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Poster Guidelines
General Information
- Posters for the NEUDC 2011 poster session will be displayed and discussed in a casual
atmosphere during dinner.
- Posters will not be tacked to walls but rather propped on easels, and therefore the
material must be stiff enough to be self-standing. Easels will be provided.
- Size should not exceed 4' by 6'.
- These are the only requirements, but the below are suggestions on how to have a
successful poster session.
Content
- Include title, authors, author affiliations, email or other address, a description of
the methods used, and conclusions. References and acknowledgements may also be included.
- Select only the most pertinent data to report on the poster.
- Bring handouts that include the abstract and any supplementary information.
Text
- All text should be legible at a distance of 3 to 4 feet. Use at least a 24-point type
size for the main text. The title type should be at least 1.5 inches high.
- The title should be kept as short as possible so that it can be read quickly.
- Use upper and lower case type throughout the poster. ALL UPPER CASE TYPE IS MORE
DIFFICULT TO READ.
- Serif fonts (such as Times) are generally easier to read in the body of the text. Sans
serif fonts (such as Arial or Tahoma) are best used in titles, headings, and captions for
emphasis.
- Print all text using a laser printer.
- Use bold and/or italics for emphasis.
- Graphics and Illustrations
- The poster is a visual format. Use plenty of graphical elements.
- Keep graphics as simple as possible. More complex data can be presented in a handout.
- Photographs should be enlarged to be discernible at a distance of 3 feet and printed
with a matte finish (to reduce glare). They are more effective when used sparingly.
- Do not use hand drawings.
Layout
- Keep at least a 1-inch margin on all sides.
- The main body of the poster should be between waist and shoulder height. The title,
authors and author affiliations should be higher.
- Paragraphs should be no longer than 10-20 lines long. Break up longer sections of text
with graphics or bulleted lists.
- Arrows can be used to guide the reader's eye from one section to another.
- Use blank space to avoid a cluttered look, and to separate the elements of your poster.
Color
- Use color to emphasize elements and draw attention to your poster, but don't use too
many different colors. Using colored borders can increase the poster's visual appeal.
- Text should be printed on a contrasting background (dark text on a light background, or
light text on a dark background).
- Avoid harsh colors, such as neons.
Presentation
- Posters must be on stiff, self-standing material such as foam board. Easels will be
provided.
- Arrive 15-20 minutes before the session is scheduled to begin to give yourself enough
time to set up the poster.
- Stay at your poster board for the entire session so attendees have a chance to talk with
you about your work.
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