Abstracts scheduled for presentation in platform sessions will be grouped by topic, numbered and listed in the program and published in the abstract book in the usual manner.

Your abstract confirmation letter will inform you of the time, place and Chair of your session. The Chair of your session will contact you concerning the format to be used, the time allotted for your presentation and time allowed for discussion.

Listed below are some suggestions that have proved helpful at past meetings:

A 2"x 2" slide projector and an overhead projector will be available in your session room. Please inform the Society Office if you require other projection equipment.

Have your slides ready for the projectionist before the session begins.

Slides should be identified with your name, paper number and session.

Slides should be marked in the lower left corner (holding the slide as it reads correctly to you). This gives the projectionist the correct corner to grasp when placing the slides in the tray.

Do not affix tape of any kind to your slides because this will cause the projector to jam.

Use duplicate slides if you will refer to the same slide several times during the presentation.

Make sure the format of your slide is simple and uncluttered. A good slide has a clear purpose and is readily understood - free of nonessential information.

In some instances graphs serve a better purpose than tabular lists of data.

Limit tables to 3 to 4 columns and no more than 5 to 6 rows.

Too many slides as well as slides with no relevance to the current oral presentations are to be avoided.

Slides should be legible, visible (no vertical slides) and should have sufficient visual contrast. Never use black letters on a dark background.