Oral presentations

Each 20-minute oral presentation slot will consist of a 15 minute talk followed by 5 minutes of questions. Presenters should ensure that their talk is of no more than 15 minutes' duration.

Presenters should use the media that they indicated with their abstract submission. Presenters who are using PowerPoint are strongly advised to send their presentations in advance to conference2009(a)tse.fi The guidelines below should also be noted when designing PowerPoint presentations as they will help to ensure that the presentation runs as intended on the day:

- Try to make only limited use of unusual fonts and animated charts and images.

- If possible, produce your presentation on a PC (rather than a Mac) as we will be using PCs on the day of the conference.

- Bring a copy of your presentation with you on a CD or an USB stick.

- If possible, bring copies of your most important slides on OHP transparencies just in case the worst happens.

Poster presentations

Posters will be on display throughout the conference. Authors are expected to stand near their posters throughout the poster sessions, which are held during the afternoon coffee breaks.

- Each author will be assigned an A0 size (841 x 1189 mm) poster board (portrait).

- Posters will be mounted on the poster board with Velcro, which will be provided.

Illustrations and layout FOR PAPER PRESENTATIONS AND POSTERS

- Remember that your presentation must be readable from a distance. Keep visual materials simple and clear.

- Rely sparingly on printed text; graphs, charts, tables and pictures should be used to communicate information where possible.

- Focus selectively on major findings.

- Simple use of colour can add effective emphasis.

- You might like to consider providing a handout or preparing a sign-up sheet for delegates who request additional information.