Booklets

Booklets and pamphlets can be used to supplement an IQP or even replace the traditional report format (at the discretion of your advisors/sponsors). They can be used to tell the story of your project using plenty of visuals (photographs, graphics, formatted text) in a compact form. Booklets or pamphlets are visually appealing to look at and will typically be easier to read and digest than a full-length report, making them great at being able to quickly disseminate the information about your project to a wider audience.

Preferred file format for IQPs: PDF

Resources

Software

The following software is recommended to create and edit booklets/pamphlets.

Microsoft Publisher (WPI SUPPORTED)
  • Publisher is used to create booklet style reports.
  • This software is available on any WPI computer or through Office365
  • Compatible with Windows and macOS
  • Free for the WPI community
Piktochart
  • Used to create infographics/presentations/reports.
  • This software is available online.
  • Compatible with all major web browsers.
  • A free plan is available, but paid subscription based plans exist.

Booklet/Pamphlet Tips

Basic Tips

  • Use many visuals to supplement text
  • Use background colors or graphics on pages to create an interesting design
  • Select a font that is readable and visually appealing

Sample Projects with Effective Use of Booklets

STEAM Machine as a Vehicle for Educational and Community Engagement in Rural Shkodra

A page of the STEAM Albania IQP

This report demonstrates the effective use of graphic design, color, and photographs in creating a booklet style report. This was an IQP done by Adam Collins, Jason McGrath, Joseph Niski, and Summer Thurlow.

Realizing the Promise of the LC5 Kinderpitch Program

A page from the Kinderpitch Albania IQP

This report demonstrates the effective use of color, visual layout, photographs, and text formatting. This was an IQP done by Amanda Maffeo, Everett Johnson, Norman Delorey, and Sebastian Stypulkowski.

An Exploration of Sense of Place: Tirana’s Historic Center

A page from the Sense of Place Albania IQP

This report demonstrates the effective use of color, text formatting, and photographs in creating a booklet style report. This was an IQP done by Daniel Savukinas, James Andon, Kyle Heavey, and Paisley Haskell.