Posters are a snapshot of your work designed to start a conversation or convince the reader they want to learn more. They should be a summary that can stand on it's own if you're not present. They are time-consuming to prepare, but can lead to great collaborations and new colleagues when done effectively.
The following is a summary of some tips for Good Poster Presentations from the Public Library of Science (PLOS)
During: Work to get a crowd by being engaging; one engaged viewer will attract others. Don't badger people, let them read; Work all the audience at once, do not leave visitors waiting for your attention; People are more likely to remember you than your work
After: Make it easy for a conference attendee to contact you afterward; Have the poster online and make the URL available as a handout; Have your e-mail and other demographics clearly displayed;
Source: Erren TC, Bourne PE (2007) Ten Simple Rules for a Good Poster Presentation. PLoS Comput Biol 3(5): e102. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.0030102
Clear and logical delivery of your ideas and scientific results is critical for a successful scientific career. Presentations encourage broader dissemination of your work
The Following is a summary of some tips for Good Oral Presentations from the Public Library of Science (PLOS)
Source: Bourne PE (2007) Ten Simple Rules for Making Good Oral Presentations. PLoS Comput Biol 3(4): e77. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.0030077
Alley, M. (2003). The craft of scientific presentations : critical steps to succeed and critical errors to avoid. Springer.
Provides examples of scientific presentations to show clearly what makes an oral presentation effective. It considers presentations made to:
It considers both from four perspectives: speech, structure, visual aids, and delivery
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