Designed by Decompression
Web and Graphic Design
Services Australia
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Call for Poster Presentations
PREPARATION OF ABSTRACTS
Abstracts are required for all posters.
Deadline for submission of abstract: Monday 31 March 2008
Abstract:
The Abstract should comprise three paragraphs (Title; Authors; and Abstract), laid out as in the following example. Please follow the guidelines below.
The title of your Abstract (14 pt Times New Roman)
Author, F. (1) & S. Author (2)
(1) Department of Environmental Biology, Adelaide University, South Australia 5000; (2) South Australian Museum, Adelaide, South Australia 5000.
(12 pt Times New Roman)
Abstract: Maximum 300 words (12 pt and justified)
Please italicise the Genus species names, and also indicate the kind of organism by including an appropriate common name and/or higher taxon.
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Poster Presentation Details
1. Display panel dimensions are horizontal 1.8m (wide) x 1.2m (high).
* There will be 4 posters per board [2 on each side of the board]
* Poster Size: 1.2 meters (high) by 0.9 meters (wide)
* Poster Orientation: Portrait
* Poster Text: While there are no specifications for text/font size, the text should be easy to read at a distance of 1.5 - 2 metres (between 16-20 point).
2. Your material will be attached to the panels by means of velcro patches which will be supplied by the conference organisers.
3. Poster Tips
* The poster title should be at the top of the poster and should include the presenter(s) name(s).
* Body of Poster: Use arrows, numbers or letters as required to indicate the reading order.
* Use clear labels for each section of your poster.
* Font: Use lettering that can be read from 1.5 meters away eg. Arial or Comic Sans Serif
Checklist:
Is your poster reader-friendly, clear and concise?
Am I drawn to this poster?
Can colleagues quickly examine the poster and understand major points?
Would an interested reader learn enough to ask informed questions?
Does it stimulate interest and conversation?
We will be in contact with you with specific details as to when you may put your Poster up and when you should be beside your Poster.
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