Poster Session Information
A poster session is a presentation where materials such as maps, photographs, graphs, charts, and/or tables are posted on a display board along with brief textual summaries of the work. Ideally, a well-constructed poster will be self-explanatory (and should be accompanied by a presenter at all times to discuss the content of the paper with those dropping by). Successful poster presentations are those which achieve both coverage and clarity.
Coverage: Have you provided all the obvious information? Will a casual observer walk away understanding your major findings after a quick perusal of your material? Will a more careful reader learn enough to ask informed questions? In addition to title/author and abstract, most successful posters provide brief statements of introduction, method, subjects, procedure, results, and conclusions. Ask yourself, "What would I need to know if I were viewing this material for the first time?" and then state that information clearly.
Clarity: Is the sequence of information evident? Indicate the ordering of your material with numbers, letters, or arrows when necessary. Is the content being communicated clearly? Keep it simple. Place your major points in the poster and have the non-essential, but interesting, sidelights for informal discussion. Be selective. Your final conclusions or summary should leave observers focused on a concise statement of your most important findings.
Each poster display should include a lettered sign giving the title and the name(s) of the presenter(s). This sign should be 6" in height with letters at least 2" high in a bold font. Extensive, imaginative use of captioned illustrations, photographs, graphs, or other types of visually appealing material is an extremely effective mode of communication in a poster presentation.
People attending a poster session are free to move about from poster to
poster and this does not allow time for people to read excessive text. Text should be
limited to four or five pages of double-spaced, 16-20 point text. This will
allow lettering to be read from several feet away. Do not mount materials on
heavy board because these may be difficult to position on the poster board. Be
sure to provide clear labels for each section of your presentation.
You will need to submit the title of your paper, with your contact information and an abstract no longer than one page, to the Chair for the Poster Session.
| One presenter for the paper should be present for the entire Poster
Session to enable those viewing the paper to ask questions and interact. Much
of the value from a Poster Session comes from interaction between the
presenter and those dropping by to learn and discuss. |
| Each poster is part of a session and will remain in place for the entire
session |
| Check the program for time and location. |
| Locate your assigned space and have your materials posted and organized
before your scheduled time. |
| After the presentation is concluded, remove your posted materials by the
end of the conference day. |
| You will be provided with an 6' x 4' display board, push pins, and a
table. |
| Bring other materials that you might need, such as scissors and tape. |
| Do NOT write or paint directly on the display board. |
| Telephone, electricity, or other audio visual equipment must be arranged in advance by working with the Chair for the Poster Sessions. Such arrangements may require substantial advance notice, so start early. |
For questions regarding Poster Sessions or to submit yours at this time, email Ulrich Menzefricke at menzefricke@rotman.utoronto.ca . If you are submitting your Poster Session paper at this time, you only need to electronically send your name, contact information and an abstract not to exceed one page in length. Please try your best to get all Poster Sessions in to us by May 1, 2002 to permit us to plan accurately for the approximate number of Poster Session papers. We will make every attempt to accommodate Poster Session papers submitted after May 1, 2002 but do not promise to be able to accommodate them.
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