Poster Display Instructions

These instructions apply to all posters
(General and C. Gordon Van Arman)

1. The poster board will be 6 ft. wide and 4 ft. high. The actual printed posters should be no larger than 5 ft. 6 in. wide x 3 ft. 6 in. high (approx 1.68 m x 1.07 m).

2. Posters will be affixed to the poster boards using velcro fasteners.

3. The title should be legible at 10 feet (3 meters) distance (lettering 50 mm or taller). This text should be legible at 5 feet (1.5 meters) distance.

4. A copy of your abstract (typed in large type) should be posted for the information of those who study your display when you are not in attendance.

5. Do not give too many details. Display only the important information; avoid clutter.

6. Investigators are encouraged to submit any number of high quality and complete posters. However, the posters must be manned by one of the authors during the assigned poster time.

7. Prepare all of your display prior to coming to the meeting.

8. Bring paper and pen. There are no blackboards available. Please do not write or draw on the Poster Boards.

9. A complete report includes an Introduction, Methods, Results and Conclusion.

10. Handouts of the display reinforce the take-home message.

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