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- Make eye contact<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Avoid jargon and acronyms<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Speak clearly and slowly<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Don\u2019t overload on detail<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/u>Getting the Message Through<\/h3>\n
\u2714\ufe0e Decide what the purpose of your talk really is. What is the “take-home” message you want to give to your audience? Organize your talk accordingly, explaining the main focus of your poster. Summarize your conclusions<\/a> and their importance.<\/p>\n
\u2716 Don\u2019t distract from your message by including peripheral topics or excessive arcane detail.<\/p>\n
Technical Terminology<\/h3>\n
\u2714\ufe0e Clearly define any terms that may not be familiar to your audience. Remember, they’re may not all be from the same specialty as you!<\/p>\n
\u2716 Don\u2019t assume that people are experts in your field when they approach you.<\/p>\n
Inappropriate Words\/Phrases<\/h3>\n
\u2714\ufe0e Speak clearly. Express your ideas clearly and use appropriate language, pronunciation, and enunciation.<\/p>\n
\u2716 Don\u2019t use qualifiers\u2014maybe, perhaps, or start sentences with “So,” end sentences with “right?” or “OK?”<\/p>\n
Example<\/p>\n
Starting with “Just real quick” or “Briefly” tells your audience is that \u201cthis isn’t really important or relevant, but I’m going to inflict it on you anyway.\u201d<\/p>\n
Answering Questions<\/h3>\n
\u2714\ufe0e Anticipate questions, rehearse answers.<\/p>\n
Example<\/p>\n
One of the most common question is \u201cHow does this work differ from the other research in this field?<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2716\u00a0<\/strong>Don\u2019t fumble when answering.<\/p>\n
Listen carefully. Wait for them to finish the question!<\/p>\n
Confusing the Audience<\/h3>\n
\u2714\ufe0e Remember that “I don’t know” is a perfectly good answer. If you’re working on answering the question, just say that.<\/p>\n
\u2716 Don\u2019t make up stuff or go into a 5-minute explanation of why<\/em> you don’t know the answer.<\/p>\n
Take-Away Information<\/h3>\n
\u2714\ufe0e Consider having handouts.<\/p>\n
Examples<\/p>\n
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- miniatures of the poster<\/li>\n
- additional details not included in the poster<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\u2716 Don\u2019t forget that you want people to remember you and your work!<\/p>\n
Practice!<\/h3>\n
\u2714\ufe0e Practice beforehand.<\/p>\n
Tip 2!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Submit your poster to the \u201ctwo-minute test\u201d with friends unfamiliar with your project. Ask them if they can, after a two-minute review, grasp the basics of your project and accurately summarize your core message.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\u2716 Don\u2019t wait till the actual presentation.<\/p>\n
In brief, smile, be and appear friendly and glad to be there. Dress appropriately. Speak loudly. Articulate clearly.<\/p>\n
<\/u>Other Tips<\/h2>\n
Remember the following additional points for effective poster presentation:<\/p>\n
Check Your Spelling<\/h3>\n
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- Spelling mistakes on public display are embarrassing, especially if they are on the title page, and give the impression that you have not put in the effort and are not worthy of high assessment scores.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Maintain a Consistent Style<\/h3>\n
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- Inconsistent styles give the impression of disharmony and can interrupt the fluency<\/a> and flow <\/a>of your messages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/u>\u00a0<\/strong>Review, Review, and Review<\/h3>\n
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- Make draft versions of your poster sections and check them for mistakes, legibility, and inconsistency in style<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Try different layout arrangements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Ask your partner, friends, colleagues or supervisor for their opinions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Use Poster-Making Services<\/h3>\n
<\/u>You can opt for professional poster-making services.<\/p>\n
Reference:\u00a0Steven M. Block, Biophysical Journal, 1996;71:3527\u20139.<\/strong><\/p>\n
- Ask your partner, friends, colleagues or supervisor for their opinions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Try different layout arrangements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Make draft versions of your poster sections and check them for mistakes, legibility, and inconsistency in style<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Inconsistent styles give the impression of disharmony and can interrupt the fluency<\/a> and flow <\/a>of your messages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Spelling mistakes on public display are embarrassing, especially if they are on the title page, and give the impression that you have not put in the effort and are not worthy of high assessment scores.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Avoid jargon and acronyms<\/strong><\/li>\n
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