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Supplementary study aid, not official HOSA competition material. Always confirm current rules and times in the official guidelines.
Overview
Research Poster is a scientific-style event where you present original or reviewed research on a health topic as a poster and abstract.
- It mirrors how real researchers share findings at conferences.
Format
- Submit a research abstract and poster following a scientific structure.
- You may present and answer questions about your research to judges.
Key rules
- Follow the required abstract format and poster sections.
- Research must be your own or properly attributed.
- Meet size and formatting requirements.
- Confirm specifics in the official guidelines.
Tips
- Use the standard sections: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion/Conclusion.
- State your research question and hypothesis clearly.
- Present data with simple charts and clear takeaways.
- Practice a short spoken summary and anticipate judges' questions.
What the coach looks at
- Message & Health Content — A clear, accurate health message appropriate to the audience.
- Focus & Theme — Stays on the assigned topic and communicates one strong idea.
- Visual Design — Layout, color, and balance that draw the eye and aid understanding (describe your design).
- Clarity & Text — Concise, correct wording that supports rather than clutters the visual.
- Creativity & Originality — A fresh, memorable treatment of the topic.
Practice with AI feedback
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