Graduate Student Research Symposium Sponsored by the UNI Graduate College Information Session

1. Graduate Student Research SymposiumSponsored by the UNI Graduate CollegeInformation Session Created by Graduate College Graduate Assistants

2. 5th Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium Tuesday, March 27th, 2012 Maucker Union Ballroom & Conference Rooms Poster Presentations: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Oral Presentations: 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 27th, 2012 Davis Hall, Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Creative Performances: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

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.

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

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

7. Types of Presentations • Poster Presentations • Research • Project • Literature Review Oral Presentations • Creative Performances • Original Work • Performance

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

9. Oral Presentation Judging Criteria • Abstract • Organization • Content • Delivery

10. Creative Performance Judging Criteria • Abstract • Impact and Delivery • Poise, engagement with audience • Technical Ability • i.e. Projection, pitch/tuning, rhythm • Content

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

12. Poster Presentations

13. Poster Presentations: Who Presents? • Anyone whose message is better conveyed in print

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.

15. Poster Formatting • 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

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

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

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

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 13th • Email poster as attachment to manager@cns.uni.edu or bring a flashdrive to • 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

20. Oral Presentations

21. Who Presents Oral Presentations? • Anyone whose message is better conveyed when spoken rather than in print • If you’re not sure on format, consult with faculty

22. Locations – Maucker Union Presidential Room State College Room Oak Room

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

24. Technology • Not mandatory to use technology • Use it to enhance the presentation • Available for use • Computer • Projector/ Screen • Power Point • version 2010

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, don’t 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, don’t try to present everything

26. Creative Performances

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

28. Creative Performances begin at 6:00 pmDavis Hall: Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Performances are Free and Open to the Public

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

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.

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

32. How to Begin • Prepare your registration form • Meet with faculty member to sign-off on the form • Submit registration to gradlife@uni.edu • Encourage peers to participate • Invite faculty, staff, friends, family, and peers!

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 • Submit forms to gradlife@uni.edu

34. Questions

35. Thank you! Graduate College Office: Lang Hall 110 (319) 273-2748 http://www.grad.uni.edu/graduate-student-symposium Graduate Assistants’Office: Lang Hall 112 (319)-273-3803 gradlife@uni.edu