2. Minding the Gap : Introducing Multimodal Communication Through Research Poster Presentations Sohui Lee, Ph.D. Russ Carpenter, Ph.D.

3. History and Background Two Design Models Oral Pitches Literature on Research Posters

4. The Professional Scientific Poster Session

5. The Literature 29 ORAL VISUA L look explain

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7. 1. 1. “Newspaper Column” model

8. 2 2. Visualization Model

9. Newspaper Column Visualization Advantages Commonplace Predictable Easy to produce Advantages Commonplace Predictable Easy to produce Drawbacks Text driven “Template” Drawbacks Text driven “Template” Advantages Unique Reveals data relationships Advantages Unique Reveals data relationships Drawbacks Time and skill Data dependent Drawbacks Time and skill Data dependent

11. Presentation is an essential part of the poster presentation Oral Presentation Modulation is catering content to specific audience types

14. Modulation

15. Ask questions Read name tags

16. Specific but brief background Major implications Less jargon Filter Terminology Less background, elaborate details Major implications Nuanced interpretations DisciplineField

17. Effects of ethanol on shoaling behavior in Zebrafish (Danio reiro) Example of modulated title Drunk fish swim alone Alcohol consumption influences social interaction in Zebrafish DisciplineField General

18. Presentation is an essential part of the poster presentation Oral Presentation: Take Home Messages Modulation content to specific audience types promotes memorability and facilitates discussion

19. 1. Relating the context of research poster session is vital for helping students understand purpose, need, and strategies for visual and oral communication. 2. By exploring two models of visualizing research poster design, students heighten awareness of visual design and can cultivate creative thinking.

20. Sohui Lee, Ph.D. sohui@stanford.edu Russ Carpenter, Ph.D. russ1@stanford.edu Hume Center for Writing and Speaking Stanford University