2006 BRFSS Conference

	The 23rd Annual BRFSS Conference is over. Information is provided for reference only.

Information for Poster Presenters

Poster presentations give you an opportunity to acquaint conference participants with the fundamentals of your program, special project, or study analysis quickly and easily. Poster presenters should be with their posters during the poster sessions so they are available for discussion.

What is a poster? A poster is a display that uses text, graphs, tables, charts, and pictures to present the highlights of a subject. It should be designed to Catch the viewer's attention Quickly acquaint the viewer with the basics of your subject Make the viewer want to learn more

Each presenter will be assigned either a free-standing display board with a usable surface of about 4 feet by 8 feet, or an 8-foot by 18-inch table for materials and handouts, and a sign indicating the poster number and title. Presenters must provide the "panels" (charts, text, illustrations etc.) that make up the body of the presentation.

Sometimes Velcro™ will stick to the surface of the poster area, but it is a wise idea to also bring your own push pins.

Keep it Simple, but Make Your Point
A good poster strikes a balance between giving either too much or too little information.

An effective poster presentation isn't just a report or journal article hung on the wall. It should highlight the major points of the topic in a form that the viewer can understand easily. Don't reproduce full pages of typed text, because people probably won't read them. They are more likely to pay attention to short phrases, statements set off with bullets, and clear graphics.

On the other hand, the poster should have a point to make. Don't simply describe a public relations campaign; but include an analysis of why the campaign was, or wasn't successful. The viewer should gain some new knowledge or insights.

Tips for Preparing Poster Presentations

• In general, about eight poster panels are the maximum for an effective presentation.
• Keep text brief.
• Don't use all capital letters for text. It is harder to read than upper and lower case.
• Use graphics (charts, tables, pictures) that can be understood in a minute or less.
• Call attention to important information using color, different type sizes, etc.
• Too many colors or fonts can be distracting. An effective poster is interesting without being too flamboyant.
• Connect ideas so the flow of logic is clear from panel to panel.
• Consider numbering the panels to show the correct sequence.
• Assume that people will be looking at your poster from about three feet away, and design it to be read from that distance.

Shipping
Most presenters carry their posters with them. But if you want to ship your materials ahead, please ship them to the following location:

{YOUR NAME} - HOTEL GUEST (ARRIVING {arrival date})
Attention: Angeline Lewis/ 2006 BRFSS Conference
6797 Vista Chino
Cathedral City, CA 92234

You will be responsible to work with the hotel to pick up your shipment and bring it to the CANYON SUITES at the appropriate setup times for the day you are presenting.

Some content adapted from Guidelines for Poster Presentations, U.S. Government Printing Office 1986-631-008/24511.
 

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