• Simply posting a paper is not acceptable.
• Posters must be readable from at least three to five feet away. Titles should be largest typesize, authors and universities 2nd largest, headings 3rd largest, and text body a minimum of 20 point type.
• Use easy to read fonts, such as Arial or Times Roman
• Strive for consistency in font type and size.
• Break your poster into sessions and layout them out in a logical (sequential) order. Keep it simple - write plainly and briefly. The goal is to convey your message in three to five minutes. http://www.people.eku.edu/ritchisong/posterpres.html
• Keep the graphics simple. Include figure number, title and description with graphics.
• Include acknowledgments, references and your contact information.
• Have someone else proof read your poster BEFORE you send it to the printer.
• Remember to stand off to the side, so those walking by can see your table.
• PowerPoint templates available, but not required: single print or 2 pieces - middle and sides

Handouts such as your business card, 8-1/2 x 11 printouts of your poster - with contact information, reprints of your own relevant papers, etc., may be included.

Be careful when adding special fonts, bullets, etc. The machine you present on may not support them.

Keep the file size the smallest possible, while maintaining quality. One way is to reduce the number of colors in an image. Another is to reduce the image size before insert it in Powerpoint.

This site has a nice overview. http://mason.gmu.edu/~montecin/powerpoint.html

Do not take away from your presentation by adding too much animation, special effects, etc.

Have someone else proof read your presentation.