MORE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE POSTER SESSIONS
Because of the unique nature of poster sessions, we offer the following suggestions for creating and displaying your materials:
- Poster Sessions are generally focused on ONE project, idea, or service that you want to share with others.
- You will have a 4′ by 4′ (1 m 20 cm) bulletin board available to hang posters and other materials for display (bring your own push pins or tacks).
- Include the title of your session, your name(s) and institution(s) on your poster display. Use a font size that is large enough to be seen several feet away.
- Poster sessions are by nature visual. As you prepare your materials, focus your attention on creating a display that is visually engaging. Consider the use of variety in color and texture as you create a presentation that will be both appealing to the eye as well as stimulating to the mind.
- Clearly state your most important points in font size large enough to be easily read from a short distance.
- Solid blocks of text should be used sparingly, if at all. Try to convey most of your presentation through the appropriate use of pictures, graphs, and charts. You may also consider displaying a variety of original materials associated with the topic of your presentation: promos, programs, faculty or student work, etc.
- The inclusion of excessive detail in your display can be distracting and detract from your overall purpose. A clear display will help participants easily grasp the main idea(s). From there, you can verbally communicate further details or direct them toward written/Web materials and/or bibliographic material that will answer their questions in greater depth.
- The interaction between you and the participants should be the most dynamic feature of the poster session. Be prepared to invite questions and encourage discussion.
- Do NOT plan to use electronic equipment. There will not be a table by your poster, and electrical outlets are not accessible.
- Have some handouts with further information or details that participants can take with them. Be sure to include your contact information on the handouts—or, provide business cards.
- There will be two chairs by your poster (you can use one for handouts if you like).
- Please plan to remain by your poster during the entire Poster Sessions/Resource Fair (Friday, June 13, 5:30-7:00 p.m.).
- Questions/problems? Poster Sessions and Resource Fair Coordinator: A. Jane Birch, PhD, Brigham Young University (jane_birch@byu.edu)
No audio-visual equipment is provided.