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Graduate Student Research Symposium
Sponsored by the UNI Graduate College
Information Session
Created by Graduate College
Graduate Assistants
5th Annual Graduate Student
Research Symposium
Tuesday, March 27th, 2012
Maucker Union Ballroom & Conference Rooms
Poster Presentations: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Oral Presentations: 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 27th, 2012
Davis Hall,
Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
Creative Performances: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
What is a Research Symposium?
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It is an opportunity for graduate students
to present what they have learned
through their academic experiences to a
larger audience.
Benefits for Presenters
Present research to larger audience
 Contribute to professional growth
 Enhance presentations skills
 Build resume or CV
 Network with academic community
 Gain feedback and ideas on where to go
next with your research
 Represent your program to the university
community
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General Conference Etiquette
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Conduct yourself in a professional manner
◦ Turn off cell phones
◦ Be punctual for your presentation or
performance
◦ Respect others while they are presenting or
performing
◦ Do not enter the room during another
participant's presentation or performance
Types of Presentations
Poster Presentations
• Research
• Project
• Literature Review
Oral Presentations
Creative Performances
• Original Work
• Performance
Poster Judging Criteria
• Posters will be judged in a session without
presenters
•Presenters will not be judged on how they
respond to questions from the judges.
•Will be judged on:
•Abstract
•Display appearance
•Content
•Organization
Oral Presentation Judging Criteria
• Abstract
• Organization
• Content
• Delivery
Creative Performance Judging Criteria
• Abstract
• Impact and Delivery
•Poise, engagement with audience
•Technical Ability
• i.e. Projection, pitch/tuning, rhythm
•Content
Helpful Hints for Abstracts
•Your abstract and description of work are part
of the judging process
•Acronyms – be sure to define them the first time
they are used, then abbreviate
•Make your work as understandable and
accessible as possible to a broad
academic audience without sacrificing
its disciplinary rigor.
•Check for spelling errors
and typos – lead to
points taken off
Poster Presentations
Poster Presentations: Who Presents?
•Anyone whose message is better
conveyed in print
Poster Categories
•Research - Classic poster with literature
review, methods, findings conclusions
based on findings
• Project - a description of an activity.
May not contain findings/results or a
conclusion based on findings
• Literature Review/Review Paper - a
review and analysis of existing
literature, perhaps to make a point.
May not contain process/methods.
Poster Formatting
•Consult faculty member in your
department for format help
•Presentation expectations vary by
discipline
- For example: in Biology the results
section must be prominently near
the top of the poster
Poster Presentation Guidelines
•Posters set up between 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
• Specific location of poster assigned
at check-in
• Posters must fit in the 4’ x 4’ poster
board panel
•Display panels, push pins, and music
stands for handouts are provided by
Graduate College
Poster Presentation Guidelines
•Targeted towards broad academic
audience
•Presenters are encouraged to be available
between 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. for
public viewing
•Handouts are encouraged
Helpful Hints for Poster Displays
•Incorporate appropriate graphics
•Label or describe any charts, tables,
figures, graphs, or photos
•Do Not post Power Point slides
•Check out the Workshop page
online
Poster Printing Resources on Campus
• The College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences (CHAS) Prints Posters
•$25 for students not in a program in the CHAS
•Payable by cash or check
•Free for students in a program in CHAS
•PDF or Power Point format only
•Recommended deadline to submit: Tuesday, March 13th
• Email poster as attachment to [email protected] or bring a flashdrive to
Wright 206
• Questions: email or call 273-5809 or stop by Wright 206
• CSBS Poster Printing
• Students in a CSBS program will be able to print their posters for free; they
will just need to fill out the request form at least a week in advance.
• Request Form: http://www.csbs.uni.edu/tech/labs/posters.html
Oral Presentations
Who Presents Oral Presentations?
• Anyone whose message is better conveyed
when spoken rather than in print
• If you’re not sure on format, consult with
faculty
Locations – Maucker Union
Presidential
Room
State College
Room
Oak Room
Oral Presentations: General Guidelines
•12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
•13 minutes plus 5 minutes for questions
•Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time
to check in
•The Graduate College will try to
accommodate class schedules as much as
possible in scheduling presentations
Technology
•Not mandatory to use technology
•Use it to enhance the presentation
•Available for use
•Computer
•Projector/ Screen
•Power Point
version 2010
Helpful Hints for Oral Presentations
• Attire should be appropriate and
professional
• Be sure you have practiced and are prepared
• Make eye contact and speak confidently
slowly
• Use Power Point to enhance your
presentation, don’t read from it
• Welcome to bring in other options for
visual aid such as handouts, or single
posters
• Be sure to present the most relevant and
important issues, don’t try to present
everything
Creative Performances
Who Presents Creative Performances?
•Showcase disciplines, specialties, and
skills outside more formal research
•2010 performances
included
•Small Ensembles
•Solos
•Short Story Reading
•Creative Monologue
Creative Performances
begin at 6:00 pm
Davis Hall: Gallagher-Bluedorn
Performing Arts Center
Performances are Free and Open to the Public
Information for Presenters…
• Up to 10 minutes long
•Two Categories
•Original Work
•Performance
• Check in 30 minutes before scheduled
performance time
• Schedule will be determined after all
registrations are complete
Information for presenters…
Due to the varied nature of
creative performances, if you have
additional questions please speak
with a graduate assistant after this
presentation.
Presentation of Awards
• Awards will be presented to:
•Winners in each Poster Category
•Winners in each Oral Presentation Room
•Winners in each Creative Performance
Category
•Prize amounts to be determined
•Dr. Licari will notify winners through email
and prize amount will be credited to
students’ university accounts
How to Begin
• Prepare your registration form
• Meet with faculty member to sign-off on
the form
• Submit registration to [email protected]
• Encourage peers to participate
• Invite faculty, staff, friends, family, and
peers!
Remember…
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Registration forms must be completed and
submitted no later than February 20th, 2012
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Registration Form:
◦ http://www.grad.uni.edu/graduate-studentsymposium
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Submit forms to [email protected]
Questions
Thank you!
Graduate College Office: Lang Hall 110
(319) 273-2748
http://www.grad.uni.edu/graduate-studentsymposium
Graduate Assistants’Office: Lang Hall 112
(319)-273-3803
[email protected]