Presenting at Conferences: Preparing Posters Presenting at Conferences: Preparing Posters Sobhana Daniel School of Child and Youth Care (PhD Program) University of Victoria Third Annual HSD Graduate Student Conference Part I October 2005

Conference poster  popular alternative to papers  visual presentation of ideas Participants/readers can:  consider information at their own pace  view materials over an extended period of time  engage in detailed discussions with presenter

Considerations Your audience may be:  People who will know what you are talking about  People who may know what you are talking about  People who may have no clue what you are talking about

Conference poster – basic plan  Topic  Audience  Poster shape  Organise poster  Use point form and less color  Figures, tables, pictures  Draft text  Define your main message 30% text 30% graphics 40% empty space % interactive exhibit

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Parts of a poster  Banner  Introduction  Method  Findings  Summary/Conclusion  Further work Note: Including an abstract in the poster is NOT recommended, because a poster is already a concise description the work done. Keep it simple, clear and attractive…

Conference Poster – final plan  Make initial version  Prepare what you will say  Practice with poster (simple & detailed version)  Decide how to print poster  Decide how to take the poster to the venue  Make final version

Shopping list..  scotch tape  glue  thumb tacks  correction fluid  marker pens  handouts  note pad  pen  ring binder ( for materials not being presented but may be required )  draft of full paper (include name, address, date, conference name) Some things you will need to present your poster

Finally presenting the poster..  You + poster = team  Welcome audience  Give handouts  Keep track of comments, feedback, questions & concerns Remember to be interactive….

For any conference..  Plan schedule in advance  Explore where your discipline is headed outside your particular area of interest  Note good questions to ask  Meet new people  Take care of your self  Enjoy!

Thank you! Questions? Comments? Please