Community Development Society
Call for Posters at CDS/IACD Conference
July 25-28, 2010 in New Orleans
Deadline for Submission is January 22, 2010
Posters are an excellent way to transmit the results of your research and/or project to interested colleagues and have an opportunity to collaborate on future research opportunities. The CDS/IACD conference will provide several opportunities where you can share these research or practical experiences and gain insights into future directions.
Creating a Poster for the CDS/IACD Conference
A poster allows a researcher or practitioner to present research results or experiences as a visual display, positioned on poster board. The poster usually includes a brief narrative paper, intermixed with tables, graphs, pictures, and other presentation formats to share results and explore ways to collaborate on projects.
Although one can present figures and tables, posters can also just share ideas or experiences that will be useful to others. By writing concisely and with a few areas of focus, the presentation can intellectually communicate your results or outcomes and help synthesize your main ideas and future directions. Frequently, a poster can be a beginning for a journal article or new practice.
During designated times throughout the conference, participants will stand by their displays and interact with colleagues.
Format
- Each poster should include the title of the presentation, the institution where the work was completed, and the author(s)’ names at the top center of the poster.
- Materials must be easily read at a distance of 4 feet (1.5 m). A point size of 16-18 (5-6 mm) or larger is recommended for body text. Ordinary typewritten copy or carelessly prepared handwritten copy is unacceptable. Type material on a BULLETIN (large size) typewriter or use a normal size typewriter/printer, double-space and photographically enlarge to 11″ x 14″. You do not want to place more than this size for each poster piece, or it will be difficult to attach to the display boards.
- An abstract placed in the upper left side of the poster is suggested.
- Discussants should be capable of responding to questions concerning all aspects of the presentation.
- Handouts relative to poster presentations are popular and encouraged.
NOTE: All posters should be constructed on either free-standing poster board or form board/form core board that will sit on an easel. One easel will be provided for each poster session. Additional easels will be available if needed. It is against hotel policy for anything to be tacked, taped or pinned to the walls. For additional information, contact Lori Landry at Lori@Assnoffices.com.
Click here to access the submittal form.
Please feel free to contact the CDS Office
for any questions you may have.
17 South High Street
Suite 200
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: 614-221-1900
Fax: 614-221-1989
Lori@AssnOffices.com
