Poster Presentations
Note: These guidelines are only applicable to the convention being conducted in Indianapolis, Ind., USA, 31 October – 4 November 2009.
Poster Display Information
The honor society will supply the poster board for displaying your presentation.
- Board color: White
- Board format: Horizontal
- Dimensions: 4 feet (height) by 6 feet (width) or 1.219 meters (height) by 1.829 meters (width)
- No tables, electronics or audio/visual equipment are allowed in the poster viewing area.
- Presenters should bring VELCRO to fasten the poster to the board.
Poster Viewing Times
NEW! All posters will be on display throughout the convention.
Poster Setup/Take Down Times
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Posters may be set up from 7:00 am (0700) – 8:00 am (0800) on Sunday, 1 November 2009.
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Posters and all materials must be removed by 5:00 (1700) pm on Tuesday, 3 November.
Note: Materials not removed by this time will be discarded.
General Poster Recommendations
- Be sure that your poster attracts attention, emphasizes important points, reads easily and stimulates interest.
- Facts should be printed in single phrases or words.
- Facts can be printed on separate sheets of paper according to major headings.
- Define unfamiliar or complex terms as simply as possible.
- Use pictorial or graphic illustrations to clarify and enhance a message.
- Use typeface that is legible from 6 feet away.
- Use a consistent font.
- Use a minimal amount of punctuation.
- View should be able to grasp the total message in five minutes.
Additional Suggestions
Creating Posters with PowerPoint
Developing a Poster Presentation
Poster Presentation of Research Work