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Effective Scientific Presentation in English:
POSTERS
Michelle M. Gehringer
mgehring@rhrk.uni-kl.de
Building 24: 117C
© Dr Tullio Rossi
Why prepare a poster? • Usually the first scientific output of students. • Advertises your work. • Available for people from all areas of research. • Can be used to decorate your home department
Graphical abstract of your work.
Aims of the poster are:
• Attract attention
• Tell people why your research is important and relevant.
• Succinctly explain your approach.
• Present clear conclusions
AND
• A way forward.
Graphical abstract of your work.
Aims of the poster are:
• Attract attention
• Tell people why your research is important and relevant.
• Succinctly explain your approach.
• Present clear conclusions
AND
• A way forward.
Prize-winning Maths poster!
LESS IS BEST!
Where do I start ?????
• Write an abstract.
This is a standard requirement for being accepted to present
your research at a conference.
• Stick to the required format!The title of your abstract can be inserted here Hipp*, J., Hopp, U. *Institut für Geowissenschaften, Musterstraße 12, D-12345 Musterstadt, Germany j.hipp@uni-koeln.de Please do not modify the styles (e.g., font size, line spacing) of this template. In order to save space, only affiliation and e-mail-address of the corresponding author are required (she/he is indicated by a “*”). You are welcome to include one color figure or a table. Please check that the size of the figure is not too large (1 – 2 Mbyte is usually o.k.). If desired, references [1] can be included. The reference style is similar to that for the LPSC (i.e. numbered style) [2]. For more than 2 authors, “et al.” should be used. The length of the abstract is limited to half of a DIN A4 page. Abstracts should be submitted as Word or PDF documents. Here is some more space for comments on the current wind direction on mars, which was inferred from data of the Martian’s hair cuts. Yes, here is also space for some more speculation. [1] Miller, H. et al. (1879) GCA 54, 345–567. [2] Edmund, G. & Huisl, K.D. (1968) Icarus 45, 7–12.
Surviving the ferruginous Archean ocean – Assessing the potential toxicity of Fe2+ on basal Cyanobacterial strains under anaerobic conditions Herrmann, A. J. and Gehringer, M. M.* *Technical University of Kaiserslautern, Erwin-Schrödinger-Straße 1, D-67663 Kaiserslautern, Germany mmgehringer@yahoo.com Introduction: The oxygenation of early Earth’s atmosphere ~2.4 Ga ago, known as the great Oxygenation Event (GOE) was presumably caused by oxygenic photosynthesis by (proto-)Cyanobacteria in the Archean oceans. Up to then the Archean oceans were anoxic with high levels of Fe2+ (40-120 µM Fe2+). Recent studies however suggest that Fe2+ concentrations of >100 µM are toxic to modern, marine Cyanobacteria [1], thereby potentially restricting their colonization of the ferruginous Archean oceans. Studies to date have focused on growing more recently evolved strains of cyanobacteria in closed systems with high CO2 levels, allowing the build-up of O2. This study focuses on investigating the potential toxicity of Fe2+ on two basal strains of marine cyanobacteria in an atmosphere representing the Archean, in both a closed and open culture system [2]. Methods: In order to achieve this goal, we have been standardizing growth conditions by acclimatizing Pseudanabaena PCC7367 & Synechococcus PCC7336, to an anoxic, elevated CO2 atmosphere in buffered Media containing Fe2+. Additionally we have determined the optimal light conditions to obtain high levels of C fixation without light stress. Finally, we are standardizing genetic assays to measure the cellular response to elevated Fe2+. Results: Preliminary experiments using Fe3+ suggest increased photosynthetic rates in cultures of Pseudanabaena PCC7367 exposed to high light conditions. The appearance of larger polyphosphate bodies was observed under exposure to 300 µM ferric citrate. Whether these results occur with elevated Fe2+ under an anoxic atmosphere remains to be determined. By measuring the expression levels of the genes involved in iron uptake and regulation within our strains, we are gaining greater insight into the growth of modern day descendants of ancient cyanobacterial strains under ferruginous Archean growth conditions. [1] Swanner ED, Mloszewska AM, Cirpka OA, Schoenberg R, Konhauser KO & Kappler A., Nat.Geosci. Vol. 8(2015):126 [2] Herrmann, A. J. and Gehringer, M.M. Geobiology (accepted 10.01.2019).
Where do I start ?????
• Write an abstract.
This is a standard requirement for being accepted to present
your research at a conference.
• Stick to the required format!
• Decide on a simple straight forward storyline.
Remember that a broad specialist or someone outside your field
may be reading the abstract.
• Include catchy, pertinent keywords.
The poster abstract is often the only recording of your poster so
make it visible so people can find you after the conference.Your abstract is accepted .......Woohoo!!!
Now what?
• Get the instructions from the organisers.
• What size do they require? Watch out for non-metric countires!!!!
• What orientation? Portrait or Landscape?Your abstract is accepted .......Woohoo!!!
Now what?
• Get the instructions from the organisers.
• What size do they require? Watch out for non-metric countires!!!!
• What orientation? Portrait or Landscape?
• Choose a software package:
• Powerpoint mostly used, however designed for slide shows and not graphics.
• Graphical programs with vector based graphics are more versatile and allow
better drawing packages.Your abstract is accepted .......Woohoo!!!
Now what?
• Get the instructions from the organisers.
• What size do they require? Watch out for non-metric countires!!!!
• What orientation? Portrait or Landscape?
• Choose a software package:
• Powerpoint mostly used, however designed for slide shows and not graphics.
• Graphical programs with vector based graphics are more versatile and allow
better drawing packages.
• Advice from a Maths poster winner: DO NOT USE LaTeX!!!What is the nature of your audience? This depends largely on the nature of your conference: • Is it a specialist conference with lots of people working in your area? • Is it a general conference where people have a broad overview of your topic with a few spcialists around? • Is it a very wide reaching conference where only specialists will come to your poster based on the abstract?
What is the nature of your audience? This depends largely on the nature of your conference: • Is it a specialist conference with lots of people working in your area? • Is it a general conference where people have a broad overview of your topic with a few spcialists around? • Is it a very wide reaching conference where only specialists will come to your poster based on the abstract? • Are you contending for a grant/funding? • Are you advertising?
Advertising for students….
What is the nature of your audience? This depends largely on the nature of your conference: • Is it a specialist conference with lots of people working in your area? • Is it a general conference where people have a broad overview of your topic with a few specialists around? • Is it a very wide reaching conference where only specialists will come to your poster based on the abstract? • Are you contending for a grant/funding? • Are you presenting a progress report? • Is this an open science presentation for the public?
Nacht, die Wissen schaft
What is the nature of your audience? This depends largely on the nature of your conference: • Is it a specialist conference with lots of people working in your area? • Is it a general conference where people have a broad overview of your topic with a few spcialists around? • Is it a very wide reaching conference where only specialists will come to your poster based on the abstract? • Are you contending for a grant/funding? • Are you presenting a progress report? • Is this an open science presentation for the public?
Design
There are many different approaches.
Your choice depends on the following points:
The story you are telling
AND
How you graphically represent your data
AND
What the norms of your field dictate
AND......YOU!
• The poster reflects YOUR work.
• YOU have to fight for attention.
• YOU have to sell your research.
• If YOU are not convinced then the
audience will not be convinced….The title is important. • The title sells your work! • Short and catchy with words to attract. • Big font (~85 point) but not in capitals! • Institutions and affiliations clear. • Author and contact of presenting author. • Authors in smaller font (56 point). • Now the tricky part.................
The title is important. • The title sells your work! • Short and catchy with words to attract. • Big font (~85 point) but not in capitals! • Institutions and affiliations clear. • Author and contact of presenting author. • Authors in smaller font (56 point). • Now the tricky part................. © Dr Tullio Rossi
Content – largely dependent on your work.
• Usually has fixed sections:
• Introduction
• Methods
Methods are often included in the
• Results graphical representation of the results.
• Conclusion
• Possibly a future work /outlook paragraphCopyright © 2019 The University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824 https://www.unh.edu/urc/poster-presentation-help
Pictures (graphics, diagrams) communicate immediately. Choose colours that complement each other – easy on the eye. Copyright © 2019 The University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824 https://www.unh.edu/urc/poster-presentation-help
Text sizes.......General rule of thumb
Headings: 36 pnt
Text: 24 pnt
Captions: 18 pnt
No seating: no essays.
The reader needs to get the gist of your work
in under a minute to decide whether they
read further or wander on.Layout
Clarity & brevity rule!
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The University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824
https://www.unh.edu/urc/poster-presentation-helpGo with the flow….
Lead the reader on your path
Copyright © 2019
The University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824
https://www.unh.edu/urc/poster-presentation-helpRemember: Keep it simple! Copyright © 2019 The University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824 https://www.unh.edu/urc/poster-presentation-help
Spend time on details.
Copyright © 2019
The University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824
https://www.unh.edu/urc/poster-presentation-helpNow for the poster session........
VAAM 2019
Biospektrum 03.19It’s crowded and noisy………
YOU need to
engage with
the viewers.Poster presentation time.
• Practice 2 min, 5 and 10 minute presentations of your poster.
• Some conferences have official presentation slots, others are less organized.
• You should be able to present the basics in 2-3 succinct chatty sentences.
Citation: Erren TC, Bourne PE (2007) Ten simple rules
for a good poster presentation. PLoS Comput Biol
3(5): e102. doi:10.1371/journal.pcbi.0030102Poster presentation time.
• Practice 2 min, 5 and 10 minute presentations of your poster.
• Some conferences have official presentation slots, others are less organized.
• You should be able to present the basics in 2-3 succinct chatty sentences.
• Interact with passers by.
• Engage them (eye contact, smiling…)
• Being quiet at the side will not attract people to your poster.
• Once one person engages more will stop.
Citation: Erren TC, Bourne PE (2007) Ten simple rules
for a good poster presentation. PLoS Comput Biol
3(5): e102. doi:10.1371/journal.pcbi.0030102Poster presentation time.
• Practice 2 min, 5 and 10 minute presentations of your poster.
• Some conferences have official presentation slots, others are less organized.
• You should be able to present the basics in 2-3 succinct chatty sentences.
• Interact with passers by.
• Engage them (eye contact, smiling…)
• Being quiet at the side will not attract people to your poster.
• Once one person engages more will stop.
• Give people a moment to orientate themselves before offering to guide them
through your work. Use phrases such as:
• “I am happy to answer any questions you may have.”
• “Shall I talk you through / explain my poster?”
Citation: Erren TC, Bourne PE (2007) Ten simple rules
for a good poster presentation. PLoS Comput Biol
3(5): e102. doi:10.1371/journal.pcbi.0030102Networking or promoting yourself. • Looking for collaborators, funding, post doc positions…… • Your contact details should be clearly visible. • Print A4 copies for people to take along. • Or QR code link to digital version online. • Business cards or flyers.
Citation: Erren TC, Bourne PE (2007) Ten simple rules for a good poster presentation. PLoS Comput Biol 3(5): e102. doi:10.1371/journal.pcbi.0030102
Your task…. • Prepare a poster on your current research. • Match it to your abstract previously submitted. • The poster must be A0 portrait (most common as one can fit in more posters..) • Prepare a 2 & 10 minute presentation. • Present your poster at our practice session on…?????? • Present your poster at the TRR meeting.
CHEERS!
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