E-poster Sample, Multiple Slides
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Formatting and layout suggestions for
best viewing of E-posters on the
ASA’s E-poster monitors
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General Poster Tips
 Be clear and concise with design
and content. Less is more.
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 Don’t overcrowd the slide.
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 Use bullet points.
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 Imbed graphics and videos.
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• Use only high-quality graphics
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E-poster Tips – Things to Do
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For best viewing:
 The ASA uses 42” LCD displays in the Landscape position. Set
the slide size or page setup to “On-screen show (16:9)”.
 Avoid using fonts smaller than 14 points.
 Remember contrast.
Put dark fonts on light backgrounds and light fonts on dark backgrounds.
Anything else is hard to read, especially on a large screen.
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E-poster Tips – More Things to Do
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 Use the slideshow mode to change the display automatically
during the day, then switch to the manual mode when you are
presenting.
 Avoid using too many slides. Past presenters have found that
10 slides are a good amount, neither too many nor too few.
 Use a slide number footer to let the viewers who arrive mid-cycle
of the slideshow know where they are in the presentation and
how long they’ll wait until it begins again.
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E-Poster Tips – Things NOT to Do
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 Avoid using hyperlinks. Internet access will not be available
during your presentation.
 Sound is not permitted due to the open area in which posters
will be presented.
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Tips on Formulae and Equations
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 Make sure equations are large enough to be read from a distance. The
examples below use 14 point font.
 Leave some empty space between equations for easier reading.
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Credit Where Credit is Due
It’s useful to list your organization as a static graphic on every slide.
Also, be sure to list author contact information at the beginning or end.
Author’s Name
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Street Address
City, State, Zip
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Email
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Other Resources
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These sites may provide other useful templates and tips on preparing
your E-poster presentation.
Be sure to adjust templates to the settings listed on Slide 3 for best
viewing on the ASA’s E-poster monitors.
 http://www.docstoc.com/docs/34073838/E-Poster-Template
 http://viget.com/flourish/14-tips-for-better-presentation-slides
 http://gradschool.unc.edu/student/postertips.html#powerpoint
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