1. UCVM Grad Research Day March 7, 2019

2. Abstract Due February 8th 200-250 word limit Should include:
Introduction
Hypothesis/Objectives
Methodology
Results
Conclusion
Concise but informative

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Poster
36”
48”
Our poster boards are in portrait format. So it is better to make posters as shown above

7. 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

8. Questions?
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