Tell a unified story . Organize your talk around a central theme. Develop a clear line of thought that does not get lost in detail. Provide an ending that summarizes the main points, conclusions, and important issues raised by the material presented. An author may wish to choose a poster presentation for several reasons.
More persons can view a poster than listen to a talk.
An oral presentation can be heard at one and only one time, whereas a poster presentation is available over most of a day, and thus its viewing can be tailored to fit the interested person's schedule. Good oral and poster presentations entail equal effort. Exact dimensions may vary slightly depending upon the boards actually provided by the hotel. Bring your own pushpins or thumbtacks. Each component piece can be mounted individually or several pieces can be grouped together on a single backing board.