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TCS 22 Poster Presentation Guidelines
also
available as a pdf file
Thank you for preparing a poster presentation for The Coastal Society Conference.
Information about the date, time and setup for the poster reception will be provided a few
months prior to the conference.
In addition to your poster, you also have the option to submit a maximum 5-page paper
supporting your poster for inclusion in our conference proceedings. The paper should be
submitted online during the spring of 2010. Please reference the Paper Preparation
Guidelines for proper formatting information.
Below are guidelines for preparing your poster:
• The poster size should be a maximum four feet by four feet (48 inches by 48inches) and should use a size 20 font (Times Roman) or larger.
• Begin by preparing a scale model layout as an outline for the poster. This
allows you to determine the number and size of figures, tables, headings, and
length of text before making any final products.
• The organization and flow of the poster needs to be very clear. Visually
subordinate those things that are less important and draw attention to those of
greater importance. Make clear the sequence in which the poster is to be viewed.
• Keep explanatory text close to the figure it is explaining. Group related information together, and make the groups clear. A visually clear presentation
will have a substantial mount of blank space. If elements are crammed too tightly, the poster will appear chaotic and be hard to follow.
• Show rather than tell the story. Tables and figures should hold the main
content of a successful poster. Graphics must dominate, and text should augment
rather than overwhelm the illustrations. Do not use extensive text. Edit ruthlessly.
We encourage you to have someone else help you edit, since they are less attached emotionally to your words.
• Make the poster accessible to browsers. Use a simple font. A mix of caps and
lower case is easier to read than all caps. The title should be legible from 15 feet
away. It should be assertive, clear, and catch the eye of the viewer. You may
wish to shorten names and affiliations when they are too wordy. This information
may be in slightly smaller type than the title. Main headings carry the essential
content and should provide a complete take-home message and be visible at 6
feet. Supporting text follows the main headings and should be visible at 3 feet. Size 20 or 24 font may work well.
• Concisely state the main conclusion. Leave the reader no doubts about the take-
home message.
• Be prepared to answer questions and discuss ideas with the poster viewers. Be
sure your contact information is placed on your poster.
For questions about poster guidelines or the poster session, contact Dr. Patrick Lawrence, TCS 22 Program Chair, at patrick.lawrence@utoledo.edu
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