The area available for each poster presentation is a framed surface, 8
ft in width x 4
ft in height (2.44 x 1.22 m) mounted on an individual stand. The frame
reduces the
surface size very slightly. The bottom edge of the surface is approximately
at table
height. One poster presentation will be mounted on each side of a tack
board.
Each poster surface will be identified by the name of the first author
which will be in place on the board when you arrive to mount your work.
BEFORE THE MEETING
Title
Prepare a banner for the top of your poster indicating the title, authors,
and
affiliations. Lettering in the label should be at least 1 in. (2.54 cm)
high.
Illustrations
Figures should be designed to be viewed from a distance, and should use
clear,
visible graphics. Although each figure should illustrate no more than one
or two
major points, figures need not be simple. The main points should be clear
without
extended viewing, but detail can be included for the knowledgeable viewer.
Remember that the time spent at each poster figure is determined by the
viewer, not
by the presenter, as in the case of a slide presentation in a spoken session.
Each figure or table should have a heading of one or two lines in large
type stating
the "take-home" message. Detailed information should be provided in a legend
below in smaller type. Because there is no text accompanying a poster,
the figure
legend should contain commentary that would normally appear in the body
(Results
and Discussion) of a manuscript. It should describe concisely not only
the content
of the figure but also the conclusions derived therefrom. Details of methodology
should be kept brief and should be placed at the end of the legend.
Layout
Materials should be mounted on colored poster paper or board. It is helpful
to
group logically consistent sections of the presentation on the same background
color. Muted colors provide an effective background. Use thin mounting
board.
Heavy board is difficult to keep positioned properly.
Arrange materials in columns rather than in rows. It is easier for viewers
to scan a
poster by moving systematically along it rather than by zigzagging back
and forth in
front of it. An introduction should be placed at the upper left and a conclusion
at the
lower right, both in large type. The sequence of illustrations should be
indicated
with numbers or letters at least 1 in. high, preferably in bold print.
(Omit "Fig’’ or
"Figure"; it is unnecessary and occupies too much space.)
You may find it convenient to have a separate section describing methods,
but it is
quite effective to include this information as part of the data presentation,
as
described above. Carefully chosen photographs of apparatus, or schematic
diagrams
of procedures, can convey a great deal of information about methods without
much
text. Most viewers will tend to skim or ignore long textual passages.
AT THE MEETING
The formal poster sessions will last from 9:00 am - 10:00 am . The presenting
author
should be at the board during the formal session. Posters will remain
available
for viewing until 3:00pm. Posters will need to be removed by 3:15pm.