DESIGN AND PRESENTATION

Poster Sessions

Why a Poster?

Present: Ideas Solutions or Discoveries Results from Experiments

Connect: With Possible Collaborators Find Publishing Outlets

Research: Enhance & Revise

Visual Ideas,

Discoveries,

Experiments

Short, Repeated

Presentation

Questions and

Answers

Use Posters To

Say It !

Short Presentation or TalkQuestions & Answers

Network~ Meet New Colleagues

Write It!Handout

Poster Text

Picture It!

HandoutPoster Graphics, Charts, and Tables

Communicate, Communicate,Communicate

Choosing a Topic

Consider:• Conference

Themes• Call for

Participation

• Proposal Guidelines

Who Cares? Your Colleagues

Engaging and Interesting Topic? Invites Discussion and Questions?

You! Enthusiasm? Interest?

Can You Visualize It? Charts Graphs Pictures

Submitting a Proposal

National ConferencesState and Regional Conferences

Local Events

Where to

Submit?

Proposal Guidelines

Follow Submission Guidelines!

Pay Attention to Requirements Deadlines Abstract Word Count

Focus on Your Idea Original Engaging

Titles Matter Make it Interesting Tie it to the Conference Theme Must Display Well on Poster

Proposal Tips

Designing the Poster

Follow the Guidelines Poster Size Language

Decide on the Objectives for Your PosterPlan Your Layout

Sections to IncludePlan Your Theme

Colors Font Graphics

Proofread and Error Check

Design Tips

Follow the KISS & DRY

Principles

Text• Should Be Short•Big & Easy to Read

Use Section Headings• To Divide Poster• Keep Them Short

•Align Them in the Same Direction

Use Subheadings and Captions

Use Bullets•Avoid Sub-Bullets• Avoid Long Lists

Be Consistent•Align Headings in the Same Direction

• Font Colors and Type• Bullet Design

Avoid fonts that are script or difficult to read.

More Tips

Consider the Quality of Your Pictures and Graphics

Distribute Content Evenly Over PosterCreate an Eye-Catching BannerKeep Your Writing Concise Make Sure Text and Graphics FlowKeep Graphs and Tables SimpleGive Emphasis to Important DataUse White Space Wisely Use a Graphic Instead of Text Whenever

Possible

Programs and Printing

Publisher Vs. PowerPoint Use Publisher for Larger Sizes

Proofread Before Printing!! Only Print Once ~ Printing is $$

Print EarlyTime to Work Around Technical Difficulties

Time to Reprint if Needed

Examples

The Good, The Bad, and The UGLY!

Visually Appealing

http://gc2009.graphicon.ru/authors/posterformatting

Good Use of Graphics and Text

http://gc2009.graphicon.ru/authors/posterformatting

http://www.castdiv.org/DirectorsAward.htm

Award Winning Poster

http://tos.org/resources/publications/sci_speaking/bad_poster.pdf

Bad Example!

Do Not Do This

Presenting The Poster

Arrive Early to PrepareStand by Your Poster, but

off to one SideDress Appropriately

Not Too Casual Colors Work with Poster

Know the Information on Your Poster Be Ready to Think on Your

Feet Be Ready to Answer

QuestionsHave a Prepared Overview

5-15 minutes Rehearse It!

Work Your Audience Gauge Interest To Decide

How Much Information to Share Avoid Monopolizing

Someone’s Time Engage in Conversation

Do Not Ignore People Distribute Your Time

Appropriately Network Gather Business Cards

and Follow-Up Greet the Audience

Make Eye-Contact Smile

Handouts

Include Contact Information

Follow Theme & Colors of Poster

Make Enough Copies

Your Assignment

Drum Roll Please…..

The Goals

Present ideas in a clear, concise, appealing visual format.

Prepare a short oral presentation and written handout to enhance and summarize the visual presentation.

Respond to participant's questions and comments in a professional and appropriate manner.

Connect with colleagues who are possible future collaborators.

Your Topic

Describe Job Requirements

Provide Career Outlook

Your Proposal

A 300 Word Abstract Due by June 11

Abstract Should Tell the Purpose of the Research

Research Question or Hypothesis Explain What You Would Like to Learn, Identify, or

Discover Include Your Research Plan

Make People Want to Visit Your Poster

Your Poster

Posters Should be: 4 feet X 6 feetDirection Should be: LandscapeInclude:

Abstract Title Author Names Section Headings Graphics, Charts, and/or Tables

Poster Specifications

Font Size Minimums Readable 3 Feet Away From Poster

Title – 72pt Authors- 56 pt

Section Headings- 36 pt Body Text- 24 pt Captions – 20 pt

Choose Crisp, Clear Font Avoid cursive or cutesy fonts

Presenting Your Poster

Poster Session Will be Held July 2 from 11:30-12:30 You Will Need to Stand by Your Poster During This

TimeSmile, Make Eye Contact, and Greet

Attendees Prepare a Less Than 5 Minute “Canned”

Presentation Be Prepared to Repeat

Practice Questions and Answers Be Ready to Answer and Ask Questions Connect With Your Audience

Your Handouts

Have at Least One Handout at the Poster Session 1 Page is Ideal – 3 Pages Maximum Make Enough Copies for all Attendees

Include Title of Poster Your Contact Information

Support the Purpose of Your Poster Presentation But Not Simply a Replica of Your Poster

Match the Colors and Graphics of Your Poster

Due Dates

Proposal Due June 11Poster Must be Printed by June 25Poster Session: July 2, 11:30-12:30 in

Amargosa Including

Handouts Less Than 5 Minute Presentations Questions and Answers

Arrive Early for Set Up

Questions?