Resources [Books]

Link to the section of the AMOS manual that deals with conference posters.
Should the above link to log you in then try connecting to AMOS via QUT Library's database launch page.

Comprehensive guide to poster presentation at academic, scientific and professional conferences. Each chapter explores different factors that impact upon how posters function, and how they fit within today’s conference practices, as well as provides guidance on how to address compilation and presentation issues with the poster medium.

Guidebook on science writing and communication that professors, students, and professionals in the STEM fields can use in a practical way. Advocates a clear and concise writing and presenting style, enabling users to concentrate on content. Offers practical guidance for writing equations and provides the reader with extensive practice material consisting of both exercises and solutions.

Part 6 - Poster Presentations
Offers practical advice on the preparation and delivery of scientific presentations and demonstrates visually striking presentation techniques. Provides examples of high-quality figures, page layouts, slides, posters, and web pages. Also has "before and after" examples to illustrate the contrast between poor and outstanding presentations.

The text covers the important aspects of scientific presentations, including knowing your audience, producing visual material, controlling nerves and handling questions using a practical 'how-to' style.

How does the conference system work? How do I prepare an abstract/outline/synopsis? How do I choose my material and prepare it for a conference presentation? How can I prepare effective conference aids? How can I overcome my nerves? How can I prepare and present effective posters for poster presentations?