The NZPPS conference includes a session for poster presentations. Posters can be used to report short complete work, negative results, interesting one-off observations, new techniques, etc. that do not justify an oral presentation.
Submission of poster abstracts
The author must obtain approvals from all co-authors and their organisation before abstract submission. Submit your poster abstract here.
Preparation of posters
Excellence in presentation is essential. Professional finish and standards are expected. Hand written material is not acceptable. Please consider the following points when preparing your poster.
- Posters should be prepared in A0 size (841 mm × 1189 mm).
- Ensure a gap of at least 30 mm between photographs, tables and word summaries.
- In general, the minimum size for photographs is 150 mm x 100 mm unless compilations of photographs are used where a smaller size may be appropriate.
- Print size for headings should be at least 20 mm for upper case and 15 mm for lower case.
- Written information should be double spaced and in bold type at least 4 mm high. Use lowercase as much as possible.
- The word limit for scripts is 500 words.
- Scripts should only include the key points of methods, results and discussion/conclusions.
- Use bullet point form wherever possible.
- Explain the content of photographs briefly.
- Tables should be summarised to key points. An average of 10-15 numbers/entries per table is considered suitable.
- Authors are encouraged to include a 75 mm x 75 mm personal photograph (head only) in the upper right hand corner.
Presentation of posters
Poster boards are provided and posters must be set up no later than 10.30 a.m. on the first day of the conference. Velcro tape for attachment of your poster will also be provided. Authors must be available for discussion and queries during the poster session.