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Transcript of T HE R ESEARCH C ONFERENCE P RESENTATION William Perez, Ph.D. MMP Workshop 2-8-08.
THE RESEARCH CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONWilliam Perez, Ph.D.
MMP Workshop 2-8-08
OUTLINE
Presentation Formats Preparation Presenting Q&A
PRESENTATION FORMATS
Poster Session Paper Presentation/Symposium Roundtable
BEFORE THE POSTER PRESENTATION Turn your proposal/paper into a poster
presentation format Review key articles/research literature to
reference during your discussion with visitors Rehearse a 1-2 minute synopsis of the main
findings and its implications Review all the details of the study Review poster format guidelines usually
posted on conference website or program/schedule
Print 30-40 handouts Bring a pad of paper and pen to get people’s
email in case you run out of handouts You can also do this in lieu of handouts
POSTER CONTENT
Title Introduction Key Literature Reference Research Question Methods
Sample Procedures
Results Discussion/Conclusion References Contact Information
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
DURING THE POSTER PRESENTATION
Have plenty of handouts ready with contact information and/or business cards
Be ready to discuss limitations of the study If 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
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 you have more space/time to articulate rationale, important findings and implications
PAPER ORGANIZATION Title Introduction Key Literature References Research Questions Methods
Sample Procedures Measures
Results Discussion/Conclusion References Contact Information
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 limit Practice in front of the mirror Record your presentation and play it back
Make modifications based on your practice sessions
Prepare 30-40 handouts As backup, prepare full-size printed slides
and/or overhead projector slides
DURING THE PRESENTATION
Load PowerPoint Slides into one computer, and open them all before symposium starts to use your time more effectively
Delivery basics Speak in a slow and deliberate pace, don’t rush Make eye contact with the audience
DURING THE PRESENTATION
Fielding Questions/Comments If you do not know the answer Belligerent audience member
Dealing with discipline specific language and vocabulary at a transdisciplinary conference
Q&A
Questions from the audience