In order to efficiently communicate the
results of your research to the viewers, you are kindly requested
to devote considerable effort in the design of your poster.
The dimensions of your poster
should not exceed 90 cm across x 120 cm in length.
The heading should have
letters at least 35 mm high listing the title of the paper. Also,
indicate authors, institution and address. The board of your poster
will be numbered and viewers will find your poster according to
the title of your submitted abstract and number as stated in the
final programme.
Divide your poster as follows:
Title: Use
the same title that was used for the submitted abstract. The name(s)
of the author(s) and their address(es) should be included below
the title.
Introduction: The introduction should
contain the relevant information in the field that led the author
to do the research and a statement that describes the purpose
or objective of the research.
Materials and Methods: Describe methodologies
and protocols used. If possible, try using figures and/or diagrams.
Results: Proper use of tables and figures
can enhance and better explain the results, but note that the
message that your poster contains should be clear and understandable
without the requirement of oral explanation. Indicate statistical
differences if applicable.
Discussion: This section should interpret
the results and compare the results from this experiment to those
found in similar research.
Conclusion: Use this section to reinforce
the take-home message.
Acknowledgments (OPTIONAL): Use this
section to thank supporters and financial aid.
References (OPTIONAL): If you decide
to use this section, select only the main references to display
in your poster. Use a smaller font.
General tips:
» Careful design is needed. The poster is a visual display.
Begin by preparing a scale model layout as an outline for the
poster. This allows you to determine the number and size of figures,
tables, heading, and length of text before making any final products.
If elements are crammed too tightly, the poster will appear chaotic
and hard to follow.
» Use the space to attract your audience for discussion,
not to present complex details of methods and results.
» Keep explanatory text close to the figure it is explaining.
» Results should be self-explanatory and therefore please
provide a clear legend including symbols if you use graphs and
tables.
» The discussion and conclusions should be succinctly stated
on highlighted. Many viewers read this first, hence it should
be easy to find and understand.
