This research guide supports graduate students in the Counselor Education program throughout their work on their capstone projects. It offers essential tips, useful templates, and curated links to resources, streamlining the research process and enhancing project quality.
Tips for Each Type of Capstone Project
Posters are visual displays of your research findings. They combine concise text with graphics, allowing researchers to communicate their work in an engaging format while facilitating discussions with viewers. Refer to the resources below for tips and tricks when planning out the design of your poster. Also, see the boxes at the bottom of this page for more information!
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How to Design & Print a Poster with PowerPointTips and Tricks!
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Making an Exciting Poster in the Arts and HumanitiesTips on how to design and present your poster.
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NYU Libraries: How to Create a Research PosterTips to help get you started and understand how to make a good poster.
Whether you are writing a research paper, a thesis, or a reflection, refer to the following resources for assistance on your project!
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APA Citation HelpRefer to this guide for helpful resources regarding all things APA!
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Guide on Researching and Writing a PaperRefer to this guide for assistance going through the basic steps for a major research project.
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SUNY Brockport Writing TutoringClick here to learn more about the free writing tutoring services that SUNY Brockport has to offer!
Resources for Printing and Buying Posters
Color printing is available at the central SUNY Brockport campus in Drake Memorial Library. Black and white printing is available on both the Brockport Downtown campus and the main campus. Need help printing or finding a tri-fold poster? View some of the sources linked below.
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Brockport Printing FAQsHaving trouble printing? Refer to this FAQ page!
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Dollar TreeCheapest option! White Cardboard Trifold Presentation Boards, 27.25x39.25 in.
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Walmart: Tri-Fold Project PresentationVery affordable! $2.22 for one 14"x22" poster.
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Brockport BookstoreLocated on Brockport's central campus. $7.98 for one poster.
Resources for Creating a Poster Design
Not sure where to start with designing the layout of your poster, or where to create the parts for it? Try one of the sources below!
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CanvaCreate a free account!
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PosterPresentations.comTemplates for creating posters in a very specific presentation format.
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Templates.netTemplates for creating a poster through PowerPoint.
URL: https://library.brockport.edu/edc
