1. TITLE (88-point type using Arial) / TITLE (using Times New Roman) Name of Presenter (60-point type using Arial), Name of Presenter’s Advisor (using Times New Roman) Institution or laboratory in which the work was done (40-point type using Times New Roman) TITLE (88-point type using Arial) / TITLE (using Times New Roman) Name of Presenter (60-point type using Arial), Name of Presenter’s Advisor (using Times New Roman) Institution or laboratory in which the work was done (40-point type using Times New Roman) An abstract may be included, but space limitations may dictate that you concentrate on the more important components such as Introduction, Methods, etc. (32-point type using Arial) Results are the most important part of the poster and generally should occupy the center of the exhibit. The results should consist of a maximum number of illustrations (i.e., graphs, photographs, etc.) which are simple and easy to read, and a minimum of verbiage. Color-coding graphs and figures facilitates ease of interpretation. SCANS Import TIFF images into PowerPoint. JPEG files can be used but TIFF files provide higher quality printing output. To calculate the scanning resolution for needed for an image, visit http://desktoppub.about.com/library/weekly/bl-scancalculator.htm http://desktoppub.about.com/library/weekly/bl-scancalculator.htm LPI = 100; resolution multiplier = 2 (32-point type using Palatino Linotype) The Materials and Methods (or procedures) section should be labeled clearly as such, and should follow immediately after the Introduction. This section often lends itself to the diagrammatic presentation with a minimum of verbiage. Insofar as possible, easily followed flow diagrams should be used. (28-point type using Arial) Acknowledgements should recognize funding sources, peer review team members, research assistants, mentor (if not included in author title), and any other individuals or organizations that contributed to completion of the project. (28-point type using Times New Roman) TABLE, FIGURE or ILLUSTRATION (this box is 8”W x 4.15”H) TABLE, FIGURE or ILLUSTRATION Conclusions should be stated in a clear and especially concise fashion. Generally, this section would be located to the right of the results. Itemization (listing) of conclusions is legitimate and can facilitate comprehension. Discussion should be kept to a minimum and should include only the most important points. (24-point type using Palatino Linotype) Conclusions should be stated in a clear and especially concise fashion. Generally, this section would be located to the right of the results. Itemization (listing) of conclusions is legitimate and can facilitate comprehension. Discussion should be kept to a minimum and should include only the most important points. (24-point type using Arial) Conclusions should be stated in a clear and especially concise fashion. Generally, this section would be located to the right of the results. Itemization (listing) of conclusions is legitimate and can facilitate comprehension. Discussion should be kept to a minimum and should include only the most important points. (24-point type using Times New Roman) TABLE, FIGURE or ILLUSTRATION (24-point type) TABLE, FIGURE or ILLUSTRATION (this box is 4.6”W x 2.9”H) The Introduction should be moderately brief and to the point so that the reader becomes immediately aware of the purpose of the investigation. It probably should be confined to one paragraph, and should be located at the upper left of the poster. (32-point type using Times New Roman) ABSTRACT (48-point type using Arial) INTRODUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS CONCLUSIONS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TABLE, FIGURE or ILLUSTRATION RESULTS (48-point type using Times New Roman) TABLES, FIGURES AND ILLUSTRATIONS (this box is 17.5”W x 8.4”H) A reasonable number of figures included on a poster are six, but this depends on the subject matter being presented. Do not include any tables, graphs or charts that are not directly relevant to the material you are presenting. (36-point type using Garamond) TABLE, FIGURE or ILLUSTRATION (this box is 12.2”W x 4.65”H) -- Leave a minimum of 1/2” margin for all poster sides. DIEBOLD students: need 1” margin on bottom of poster!!!!! -- (36-point using Arial)