Most reputable, scholarly conferences and research-spotlight events take the poster session as seriously as all the other sessions they offer. This means that you should expect to have to apply for a poster session and that your submission may not be accepted if it doesn't meet the event's academic standards. ! Be leery of participating in any event that takes every submission without any sort of academic review - this could indicate that it is a Predatory Conference. |
To increase your chance of success make sure to:
Typical elements of an abstract include:
Take time to familiarize yourself with the typical abstract writing style for your discipline, e.g., look for a few related articles from your field of research and read the abstracts. Ask yourself:
Abstract Writing Guides
Guide to Writing a Poster Abstract - (U.S.) National Council of University Research Administrators (General/cross-disciplinary advice)
Characteristics of an Abstract - Scientific Posters: A Learner's Guide - Ohio State
Tips for Writing Conference Paper Abstracts - NC State University: Department of History
Tips for Writing a Successful Abstract for a Presentation - Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists [PDF download]
Abstracts for Conference Presentations Proposals - George Mason University: College of Humanities and Social Sciences
How to Write an Abstract - UC Davis Health Center for Nursing Science [PDF download]
Five Steps to a Brilliant Abstract - Arts & Humanities Division, Council of Undergraduate Research.