The document provides guidance on designing and presenting effective poster sessions. The goals are to present ideas visually in a clear concise format, prepare a short oral presentation and handout, and connect with colleagues. When creating a poster, one should choose an engaging topic, follow design guidelines, and include key elements like a title, sections, and graphics. Important tips include using large readable fonts, balancing text and images, and rehearsing a short presentation. The assignment is to create a proposal, poster, and handout on a career exploration topic by the given deadlines to present at a poster session.

1. Design and Presentation Poster Sessions

3. Short, Repeated Presentation

6. Call for Participation

7. Proposal GuidelinesWho Cares? Your Colleagues Engaging and Interesting Topic? Invites Discussion and Questions? You! Enthusiasm? Interest? Can You Visualize It? Charts Graphs Pictures

8. Submitting a Proposal Where to Submit? National Conferences State and Regional Conferences Local Events

9. Proposal Guidelines Follow Submission Guidelines! Pay Attention to Requirements Deadlines Abstract Word Count Focus on Your Idea Original Engaging Titles Matter Make it Interesting Tie it to the Conference Theme Must Display Well on Poster

10. Proposal Tips Get Input From Colleagues Use Active Voice: Learn, Discover, Identify, Share, Describe Use Simple Words Check Spelling and Grammar Use Short Sentences Avoid Technical Jargon Focus on the Conference Theme Look at Previous Conference Proceedings

11. Designing the Poster Follow the Guidelines Poster Size Language Decide on the Objectives for Your Poster Plan Your Layout Sections to Include Plan Your Theme Colors Font Graphics Proofread and Error Check

13. Font Colors and Type

16. Keep Them Short

19. Programs and Printing Publisher Vs. PowerPoint Use Publisher for Larger Sizes Proofread Before Printing!! Only Print Once ~ Printing is $$ Print Early Time to Work Around Technical Difficulties Time to Reprint if Needed

20. Examples The Good, The Bad, and The UGLY!

21. Visually Appealing http://gc2009.graphicon.ru/authors/posterformatting

22. Good Use of Graphics and Text http://gc2009.graphicon.ru/authors/posterformatting

23. http://www.castdiv.org/DirectorsAward.htm Award Winning Poster

24. http://tos.org/resources/publications/sci_speaking/bad_poster.pdf Bad Example!

25. Do Not Do This

26. Presenting The Poster Arrive Early to Prepare Stand by Your Poster, but off to one Side Dress Appropriately Not Too Casual Colors Work with Poster Know the Information on Your Poster Be Ready to Think on Your Feet Be Ready to Answer Questions Have a Prepared Overview 5-15 minutes Rehearse It! Work Your Audience Gauge Interest To Decide How Much Information to Share Avoid Monopolizing Someone’s Time Engage in Conversation Do Not Ignore People Distribute Your Time Appropriately Network Gather Business Cards and Follow-Up Greet the Audience Make Eye-Contact Smile

27. Handouts Check Spelling and Grammar Follow Theme & Colors of Poster Include Contact Information Include a URL to Connect People to a Web Site with More Information Make Enough Copies Use for Longer Explanations and Details that Did Not Fit on Your Poster

28. Your Assignment Drum Roll Please…..

29. The Goals Present ideas in a clear, concise, appealing visual format. Prepare a short oral presentation and written handout to enhance and summarize the visual presentation. Respond to participant's questions and comments in a professional and appropriate manner. Connect with colleagues who are possible future collaborators.

30. Your Topic DescribeJob Requirements Career Exploration Compare Two Careers Highlight Employers Within a Career Provide Career Outlook

31. Your Proposal A 300 Word Abstract Due by June 11 Abstract Should Tell the Purpose of the Research Research Question or Hypothesis Explain What You Would Like to Learn, Identify, or Discover Include Your Research Plan Make People Want to Visit Your Poster

32. Your Poster Posters Should be: 4 feet X 6 feet Direction Should be: Landscape Include: Abstract Title Author Names Section Headings Graphics, Charts, and/or Tables

33. Poster Specifications Font Size Minimums Readable 3 Feet Away From Poster Title – 72pt Authors- 56 pt Section Headings- 36 pt Body Text- 24 pt Captions – 20 pt Choose Crisp, Clear Font Avoid cursive or cutesy fonts

34. Presenting Your Poster Poster Session Will be Held July 2 from 11:30-12:30 You Will Need to Stand by Your Poster During This Time Smile, Make Eye Contact, and Greet Attendees Prepare a Less Than 5 Minute “Canned” Presentation Be Prepared to Repeat Practice Questions and Answers Be Ready to Answer and Ask Questions Connect With Your Audience

35. Your Handouts Have at Least One Handout at the Poster Session 1 Page is Ideal – 3 Pages Maximum Make Enough Copies for all Attendees Include Title of Poster Your Contact Information Support the Purpose of Your Poster Presentation But Not Simply a Replica of Your Poster Match the Colors and Graphics of Your Poster

36. Due Dates Proposal Due June 11 Poster Must be Printed by June 25 Poster Session: July 2, 11:30-12:30 in Amargosa Including Handouts Less Than 5 Minute Presentations Questions and Answers Arrive Early for Set Up

37. Questions?