An academic poster is a one-page, visually appealing presentation of work which could present and summarise information. They are usually read from a short distance away so it's important they are visually appealing and legible, with a logical layout. Normally a poster will include text, although not too much, and graphics/images.

Depending on the requirements and guidelines, you could use software such as Powerpoint or Publisher to create the poster.

Check your module handbook for guidelines on poster size (this may be A1, A2 or A3), layout (portrait or landscape) and other factors such as typefaces to use for headings, subheadings and main text.