class: center, middle, inverse, title-slide .title[ # Giving Poster Presentations <br> 🐱 ] .subtitle[ ## Wake Forest University ] .author[ ### S. Mason Garrison ] --- layout: true <div class="my-footer"> <span> <a href="https://DataScience4Psych.github.io/DataScience4Psych/" target="_blank">S. Mason Garrison</a> </span> </div> --- class: middle, center # Let's Talk About Posters ### (No, really - let's *talk* about them!) --- # Hello world! .pull-left[ - **Who am I?** - Dr. S. Mason Garrison - Assistant Professor in Quantitative Psychology - Love turning data into stories - **What will we cover today?** - How to create and deliver an effective conference poster ] -- .pull-right[ - **Today's Roadmap:** 1. Quick intro 2. (Re)think what posters are for 3. Learn the basics 4. Practice your pitch! <div class="figure" style="text-align: center"> <img src="data:image/png;base64,#d00_slide_files/figure-html/unnamed-chunk-2-1.png" alt="QR code for these slides" width="50%" /> <p class="caption">QR code for these slides</p> </div> .footnote[.center[ [r-computing-lab.github.io/slides/01_poster/d00_slide.html](https://r-computing-lab.github.io/slides/01_poster/d00_slide.html) ] ] ] --- class: middle # What is a Poster Presentation? --- .pull-left[ ### Core Elements & Functions - Visual research presentation - Typically 36" x 48" or similar (or 48" x 36"!) - Combines text, graphics, and data to communicate research findings - Primary functions: research communication, networking, and feedback generation ] -- .pull-right[ <img src="data:image/png;base64,#img/cutedoodle.png" width="90%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Common Contexts - Academic conferences - Department events - Industry meetings ] --- class: middle # What a Poster Presentation isn't --- class: middle # Posters Aren't Novels! .pull-left[ ### Common Mistake - Cramming everything in - Letting it speak for itself - Standing back silently ] .pull-right[ ### Better Approach - Highlight key points - Start conversations - Guide the story ] --- class: middle # The Basics Still Matter .center[ ### But they're just the beginning ] .pull-left[ - Clear title - Organized sections - Clean design - Key figures ] .pull-right[ - Think of these as your - Conversation starters - Visual aids - Memory hooks ] --- class: middle, center # Poster Components & Design --- # Essential? Components .pull-left[ ### Essential? Components 1. Title & Authors 2. Abstract 3. Introduction 4. Methods 5. Results 6. Discussion 7. References ] -- .pull-right[ <img src="data:image/png;base64,#img/chatsaysposter.png" width="90%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ] --- # Poster Components & Design .pull-left[ 1. **Title & Authors** - Clear, compelling title - Contact information - Author affiliations 2. **Introduction** - Research context - Clear objectives - Research questions ] -- .pull-right.medi[ ### Design Principles 1. **Visual Hierarchy** - Clear reading path - Important info stands out - Logical flow 2. **Space Usage** - 40% white space - Balanced layout - Clean margins 3. **Typography** - Readable fonts (24pt+ text) - Consistent styling - Clear headings (36pt+) ] ---- # Methods & Results Presentation .pull-left[ ### Methods Section - Clear research design - Key procedures - Important variables - Analysis approach ] -- .pull-right[ - Consider including: - Flow diagrams - Timeline graphics - Sample characteristics - Equipment/materials ] --- # Methods & Results Presentation .pull-left[ ### Results Display - Clear figures/tables - Statistical findings - Visual hierarchy of results ] -- .pull-right[ - Key elements: - Main findings first - Supporting evidence - Error bars/uncertainty (some way for your reader to visualaly evalue your conclusion) - Effect sizes ] --- class: middle # The Art of the Poster Pitch --- # The Pitch .pull-left[ ### Presentation Levels 1. **Lightning (30 sec)** - Main finding - Key implication - Next steps 2. **Standard (2 min)** - Research context - Methods overview - Key findings - Main implications ] -- .pull-right[ 3. **Deep Dive (5+ min)** - Full background - Detailed methods - Complete findings - Future directions - Use the poster as a guide to facilitate conversation ] --- class: middle, center # Story Time: ## The Posterless Poster Presentation --- # What Really Happened .pull-left[ ### Disaster? - Poster thrown out by conference staff - Presentation next day - No time to reprint ] -- .pull-right[ ### Actually... - Mini printouts worked great - Focus shifted to conversation - More engaging interactions - Great feedback received ] --- class: middle, center, inverse # Your Turn! .center[ ### Let's practice the art of the pitch ] --- # Practice Exercise 1. Partner up 2. Take turns: - 30-second version - 2-minute version - Q&A practice? 3. Feedback focus: - Clarity - Engagement - Time management --- # Do you need a poster to pitch? .center[ <img src="data:image/png;base64,#img/posters.png" width="70%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ] --- # Practice Exercise 1. Partner up 2. Take turns: - 30-second version - 2-minute version - Q&A practice? 3. Feedback focus: - Clarity - Engagement - Time management --- class: middle # Real Talk ### Most people will remember: .pull-left[ - ONE main idea - How you made them feel - Whether they'd like to collaborate ] -- .pull-right[ Not: (even though you spent hours on it) - Whether your references are properly formatted - Your font choices - Every statistical detail ] --- # Recap -- - Audience participation? --- ## Any Questions? Feel free to ask any questions now, or reach out to me after the talk via email _garrissm@wfu.edu_ or on github _github.com/smasongarrison_. <img src="data:image/png;base64,#d00_slide_files/figure-html/qr_ds4p-1.png" width="30%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> .footnote[.center[ [r-computing-lab.github.io/slides/](https://r-computing-lab.github.io/slides/01_poster/d00_slide.html) ] ]