AUDIENCE : Emphasize why the issue or question is interesting or - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

PREPARING THE ORAL PRESENTATION OF THE POSTER

ORAL PRESENTATION OF POSTER

 Prepare a 2.5-5 minute “tour of the poster”, to present to

evaluators or other interested visitors.

 Repeatedly rehearse your brief talk while timing it  Try it with a practice audience.  Emphasize the high points: 

Why is the issue important or interesting?

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What do the results mean?

 Be sure to briefly explain figures and graphs.  If it is running too long, leave out some details, for your visitor

to bring up, if interested in them.

 A pointer is recommended. This will help your audience to

follow your talk.

 Do not speak too fast. Make eye contact.  Articulate clearly in a conversational tone.  Be prepared to answer any detailed questions.  Suggestion: begin composing your talk by outlining your

presentation.

FOR IMPACT ON A NON-SPECIALIST

AUDIENCE:

 Emphasize why the issue or question is

interesting or important (Why should I care?)

 Emphasize the upshot or possible implications of

your study (So what might all this mean?)

HANDOUTS (OPTIONAL):

 It is a good idea to have copies (8.5” x 11" or 11" x

14") of your poster or a handout with the text of your poster to pass out to attendees who request it.

NETWORKING:

 Be sure to visit some of the other posters and

talks.

 One of the greatest advantages of poster

presentations is the opportunity to network with students and faculty interested in your topic.

 (Optional) Have index cards (or calling cards)

ready with your contact information to give to interested faculty.

 (Optional) Have a notebook, cards, etc. ready to

collect contact information.