INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF POSTERS

(Dimensions of poster boards are: 2.40m width x 1.20m length (8' x 4'))

Please note the following information regarding your poster presentation:

• Please prepare your poster on one sheet of Bristol board. Alternatively, presenters may display their material on several smaller sheets.
• The dimensions of the poster should not exceed 2.40m in width x 1.20m in length. (8' x 4')
• Allocate the top portion of the poster for the title and authors as stated on the submitted abstract.
• The text, illustrations, etc. should be bold enough to be read from a distance of two meters (six feet).
• The background should contain 3 to 5 telegraphic sentences outlining information necessary to understand the study and why it was done.
• The aims of the study, the questions to be asked, or the hypothesis to be tested should be clearly stated in as few words as possible.
• Outline your methods briefly. Provide details only for new methods or important modifications of older ones.
• Results should be presented as graphs or charts. Provide a key to explain symbols or other details. You may also want to provide an interpretation of the results below each panel.
• The conclusions should be concise.
• Tacks and technical equipment will be available for hanging posters.
• Please refer to the Congress Final Program for the poster number assigned to you. Please use the board with the same number.