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<h1><img src='images/h1_poster_guidelines.png' alt='Effective Posters' /></h1>

<p>A poster should be complete and self-supporting so that different 
viewers may read at their leisure. The author should only need to 
supplement or discuss particular points raised during inquiry. Remember 
that several people of varying degrees of interest and experience may be 
viewing your poster at once. Therefore, you will want to make your 
points as complete and brief as possible. </p>
<h2>Planning </h2>
<p>Posterboards are 4' tall x 8' wide (1.2 meters x 2.4 meters); we recommend using a space of 4' 
tall x 6' wide for your entire poster. The most effective use of the 
space would be in grid plan arranged in columns. This prevents viewers 
from having to cross back and forth in front of each other. Materials 
should be mounted on colored poster paper or board. Allow for distance 
when printing and planning layouts. The standard elements are: 
Introduction, Methods, Results (with supporting figures), and a 
Conclusion or Summary. Type should be easily seen from a short distance. 
Using the guidelines above, the introduction would be placed at the 
upper left, and the conclusion at the lower right, both in large type. 
It is not necessary to post a copy of the abstract. </p>
<h2>Illustrations </h2>
<p>Figures should also be easily seen from a distance. Use clear 
graphics and large type to accomplish this. The main points should be 
straightforward without extended viewing, but details should be included 
for those who might wish to discuss it. Because the amount of text is 
restricted, the figure legend could contain some of the commentary that 
would usually be contained in the body of a manuscript. </p>
<h2>Text </h2>
<ul>
<li>Minimize narrative. </li>
<li>Use large type in short separated paragraphs. </li>
<li>Do not set entire paragraphs in boldface or capital letters. </li>
<li>Numbered or bulleted lists are a concise but effective way to 
  convey a series of points. </li>
</ul>
<h2>Title </h2>
<p>Prepare a banner for the top of the poster indicating the abstract 
title, author(s) and affiliation(s). Lettering should be about 1 1/4 
inches high for the title, 3/4 inches high for the author's names and 
1/2 inch high for affiliations. </p>
<h2>Presenting Your Poster</h2>
<p>Poster sessions will be scheduled on Thursday, January 27, 
Friday, January 28 and Saturday, January 29. The presenting author 
must be present at least one full hour during the assigned session 
and the other authors should be present during the remaining time.</p>
<p>See Poster Assignments to 
determine which poster session you are in. See the Poster Schedule to determine the 
date and time of your poster session.</p>