+ By Pamela M. Dixon, PhD May 25, 2016 Presenting a Research Poster PURPOSEPLAN PRACTICEPRESENT
+ PURPOSE SHARE YOUR WORK TELL THE STORY ENGAGE A CONVERSATION
+ PLAN Poster Format Title Introduction / Background Methodology Results Discussion / Conclusion References Direct content from top to bottom and left to right PowerPoint Canvas Poster Size – 36 X 48 Guidelines: Text Boxes Visual Aides Font Size (Title 48, Body 24) Contrast Balance KIS Principle
+ Critique Activity Criteria for an Effective Poster (use previous slide and add to list) Critique Poster Samples based on Criteria 5 Minutes
+ Design Activity Using the template at your table, choose a research project as your focus and begin to design a poster. 10 Minutes
+ PRACTICE Review details of research Talk about your project with friends, family, random strangers 2-Minute Presentation Trigger words purpose, results, topic / literature
+ PRESENT Social / Buzzing with Activity Noise Drive by Lookers Interested Gatherers Food and Drink Dress Professional Comfortable Personal Care Light meal prior Good sleep prior Water close by Restroom Breathe (5-count) Engagement Smile and Eye Contact 30 Second Hook (Results) 2 Minute Presentation Don’t Read Poster Don’t Talk too Fast POSTER SESSIONS PRESENTATION
+ Present Activity Large group Mingle 3 rounds - 2 minutes each Discuss: Purpose Methodology Expected Results (hypotheses or emergence) Implications - So what?
+ Resources Giving an Effective Poster Presentation: Creating an Effective Poster Presentation: How to design a poster: Free Template: