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Poster presentation: the young scientist's debut performance

 Consider a poster primarily as an opportunity for exchange of
ideas and dialogue, rather than merely a forum for data
presentation.
 The poster should be aesthetic and clean. Simplicity above all.
 The poster should tell a story. Include only material relevant to
the story line.

1. Choose brief and informative title.
2. In upper left hand corner, provide concise introduction that
indicates why work presented is important within context of a major
scientific principle.
3. Describe approach in an engaging, condensed style without
excessive detail.
4. Organize presentation of data in a logical, coherent sequence.
5. In lower right hand corner, state small number of well-phrased
conclusions and a major, concise summary statement.

 Remember that it is not the number of people who come to
view your poster, but the quality of interactions with them that
determines its success.

Last points

 Carefully double-check sequence and orientation before
presentation; even more important if you are using slides.
 Anything out of the ordinary usually gives a presentation that
special memorable touch, setting it apart from others.

Using the following suggested checklist of skills and language
vocabulary make up a dialogue about taking and leaving
messages.

LANGUAGE CHECKLIST SKILLS CHECKLIST
Signaling different parts in a Organization of presentation
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