Posters sessions provide an informal forum to report innovative projects, introduce new services and resources, or test research ideas of interest to the off-campus library community. Posters may include narratives, tables, graphs, and handouts. They may be in print or electronic format or a combination of the two.

Poster Session Guidelines

A poster session will be held on week 12

Abstract Guidelines

• Abstracts for posters should be 300 words or less, and include title, author(s), Department, author(s) email, and abstract text.

Abstract Submission

Submit your abstract via email to: gifted.kfupm@gmail.com before 12^th Dec.09

Prepare Your Poster

An articulate, expressive poster will contain only the crucial points of the research. Traditional elements include:

• Introduction – objectives, context and hypotheses, or predictions
• Methods—subjects, study site, and protocol
• Results – including graphs, display of electronic content etc.
• Discussion and conclusions – Why the findings are significant
• Acknowledgements and references

The poster should be a balance between informative and artistic; posters should strive to highlight pertinent information while keeping in mind the logistics of attendees effectively reading and understanding the topic presented. The presenters name and institution should also be available on the poster.

• Place the title of your poster at the top of the poster board to allow viewers to identify your poster.  Indicate title and authors’ names.
• Highlight at least the first author’s name, e-mail, and affiliation.
• Prepare all diagrams or charts neatly and legibly beforehand in a size sufficient to be read at a distance of 2 meters.  Paragraph and figure caption text should be AT LEAST 24-point font (0.9 cm height) and headers AT LEAST 36 point font (1.2 cm height). Use creativity by using different font sizes and styles, perhaps even color.
• Use different colors and textures/symbols for each line or bar contained in your graph or chart. A serif font (e.g., Times) is often easier for reading main text, and a non-serif font (e.g., Arial or Helvetica) for headers and figure labels.
• Organize the paper on the poster board so it is clear, orderly, and self-explanatory. You have complete freedom in displaying your information in figures, tables, text, photographs, etc.
• Use squares, rectangles, circles, etc., to group like ideas. Avoid cluttering your poster with too much text. Label different elements as I, II, III; or 1, 2, 3; or A, B, C, making it easier for a viewer to follow your display.
• Include the background of your research followed by results and conclusions. A successful poster presentation depends on how well you convey information to an interested audience.

Help Desk

The Help Desk is located at the vent site. Staff will be available to assist you with location and other on-site needs.

Pushpins, tape, and scissors will be available for your use. Additional supplies may be available. However, if you have special needs for your poster presentation, bring those supplies with you to the meeting.

If you have questions, please contact us at: gifted.kfupm@gmail.com