Codex Judas Congress
Application For Poster Session
Instructions
1. Print this form
2. Complete it
3. Attach a one-page Abstract of project to this form
4. Mail to April DeConick, Religious Studies Department - MS 15, P.O. Box 1892, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77251, USA
5. Deadline for applications is January 7, 2008
6. Please note that if your proposal is accepted, you will also be responsible to provide a full draft of your paper two weeks prior to the Congress for pre-distribution to all Congress members
What is a poster?
Posters have long been used by
scientists and social scientists at conferences in order to increase
dialogue and disseminate research information more broadly. The
Society of Biblical Literature has successfully held poster sessions
for several years at the annual convention. Participants create their
own posters using text, graphics, charts, tables, pictures, diagrams in
order to illustrate or summarize your argument.
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How will the poster be presented at the Congress?
During a specified
time period, the presenter of the poster will be available to discuss
it, providing a short summary (2 to 4 minutes) of his or her work,
walking interested persons through the poster and engaging them in
conversation. Posters are mounted for the
duration of the conference. Participants' names and projects are
included in the official program literature. Full drafts of the participant's paper will be distributed to all Congress members two weeks prior to the conference.
What are the poster dimensions?
Each person has a poster mounting space 4' wide by 3' high. The participant should bring his or her own mounting materials (i.e. push pins, tape). Posters must be mounted an hour in advance of the start of the Congress on Thursday, March 13, 2008. Each person is responsible for removing his or her poster at a designated time.
What are some artistic tips for creating the poster?
Experience suggests, "Keep the poster simple." How is this done effectively? About 50% of the poster should be free of text. Use one font for the entire poster, and let it be a simple font (i.e., Geneva, Helvetica, Times, or Arial). Avoid garish or flourescent colors. Lettering needs to be legible, large and bold. The title should be at least 84 pt, name of presenter and institutional affliliation 72 pt, headings 36 pt. Spare the use of text. Judiciously use illustrations. A good sequence or flow of information for the poster is: author's name and institutional affliliation, abstract, introduction (including any methodological considerations), data that may include illustrations, and conclusion.
Internet help?
Here are some links to sites on the web that contain valuable information about creating an effective poster.
Writing Guides: Poster Sessions
Developing a Poster Presentation
How to Plan a Poster Session
17 links about Poster Sessions
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Application
Date
Name
(as you wish it to appear in the program)
College or University Affiliation
Mailing Address
E-mail Address
and Phone Number
Circle the one that applies
to you
- PhD/ThD Student (before exams)
- PhD/ThD Candidate (writing dissertation)
If
"Other", please explain
Name of Thesis Advisor
Address
of Thesis Advisor
E-mail Address
and Phone Number of Thesis Advisor
"I support this applicant's
project for the Codex Judas Congress."
(Thesis Advisor's Signature
and Date)
Name of Project
100-word
Description suitable for publishing in the program
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