet the [guidelines](https://kb.astate.edu/books/create-at-state-573/page/setting-poster-size-and-saving-as-pdf).

Additional Templates:

[Create@State Updated Poster Template](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1884)

[Old Style Create at State Poster Template\_Vertical.pptx](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1905)

[Old Style Create at State Poster Template\_Horizontal.pptx](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1906)

# Guidelines for Posters

#### <span style="text-decoration: underline;">**All posters presented at Create@State should follow these guidelines:** </span>

1. **The poster size should be 36"x48" or 48"x36".** See "Setting Poster Size and Saving as PDF" instructions below and "[Poster Templates](https://kb.astate.edu/books/create-at-state-573/page/poster-templates)".
2. **Poster should be digitally created and professionally printed.** See "[Poster Printing](https://kb.astate.edu/books/create-at-state-573/page/printing-a-poster)" resource
3. **Title, name of presenter(s), and faculty mentor(s) name(s) should be clearly listed at the top of the poster.**
4. **Include all appropriate logos for A-State, academic college, and any organizations or entities that have significantly contributed to your project.** (For example, if your project is funded by a grant, include the grant agency logo on your poster)

**Setting Poster Size and Saving as PDF**

- **Open PowerPoint**
    - Start a new blank presentation OR
    - Open an existing template
- **Open Slide Size Settings (this may already be done if you are using a template)**
    
    
    - Go to the **Design** tab.
    - Click **Slide Size** on the right end of the toolbar.
    - Select **Custom Slide Size**.
- **Enter the Required Poster Size**  
    Choose **one** of the required dimensions:
    
    
    - **36 inches (height) × 48 inches (width)** for **landscape** posters
    - **48 inches (height) × 36 inches (width)** for **portrait** posters  
        Make sure the **Orientation** matches your chosen layout.
- **Apply Scaling**  
    When prompted:
    
    
    - Choose **Ensure Fit** to prevent content from being cut off,  
        **or**
    - Choose **Maximize** to scale content up (you may need to re-adjust elements).
- **Design Your Poster**  
    Insert text, images, charts, and layout elements.
    
    
    - Use **View → Zoom** for easier editing.
    - Use **Arrange** tools under the **Home** tab for alignment and spacing.
- **Export as PDF**  
    Useful for printing or submission:
    
    
    - Go to **File → Export → Create PDF Document**.
    - Select **Standard** and click **Publish**.

# Printing a Poster

The Office of Student Research and Scholarship will print your Create@State poster at no cost. To have your poster printed:

1. Save your poster according to the [guidelines](https://kb.astate.edu/books/create-at-state-573/page/setting-poster-size-and-saving-as-ppt-file)
2. Navigate to the 2026 [Create@State page on ARCH](https://arch.astate.edu/evn-createstate/)
3. Create an ARCH account if you do not have one (ARCH does not have single sign on with A-State, be sure to save your username and password in a secure location)
4. Click on the Submit Poster link
5. Fill in the required fields, upload your file, and in the **COMMENTS** field type "Print my poster" along with the name of the person picking up the poster at Create@State.

*\*Posters will be picked up when you check-in for the event.\*  
  
**IMPORTANT: Deadline to request a Free Poster Printing is Wednesday, April 8th***

# Design Resources: Quality Assessment Research

Example Poster:

[Quality Assessment\_Riley Jackson 2025.pdf](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1892)

# Design Resources: Observational Research



# Design Resources: Creative Works



# Design Resources: Basic or Experimental Research

Example Poster #1

[Basic-Exper\_KennonH\_Create@State.pdf](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1889)

Example Poster #2

[Basic-Exper\_Cara Pirani 2025.pdf](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1891)

# Tips and Tricks for Making a Great Presentation

Slides from [Create@State](mailto:Create@State) Poster Prep Workshop 3/17/27.

Click on attachment at top left of screen in red to download a PDF of presentation slides.