1. + By Pamela M. Dixon, PhD May 25, 2016 Presenting a Research Poster PURPOSEPLAN PRACTICEPRESENT

2. + PURPOSE SHARE YOUR WORK TELL THE STORY ENGAGE A CONVERSATION

3. + 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: http://www.viterbo.edu/copy-center Text Boxes Visual Aides Font Size (Title 48, Body 24) Contrast Balance KIS Principle

4. + Critique Activity Criteria for an Effective Poster (use previous slide and add to list) Critique Poster Samples based on Criteria 5 Minutes

5. + Design Activity Using the template at your table, choose a research project as your focus and begin to design a poster. 10 Minutes

6. + PRACTICE Review details of research Talk about your project with friends, family, random strangers 2-Minute Presentation Trigger words purpose, results, topic / literature

7. + 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

8. + Present Activity Large group Mingle 3 rounds - 2 minutes each Discuss: Purpose Methodology Expected Results (hypotheses or emergence) Implications - So what?

9. + Resources Giving an Effective Poster Presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMSaFUrk-FA Creating an Effective Poster Presentation: http://www.ncsu.edu/project/posters/index.html How to design a poster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m02leV4gxgE Free Template: http://www.postersession.com/poster-templates.php