Summer Undergraduate Research Day August 22, 2019
Abstract Due August 1th 200 word limit Should include: Introduction Hypothesis/Objectives Methodology Results Conclusion Concise but informative
Oral Presentation 15 oral presentation slots 10 minutes for presentation, 2 minutes for questions Warning at 9 min Points will be deducted if you go over the allotted 10 minutes
Oral presentation Category Details Score Scientific content /20 1) Background/Rationale; 2) Hypothesis and Objectives; 3) Materials and Methods; and 4) Data analysis and Interpretation (5 points each) /20 Organization of presentation 1) Organization of presentation; 2) Presentation skills; 3) Visual appeal of slides and readability of data; and 4) Timing (5 points each) Discipline knowledge and understanding of data Ability of the student to answer questions related to his/her discipline and results /10
Poster Presentation Portrait format 36” X 48” (see next slide) Use a large font for the title (70+) and at least 32 for the main text Use pictures and tables/graphs as appropriate Keep text short and concise. White space helps to make your poster more visually appealing Use clear headings for sections: Introduction Hypothesis/Aims Materials and Methods Results Conclusion References Acknowledgements
Poster 36” 48” Our poster boards are in portrait format. So it is better to make posters as shown above
Poster presentation Category Details Score /20 /10 Scientific content 1) Background/Rationale; 2) Hypothesis and Objectives; 3)Materials and Methods; and 4) Data analysis and Interpretation (5 points each) /20 Organization of poster 1) Organization of contents; 2) Visual appeal (color, figures, tables); 3) Appropriate usage of text; 3) Overall clarity of information (5 points each) Presentation, discipline knowledge and understanding of data Ability of the student to effectively present his/her poster within 3 min and answer questions /10
Questions? Please feel free to contact vmgrad@ucalgary.ca if you have any questions