The Nurses Association of the Counties of Long Island (NACLI) is extending an invitation to Registered Nurses to submit an abstract for a poster presentation at LaGuardia Community College’s Research Day on November 1, 2022.

Abstract Guidelines:
The abstract is a brief version of your poster so the most important facts must be gleaned and shaped into a coherent statement.

Required Format for EVIDENCE–BASED PRACTICE Abstracts:

• Title for the evidence-based practice presentation
• Primary Investigator(s) name and credential
• Institution/Hospital affiliation, city and state
• Co-investigator(s) name and credentials
• Body of the abstract to include the following:
  • Identification of the problem – Overview
  • EBP Question/Purpose
  • Methods/Evidence
  • Significance of Findings/Outcomes
  • Implications for nurses and future research

Submitting your Abstract
Use the following guidelines for formatting and submitting your abstract:

• Abstracts should be single-spaced. Please use a 12-point font. The following APA margins must be used: top 1 inch; bottom 1 inch; left 1 inch; right 1 inch.
• In 100 to 350 words, provide detailed information to address the questions for the “Required Format for EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE Abstracts” listed above.
• Abstract submissions will only be accepted via email.
• email: Attach copy of the abstract and your Information Form and email to nursingresearch@lagcc.cuny.edu.
• Please be sure to include the words “Research Abstract Submission” or “EBP Abstract Submission” in the subject line of your email.
• Only acceptable formats for emailing include .doc, .docx, or .rtf.

Poster Presentation Guidelines
A poster session is a graphic presentation of an author’s EBP project. Authors illustrate their study findings by displaying graphs, photos, diagrams, and a small amount of text on poster boards.

• Dimensions – Posters must be a maximum of 4′ x 8′. (i.e. Height = 4′, Width=8′) landscape orientation. The minimum size recommended is 24 inches by 36 inches so attendees can see the poster at a minimum of 10 feet away.
• Only materials that can be mounted on the provided easels are allowed for poster presentations.
• Neither LaGuardia Community College nor NACLI have the funds available to cover poster printing costs. Both the production of the poster and associated costs are the responsibility of the presenters.

Helpful Tips for Making Posters

• Don’t wait until the last minute. Creating and printing an effective poster presentation takes time.
• Aim for clarity and simplicity.
• Lay your poster sections in a logical order.
• Be sure to include the abstract title, author names, and the institution where the work was completed.
• Use a type size that can be read easily from a considerable distance (4 feet or more). Try using a type between 14 – 20 pt. The title should be larger than the rest of the text. Select a legible font such as Times Roman, Times New Roman, Baskerville, or Palatino.
• Posters should stimulate discussion, not give a long presentation. Therefore, keep text to a minimum, emphasize graphics, and make sure every item in your poster is necessary.
• Space your information proportionally: divide your poster either horizontally or vertically into three or four sections, and place your materials within those spaces. Like a layout of a magazine.
• When choosing a background, remember that neutral or gray colors will be easier on the eyes than a bright color. In addition, color photos look best when mounted on gray.

Helpful Tips for a Successful Poster Presentation

This year the posters will not be printed and presented as it’s been done in previous years. Instead, you will present your poster virtually.

Poster Content
The ideal poster is designed to tell the story of your research project:

• What question(s) did you ask, how did you strive to answer your question(s), and what did you conclude from your studies?
• Where are you now? Is this the end of your work, or a step in a longer journey?
• What have you learned through your research?
• What is the key idea you would like your audience to remember about your project? Consider your audience members, who may not be experts in your field, in order to invite conversation and attract attention.

Poster Design

• Create a title that is short and will draw interest.
• Include your name and names of any collaborators.
• Be concise with word count Use text that is clear and to the point.
• Use bullets, numbering, and headlines to make it easy to read.
• Add graphs, charts, and photos with colors and fonts that are pleasing to the eye.
• Create a consistent and clean layout. Your story should “flow” logically.
• Include acknowledgments of your advisor(s) etc.

Poster Creation
You can use PowerPoint or Google Slides to make your poster

Getting Started instructions

PowerPoint

1. In PowerPoint, begin by creating a 1-slide PowerPoint presentation – choose a blank slide. (the entire poster must be contained in only one slide.)
2. Adjust the size to make the poster dimensions a maximum of 36″ x 48″ or 48″ x 36″ or a smaller size if desired.
3. Save your poster as a .pptx file while you are working on it. (When you are all finished and ready to submit your poster, save a copy as a .pdf)
4. The poster file size may not exceed 10MB.

PowerPoint Template

Google Slides

1. Go to slides.google.com in your browser
2. Click the big “+” symbol to start a new slideshow
3. In “File / Page Setup” choose “Custom” and set the size of your slide to 48″ x 36″ or 36″ x 48″ or a smaller size if desired.
4. In “Slide / Apply Layout” choose “Blank”
5. When you are all finished and ready to submit your poster, choose “File / Download” and choose “PDF Document”
6. Make sure your PDF does not exceed 10MB before submitting it.