December 16, 2008

What is a poster session?

from http://writing.colostate.edu/guides/speaking/poster/pop2a.cfm ...

A Poster Session advertises your
research. It combines text and graphics to make a visually pleasing
presentation. Typically, a professional poster involves showing your
work to numerous researchers at a conference or seminar. This can take
place in one large room, several smaller rooms, or even on a balcony.
Then, as viewers walk by, your poster should quickly and efficiently
communicate your research. Unlike the fast pace of a slide show or
verbal presentation, a Poster Session allows viewers to study and
restudy your information and discuss it with you one on one. You may
also be required to give short presentations on your research every ten
or fifteen minutes.


A less formal poster presentation occurs at general forums such as
health fairs. The posters at these sessions present general information
and invite viewers to ask more detailed questions of the presenters.