Graduate Student Research Symposium Sponsored by the UNI
Graduate College Information Session Created by Graduate College
Graduate Assistants Slide 2 5 th Annual Graduate Student Research
Symposium Tuesday, March 27 th, 2012 Davis Hall, Gallagher-Bluedorn
Performing Arts Center Creative Performances: 6:00 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 27 th, 2012 Maucker Union Ballroom & Conference
Rooms Poster Presentations: 12:00 2:00 p.m. Oral Presentations:
12:00 3:00 p.m. Slide 3 Slide 4 What is a Research Symposium? It is
an opportunity for graduate students to present what they have
learned through their academic experiences to a larger audience.
Slide 5 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 Slide 6 General Conference
Etiquette 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 Slide
7 Types of Presentations Creative Performances Original Work
Performance Oral Presentations Poster Presentations Research
Project Literature Review Slide 8 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 Slide 9
Oral Presentation Judging Criteria Abstract Organization Content
Delivery Slide 10 Creative Performance Judging Criteria Abstract
Impact and Delivery Poise, engagement with audience Technical
Ability i.e. Projection, pitch/tuning, rhythm Content Slide 11
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 Slide 12 Poster
Presentations Slide 13 Poster Presentations: Who Presents? Anyone
whose message is better conveyed in print Slide 14 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. Slide 15 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 Formatting
Slide 16 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 Slide 17 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 Slide 18 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 Slide 19 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 13 th
Email poster as attachment to [email protected] or bring a
flashdrive [email protected] 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 Slide 20 Oral
Presentations Slide 21 Who Presents Oral Presentations? Anyone
whose message is better conveyed when spoken rather than in print
If youre not sure on format, consult with faculty Slide 22
Locations Maucker Union Presidential Room State College Room Oak
Room Slide 23 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 Slide 24 Technology Not mandatory to use
technology Use it to enhance the presentation Available for use
Computer Projector/ Screen Power Point version 2010 Slide 25
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, dont 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, dont try to
present everything Slide 26 Creative Performances Slide 27 Who
Presents Creative Performances? Showcase disciplines, specialties,
and skills outside more formal research 2010 performances included
Small Ensembles Solos Short Story Reading Creative Monologue Slide
28 Creative Performances begin at 6:00 pm Davis Hall:
Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Performances are Free and
Open to the Public Slide 29 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 Slide 30
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. Slide 31 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 Slide 32 How to Begin
Prepare your registration form Meet with faculty member to sign-off
on the form Submit registration to [email protected]@uni.edu
Encourage peers to participate Invite faculty, staff, friends,
family, and peers! Slide 33 Remember Registration forms must be
completed and submitted no later than February 20th, 2012
Registration Form: http://www.grad.uni.edu/graduate-student-
symposium http://www.grad.uni.edu/graduate-student- symposium
Submit forms to [email protected] Slide 34 Questions Slide 35 Thank
you! Graduate College Office: Lang Hall 110 (319) 273-2748
http://www.grad.uni.edu/graduate-student- symposium Graduate
AssistantsOffice: Lang Hall 112 (319)-273-3803 [email protected]
