NZACRes 2016 Conference
 
Poster Guidelines

GUIDANCE FOR PREPARING AND PRESENTING AN EFFECTIVE POSTER

Rule 1:


The Title is Important
The title is a good way to sell the work.  Does the title make you want to visit the poster?  The title is the equivalent of a newspaper headline; it should be short, sharp, and compelling.

Rule 2:








Define the Purpose
The purpose will vary depending on the work being presented. 
   Learn enough to go off and want to try something for themselves?
   Want to collaborate?
   Engage in a discussion about the content?

Make sure the purpose is clear.  If you are presenting scientific results make sure the poster tells the main story clearly.  You shouldn’t have to explain why or how you did the work.

Rule 3:






Layout and Format are Critical
Does the poster guide your eyes from one succinct frame to another in a logical fashion from beginning to end?  Is this done in an unusual and eye-catching way?  Can the main points be read at eye level?  Keep the font size at a size that can be easily read at a distance of 2m. 

Remember, posters should be visually appealing.  Take some time to think about layout and what pictures, figures or tables will enhance the presentation.

Rule 4:



Content is Important but keep it Concise
Everything on the poster should help convey the message.  There must be clarity, precision of expression, economy of words, and use of first-rate pictorial material.  Graphics should be used to portray the complexity, not to impress (and possibly bewilder).

Rule 5:


Posters should have your Personality
Think of a poster as an extension of the author’s personality.  A photo of the author on the poster can open a conversation.

Rule 6:






The Impact of a Poster happens both during and after the Poster Session
Is it easy for you to contact the poster presenter afterwards?  Are an e-mail and other demographics clearly displayed?  Do you want to have a ‘leave behind’ such as a small A4 version to give people who have expressed an interest in your work?  We encourage you to bring about 20 double sided copies of your full paper or abstract and other material to expand on the information on the poster to distribute to interested delegates.  They may be interested in you, your work and your institution.  Make it easy for them to keep in touch or ask questions that come to them later.




GUIDELINES FOR POSTER PRODUCTION

The poster panels will be Velcro-sensitive and measure 2m by 900 wide. Your poster should cover the top half of the board and measure 90cm x 120cm and be in portrait format. The poster should be laminated and the text should be in a font of sufficient size for easy reading at a distance of 2 metres. Please bring male and female Velcro hooks to hang your poster.

At the top of your poster include title, the author(s) and where the work was performed (organisation, city and country). We suggest that it will be easy for people to view your poster if the lettering of this section is at least 2.5cm high.  The smallest lettering on the poster should be no less than 10mm high. Illustrations should be visible from a two (2) metre viewing distance. Keep the layout as simple as possible and avoid including too much information.

Setting up your Poster:
All posters will be on display in the Exhibition Area of the conference venue.  This is to encourage exposure of your work for the duration of the conference. If you are able to be available to discuss your paper in more detail during the scheduled break times the opportunity is there for you.

Audio visual equipment is not provided for the poster presentations. We can arrange equipment for you but this will be at your own cost. If you require any equipment please let us know immediately.