Guidelines for Poster Sessions

 Posters in each poster "session" will be displayed for 2 days, and poster presenters are requested to stand by their posters during a scheduled morning poster session .

Size of posters

The maximum poster board surface area will be:

If you have your Poster printed in other size please contact the Scientific Secretariat (info@ierasg-2003.org) in order to facilitate you a panel with an appropriated size.

Suggestions for preparation of Posters

Please prepare a title for the top of your poster indicating title of presentation, authors and their affiliations. See lettering section for the appropriate size of the title. A copy of your abstract, in large type, may be posted, near the title. To maximize the effectiveness of the poster, keep the presentation simple and clear, even if the topic is complex. Your poster should be self explanatory so that you are free to supplement and discuss particular points raised in inquiry. There should be an overall balance between text and graphics and clearly labeled sequence in the order of the layout. A brief handout is appreciated by delegates.

Arrange materials in vertical columns rather than a horizontal row format. It is easier for viewers to scan a poster by moving systematically along it rather than a zig zagging back and forth in front of it. Simple but prominent sub-headings like "Introduction", "Methods", "Discussion", and "Conclusions" are very helpful.

Lettering

Lettering of the titles and text in the poster should be large enough so it can be read from a distance of 3 to 8 feet (90 to 250 cm).

Title and subtitles should be in capital letters, although the authors and affiliations in the main title can be lower case to accentuate the title. General text should be in lower case and double-spaced, as this is much easier to read. General text is most easily produced by photographic enlargement of typewritten text or by personal computers with word processing programs equipped with large font sizes.

Graphics: 

One word: Simplify! Complex graphs are too difficult to read and comprehend. Lettering on the graph should be at least 1/4" (7 mm) high and lines on the graph no thinner than 2 mm. Simple use of color can add emphasis effectively. Each graph should have a heading of 1 or 2 lines stating the "take-home" message. Detailed information should be provided in a legend accompanying each graph. Overall graph size should not be smaller than 5" x 7" (12.7 x 17.8 cm), the larger 8" x 10" (20.3 x 25.4 cm) format preferred.           

Photographs

Photographs and micrographs should have good contrast and sharp focus and should not contain unnecessary or distracting detail. Remember that they will be viewed from a distance of from 3 to 8 feet and should be large enough to be understood from that distance. Important objects should be labeled, and there should be clear indication of scale. Each photograph should have a heading of 1 or 2 lines stating the take-home message. Detailed information should be provided in a legend accompanying each photograph. The same size scale as stated for graphs applies: 5" x 7" (12.7 x 17.8 cm), the larger 8" x 10" (20.3 x 25.4 cm) format preferred.

Any additional questions regarding the poster sessions or the preparation of an effective poster should be directed to: info@ierasg-2003.org