Undergraduate Students in Technical Research

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GUIDELINES FOR POSTER SESSION PARTICIPANTS
WHAT IS A POSTER PRESENTATION?

A poster presentation is a technical paper presented through a variety of visual, graphical wall displays (maps, charts, photographs, computer outputs, etc.) working models and/or material samples that are prepared by the authors who will be in attendance during the display period. The displays make the presentation of certain types of information more effective, in particular, complex analytical subjects, topics involving large amounts of data and projects having special display materials. This format allows the attendees to review the information at their own pace and to discuss the materials with the authors to present a technical paper, while affording the attendees an easier format for asking questions and receiving in-depth responses. Many presenters and attendees feel more comfortable in leisurely discussion than in a condensed, formal presentation.

THE REGIONAL/NATIONAL USTR COORDINATOR WILL FURNISH THE FOLLOWING:

A 3ft. X 4ft. display board for mounting displays. Check with USTR Coordinator for on-site pickup time and location.

Minimal Supplies: Push pins, tape, glue stick, etc. It is highly recommended that you bring all of the necessary supplies you will need to prepare your posterboard in the comfort of your sleeping room.

POSTER PRESENTERS MUST FURNISH THE FOLLOWING:

Title and Author Banner, Diagrams, Charts, Figures, Photos/Drawings should be sized and lettered so they are legible and readable by a group of attendees at a distance of 5 feet. They should be simple, colorful, well-labeled, and neat. The research display will include information such as objectives, procedures, data, results, and conclusions. You will receive a display board. Your title/author banner or placard can be mounted on your poster board at the top, centered. You can choose to make the project title and name a part of your poster board display as well.

Hand-outs are highly recommended to be given by the presenter (you will be scored on whether or not you provided handouts.) It is recommended that the speaker not rely on posting the entire paper as this will make it difficult to read the material. When considering the appearance of text, you can use colors and varying fonts to make information stand out.

Presentation Time Limit: 20 mins. (10 minute presentation; 10 minutes question & answer/scoring period)

Each competitor will be assigned a 20 minute time period during which a presentation will be given to a panel of three judges. Please keep to your time limit and be prepared to answer questions about your abstract and presentation.

*****If you place 1ST, 2ND, or 3RD, please complete the Competition Winners Information Sheet used to process your award check following the close of convention. Good Luck. Contact the programs chair at r6programschair@yahoo.com if there are any questions.

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