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THE RESEARCH
CONFERENCE
PRESENTATIONWilliam Perez, Ph.D.
MMP Workshop 2-8-08
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OUTLINE
Presentation Formats
Preparation
Presenting
Q&A
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PRESENTATION FORMATS
Poster Session
Paper Presentation/Symposium
Roundtable
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BEFORE THE POSTER
PRESENTATION
Turn your proposal/paper into a posterpresentation format
Review key articles/research literature toreference during your discussion with visitors
Rehearse a 1-2 minute synopsis of the mainfindings and its implications
Review all the details of the studyReview poster format guidelines usually posted
on conference website or program/schedulePrint 30-40 handoutsBring a pad of paper and pen to get people’s emailin case you run out of handouts You can also do this in lieu of handouts
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POSTER CONTENT
Title
Introduction
Key Literature Reference
Research Question Methods
Sample
Procedures
Results Discussion/Conclusion
References
Contact Information
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EFFECTIVE POSTER
PRESENTATIONS
Poster Content needs to be succinct
No long titles Pay careful attention to the title-shorter is better
No long paragraphs Brief sentences
Bullet points
Highlight only key findings
Do not try to include all findings Include one key figure and/or one key table
Figures and tables should be easy to read/understand
If using PowerPoint, use no more than 10 slides
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DURING THE POSTER
PRESENTATION
Have plenty of handouts ready with contact
information and/or business cards
Be ready to discuss limitations of the studyIf you can’t address a particular question it’s ok to
say “I don’t know,” or “I will need to consider that
further, thank you for raising the issue.”
Use the opportunity to network/promote your
work
Be able to articulate in 2-3 minutes the
importance/main findings/implications of the
study
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PAPER PRESENTATION/SYMPOSIUM
Usually 5 or 6 people
Coordinate presentation with others
An important difference between a poster
presentation and a paper presentation is that youhave more space/time to articulate rationale,
important findings and implications
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PAPER ORGANIZATION
Title Introduction Key Literature References
Research Questions Methods Sample Procedures Measures
Results Discussion/Conclusion References Contact Information
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BEFORE THE PRESENTATION
Figure out your time limit and organize your
presentation accordingly
Coordinate the presentation order with fellow
presenters
Practice your presentation several times to make
sure you stay within the time limitPractice in front of the mirror
Record your presentation and play it backMake modifications based on your practice sessions
Prepare 30-40 handouts
As backup, prepare full-size printed slides and/or
overhead projector slides
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DURING THE PRESENTATION
Load PowerPoint Slides into one computer, and
open them all before symposium starts to use
your time more effectively
Delivery basicsSpeak in a slow and deliberate pace, don’t rush
Make eye contact with the audience
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DURING THE PRESENTATION
Fielding Questions/CommentsIf you do not know the answer
Belligerent audience member
Dealing with discipline specific language andvocabulary at a transdisciplinary conference
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Q&A
Questions from the audience