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Describe the specific formatting recommendations for text size, text organization, and layout flow when designing a psychology research poster.
Question: Describe the specific formatting recommendations for text size, text organization, and layout flow when designing a psychology research poster.
Sample answer: A research poster should use large fonts, such as points for the title and points for the main content. The text should be organized under clear headings using short sentences or bullet points rather than dense paragraphs. Additionally, the content should flow vertically in columns from top to bottom.
Key points:
- Use points for the title text.
- Use points for the main content text.
- Organize text using short sentences or bulleted points instead of dense paragraphs.
- Format the layout to flow vertically in columns.
Rubric: Full credit is awarded for recalling the specific recommended font sizes, the preferred text format (bullets or short sentences), and the correct layout direction (vertical columns).
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