What Makes a Presentation Engaging?...Posters: Big Picture Today’s Takeaways: • Devising your...
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What Makes a Presentation
Engaging?
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Engaging Presentations
• Dynamic• Personable• Polished• Resonate
PresentationExperiences
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PresentationExperiences
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Posters
Posters: Big PictureToday’s Takeaways:• Devising your Story• Learning Poster Formats/layouts• Learning Poster Design• Presenting Posters to Engage
Others
Tell Your Story
Know Your Audience
• Experts
• Non-experts
• Both?
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How Are Posters Used?
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PosterFormats
Common Layout: Knowing IMRaD
(Abstract)
Introduction
Methods
Results, and
Discussion
(References) (Acknowledgements)
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Common Layout: IMRaD(Abstract)
Introduction
Methods
Results, and
Discussion
(References) (Acknowledgements)
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Common Layout: IMRaD(Abstract)
Introduction
Methods
Results, and
Discussion
(References) (Acknowledgements)
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Common Layout: IMRaD(Abstract)
Introduction
Methods
Results, and
Discussion
(References) (Acknowledgements)
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Common Layout: IMRaD(Abstract)
Introduction
Methods
Results, and
Discussion
(References) (Acknowledgements)
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Other Layouts: Humanities, Social Sciences, and Internship Experiences
• Abstract• Introduction• Approach or
Objectives• Visuals and
Discussion• Conclusion• References• Contact
Information
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Design
StyleGuide the eye with bullets, white space, italics, bold, and headings.
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Style
• Short paragraphs • Concise sentences• Parallel lists
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Text: Short & Sweet
OriginalThe ideal anestheticshould quickly make the patient unconsciousbut allow a quick returnto consciousness, havefew side effects, and besafe to handle.
RevisedIdeal anesthetics• Quick sedation• Quick recovery• Few side effects• Safe to handle
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Font Type
Title(94)Headings (36)
Body Text (32)
For Headings use Sans-serif fonts:
• Calibri
For Body Text use Serif-fonts:
• Georgia
*Avoid: • Bauhaus 93• Brush Script MT• Comic Sans
Font Size
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Visuals Should Be…
• Decipherable from a distance• Designed to convey the gist
of your message• Properly cited and labeled in
text
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• Show connections using bold or italics• Guide the audience through the poster• Highlight• Create a mood or suggest a theme
Use Color Purposefully
*Be careful of color choice!
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Easy-to-Follow Layouts
The layout should have a left-to-right flow with columns in horizontal rows.
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Left-to-right FlowIn Horizontal Rows
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You critique the following posters.
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PresentingYour Poster
Practice short (2 minute) and long (5 minute) versions of your poster explanation.
Poster Presentation Prep
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Anticipate questions you might get and how you will answer them.
Poster Presentation Prep
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Poster Presentation Tips - Get Engaging!
Watch your body language—appear approachable
Approach interested parties
Introduce yourself and invite questions
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Poster Presentation Tips
Do not block or read from the poster.
Point out figures and use them in your explanation.
Summarize in 2-3 sentences.
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Common Poster Questions
Q: Where can I get a poster printed in town?
Q: What program can I use to make my poster?
A: Some departments, Copy Corner & Kinkos!
Copy Corner charges by square foot of printing:$6/sq. foot – plain paper$8/sq. foot – glossy paper$4/sq. foot – mounted
A: PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator!
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Common Research Poster Questions
Q: Should I get it laminated?
Q: What should I store my poster in?
A: Yes! If not laminated, glossy finish!
A: A tube or a cardboard sleeve.
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Be Present at Your Presentation
“Your poster is not the presentation. You are the presentation.”
-Garr Reynolds, Presentationzen
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Recap
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If you’re a TAMU student, we can help you invent, construct, design, or practice for your research poster.
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