Poster Presentations

These guidelines are only applicable to the International Research Congress being held in Singapore, 7-11 July 2008. For presentations at other events, please consult the event Web site.

Poster Display Information
Poster Set-Up / Take Down Times
General Poster Recommedations
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Poster Display Information

Sigma Theta Tau International will supply the poster board to display your presentation.
No tables, chairs, electronics or audio/visual equipment are allowed in the poster viewing area.
Board color: White
Board format: Vertical
Board dimensions: 1m width by 2.44m height (3¼‘ width by 8’ height)
Posters can only be attached using double-sided tape or adhesive Velcro® strips to the poster boards. Presenters are responsible for supplying (or bringing) their own adhesive Velcro® or double-sided tape!

Posters may be set up from 8:00 am – 9:15 am (0800 – 0915) on the date(s) scheduled for presentation.
Posters and all materials must be removed by 5:00 pm (1700) on the last day of presentation. Note: materials not removed by this time will be discarded.

Be sure that your poster attracts attention, emphasizes important points, is easy to read 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 six feet away.
Use a consistent font.
Use a minimal amount of punctuation.
View should be able to grasp the total message in five minutes.