Pro tip:  Not using a template and starting from scratch? 

Remember to resize your canvas to the right size in PowerPoint (often 36x48 inches or 36x56 inches, instead of the default 8.5x11 inches).

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• Couldn't fit everything into your poster?  Include extra key information,  in an concise 1-page handout.
• Include your Works Cited list and any supplementary readings your audience might find of interest.
• Don't have time to make a handout from scratch?  Print out colour mini copies of your poster to distribute, so that attendees won't have to rely on their grainy photos of your poster.