Poster GuidelinesOrganization of PosterPoster GuidelinesThe following guidelines have been compiled to assist you in preparing your poster. Theseguidelines are not set in stone. You are encouraged to talk to graduate students and faculty whohave attended conferences to get an idea of what posters are, or should be, like.Poster: A poster is a visual display that presents your research project and results. It usually iscomposed of several separate segments that are mounted on a board in a logical sequence. Theposter should be self-explanatory. Interested persons should be able to view your poster andunderstand what you did, why you did it, and what you found. Presenters ought to be preparedto talk viewers through their poster, and to answer questions.Space: The maximum size of your poster should be 36 x 60 inch. Due to the nature of theassignment, smaller poster displays will be accepted (and encourage in some cases).Text: Posters should be easy to read and not crowded. Only essential information should beincluded. Text should be legible and in dark print. Because posters are visual displays, whereverpossible, you should present information in figures, graphs, or tables. Illustrations should beintegrated with the text rather than referenced with figure numbers as in papers.Organization of PosterTitle: Your title announces you and your work from a distance of 16 to 20'. It should beassertive, clear, and eye catching. The title should be printed in letters 1-2 inches high, and itshould be followed by the name(s) of the student author(s), faculty sponsor(s), anddepartment/program.Abstract: A brief summary of your study may be included in your poster. This is suggested,since an abstract must be completed for the assignment.Introduction: A succinct synopsis of the relevant theoretical background should be provided.Method: Describe subjects, design, tasks and procedures. Your variables should be clearlydefined.Results: Graphs, figures, and tables are ideal for presenting results. Text should be usedsparingly. Short figure captions can be used to help the reader understand the data presented. Discussion and Conclusions: Provide a concise explanation of the significance of your resultsin the context of the theoretical background developed in the introduction. References: Include only essential references, as these break up the visual flow of the text, andtake up valuable space on your poster.Headings: Main headings can be used to carry essential information and provide a "take home"message.Layout: Remember, you are limited by the size of your poster. To find the most effective andpleasing layout for your poster you should experiment with full-scale models. Once you havedecided on your layout, be sure to number the sections so readers can follow the correctsequence. Posters are usually read from left to right. Keep in mind you will have to transportyour poster, so keep the sections manageable in size.Practice: Nothing will improve your level of comfort and confidence in presenting more thanpractice. I require that you have at least one person read your poster to give you feedback and toask you