Presentations should be based on original and completed research not previously reported in a research publication. Sound experimental design and interpretation are essential. All data must be in metric system.

Abstracts scheduled for presentation in Poster Sessions will be listed in the WSASAS program and published in the usual manner. NOTE: Proceedings paper’s are required for Poster as well as oral presentation.

Each poster presentation will be scheduled for public viewing for a period of 2 hours and the author is to be available during that period. Posters can be mounted on the board one-half hour preceding the designated display time.

The poster board surface area is 4' high and 7' wide. The top of the poster space should include the abstract, title, authors and affiliate organization for your abstract. The lettering for this section should be at least 1" high. A copy of the abstract should be located at the upper left top of the poster.

All illustrations should be made beforehand. Keep in mind that illustrations must be read by interested scientists from distances of about 3' or more. Charts, drawings and illustrations can be similar to those normally used in making slides but should be simpler and more heavily drawn. "Arty-type" displays are discouraged. Simple use of color can add emphasis. Do not mount visuals on heavy board because these may be difficult to keep in position on the poster boards. Handlettered material should contain appropriately heavy lettering at least 3/8" high. Shade block letters where possible. Typed material should be typed on a Bulletin (large type) typewriter, if possible. Keep illustrative material simple. Presenters might find it useful to have a tablet of suitable sketch paper and one or two felt marking pens available during the display period to use in answering questions. A listing of appropriate references can be helpful for interested scientists.

SUGGESTIONS FROM AUTHORS WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN POSTER SESSIONS

A short and legible "introduction" chart and a "summary of conclusions" chart are helpful to the attendee.

Keep text and figure legends short, but do not omit them.

Simple use of color can add emphasis effectively.

Use large print - at least 3/8" high. Shade block letters where possible.