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Graduate Student Research Symposium Sponsored by the UNI Graduate College Information Session. Created by Graduate College Graduate Assistants. 6 th Annual Graduate Student Symposium. Thursday, April 4 th , 2013 Poster Presentations: 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Maucker Union Ballroom
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Graduate Student Research SymposiumSponsored by the UNI Graduate CollegeInformation Session Created by Graduate College Graduate Assistants
6th Annual Graduate Student Symposium Thursday, April 4th, 2013 Poster Presentations: 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Maucker Union Ballroom Oral Presentations: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Maucker Union Conference Rooms Creative Performances: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Davis Hall, Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
What is a Symposium? • It is an opportunity for graduate students to present what they have learned through their academic experiences to a larger audience.
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
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
Types of Presentations • Poster Presentations • Research • Project • Literature Review Oral Presentations • Creative Performances • Original Work • Performance
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.
Poster Presentations: Who Presents? • Anyone whose message is better conveyed in print
Poster Judging Criteria • Posters will be judged in a session with presenters present. • Presenters may be judged on how they respond to questions from the judges. • Will be judged on: • Abstract • Display appearance • Content • Organization
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
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
Poster Presentation Guidelines • Targeted towards broad academic audience • Presenters should be availablebetween 10:00-12:00 p.m. for Judging • public viewing will be from 12:00-3:00 p.m. • Handouts are encouraged
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
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 8th • 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
Oral Presentation Judging Criteria • Abstract • Organization • Content • Delivery
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
Locations – Maucker Union State College Room Presidential Room Oak Room
Oral Presentations: General Guidelines • 12:00 to 4:00 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
Technology • Not mandatory to use technology • Use it to enhance the presentation • Available for use • Computer • Projector/ Screen • Power Point • version 2010
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
Creative Performance Judging Criteria • Abstract • Impact and Delivery • Poise, engagement with audience • Technical Ability • i.e. Projection, pitch/tuning, rhythm • Content
Who Presents Creative Performances? • Showcase disciplines, specialties, and skills outside more formal research • 2010 performances • included • Small Ensembles • Solos • Short Story Reading • Creative Monologue
Creative Performances begin at 6:30 pmDavis Hall: Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Performances are Free and Open to the Public
Information for Presenters… • Up to 10 minutes long • Two Categories • Original Work • Performance • Check in will be at 6:00 p.m. • Schedule will be determined after all registrations are complete
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.
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 announce winners at the end of the performance. Prize amount will be credited to students’ university accounts
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
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!
Remember… • Registration forms must be completed and submitted no later than March 15, 2013 • Registration Form: • http://www.grad.uni.edu/graduate-student-symposium • Submit forms to gradlife@uni.edu
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