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Instructions for Session Format
Symposium.
Specific problems or topics are examined from a variety of perspectives. Symposia may present alternative solutions, interpretations, or contrasting points of view on a specified subject or in relation to a common theme. A symposium may take the form of a panel discussion targeting a clearly delineated issue of idea. Panel members are expected to prepare a commentary paper addressing central questions regarding the issue under consideration. Presentation time is limited to no more than 15 minutes, so that at least half of the session is devoted to an extended dialogue among participants and audience members.
Paper Session.
Each author has an opportunity to present an abbreviated version of his or her paper. A discussion may follow each paper, or the papers may be critiqued and/or discussed as a group. A paper session allows approximately 5 minutes for the chair to introduce the session, 20 minutes per author presentation, and 10 minutes of discussion per author presentation.
Poster Session.
Graphic displays of materials are combined with individualized, informal discussion of the research throughout the session. Poster Panel: 1.50m height, 0,90m width. Presenters must set up their displays 15 minutes before the start of the session. Each display should include a brief abstract of the paper, in large typescript. The presenting author should be available throughout the session and be prepared to have his or her display removed no more than 30 minutes after the end of the session. Material should be mounted on poster board or cardboard. The use of heavy board is avoided, which may be difficult to keep in position on the poster surface. If it seems appropriate, it can be helpful to mount conceptually related portions of the display on backgrounds of the same color, as this will help viewers scan the display efficiently. The poster should be as self explanatory as possible so that the presenter’s main job is to supplement the information it contains. The poster format provides a mechanism for in depth discussion of the study, but this is possible only if the display includes enough information to have a sketch pad and drawing materials available to help the presenter make his/her points. It is also strongly recommended that the author have available a number of copies of the abstract and/or the full paper to distribute to interested parties. All your text and illustrations will be viewed from a distance of more than 1m. All lettering should be at least size 16, size 18-20 for more important information, and preferably in bold font. Figures and tables should be kept as simple as possible, so that viewers can readily take away the main message. A brief large type heading of no more than one or two lines should be provided above each illustration, with more detailed information added in smaller type beneath the illustration.
It is up to the participants to make sure that they bring their own supplies with them. Prepare a sign containing the paper title and the authors’ name and affiliations. This information should appear at the top of the poster. Although there is considerable room for flexibility (maximum space: 1.50m height, 0.90m width), it is often useful to have subheadings indicating the Abstract, the Introduction, the Aims of the Research, the Methodology, the Results and Analysis and the Conclusions. When working on the arrangement of the display on the poster, it is preferable to align materials in columns rather than rows. Audience members who are scanning posters have a much easier task if they can proceed from the left to right rather than having to skip around in the display.
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