Presentation Format

• Poster – one piece of display board or heavy weight paper only  

Content/Layout
The following sections are required:
1.Title –Author – Institution Banner (72 – 144 point type (1-2 inches high))
2. Abstract  (Area #1)
3. Introduction  (Area #2)
4. Methods and Materials  (Area #3)
5. Results  (Area #4)
6. Tables, Figures or Graphs  (Areas #5 and #6)
7. Conclusions  (Area #7)
 
The above sections may be printed directly on poster paper or may be printed on separate sheets of paper and affixed to a poster board.

Reminder: the poster will be hung on a drapery backdrop with poster hangers. Upper corner and center grommets may be helpful to prevent tearing or bending of thin display board stock.
 
All text and illustrations, except the Title-Author-Institution Banner, will be viewed from a distance of 3 feet and should be in 16-18 point upper and lower case bold type (approximately ¼ inch high).  See samples below:

Sample – 16 pt. Type                                                
Sample – 18 pt. Type
 

Suggestions:

• Avoid unnecessary detail
• Simple and neat is better
• Avoid “artsy” or ornate presentations
•  Keep captions brief and labels clear
• Indicate the sequence of presented material by arrows, numbers
• Try to make your poster self- explanatory

 
Following these suggestions will leave you free to supplement information, answer questions and become involved in more in-depth discussion
   
Questions? Email Samantha Davis at  sdavis55@hfhs.org 

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