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PURC is an all-day event. 95 projects will be featured this year. All
presenters are strongly encouraged to attend all of the sessions and
show their support of the other presenters.
Presenters
should check-in at the registration table in front of the Franz Hall
Tower Building. There
you will receive a nametag and copy of the conference program.
Paper
presenters should be in their assigned room at least 30 minutes before
their sessions are scheduled. Poster presenters should have their
materials attached 15 minutes before their sessions are scheduled.
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PREPARING A PAPER PRESENTATION
Paper
presentations are 10 minute oral presentations given in front of a
small audience in a classroom setting. 5 presenters are scheduled for
each paper presentation. These verbal talks are usually accompanied by
simple power point presentations.
Time-
Each presentation should be no more than 10 minutes and will be
followed by a short Question & Answer session. Presenters are
required to remain in the room for the entire length of the paper
session, out of respect for the other presenters.
Style- Keep
in mind that you will be giving your presentation orally. Even though
many students opt to write out and read their presentations, it is
important to remember that written language and spoken language are
very different, and it is difficult for an audience to listen to and
comprehend language that was intended to be read. If you feel more
comfortable reading your presentation, then try to write it in a style
appropriate for spoken presentation.
Teaching-
In preparing for your presentation, please remember that you will have
to teach a little. You should provide enough of a tutorial in your
presentation for your audience to be able to follow the logic of your
project. It is particularly important that you define any technical
terms you use.
Organization-
You should organize your talk much as you would an APA style paper.
Introduction: Provide all necessary and relevant theoretical
background, as well as the rationale for your project.
Methods:
Give a brief description of subjects and design. A graph is often
helpful in describing the design of your study. Be sure to clearly
define your variables and tasks.
Results: Do not verbally present descriptive or inferential statistics
(e.g., F(2,148) =12.67). In your spoken presentation, describe the
nature of the significant effects. You may provide means and F values
of the significant effects. You may provide means and F values in
graphs or tables.
Discussion: Discuss the relevance of your results within the context of
the theoretical framework you presented in your introduction. Discuss
any problems you encountered, unusual effects, etc. You should only
talk about future areas for research if you have specific ideas or
plans, comments such as “future research is warranted”
should be avoided.
Practice-
Nothing will improve your talk, or your level of comfort and
confidence, more than practice. You should schedule dry runs with
friends and lab-mates. Have someone time your talk to make sure it does
not exceed the 10 minute limit.
Equipment-
It is standard for presenters to create Power Point presentations for
their PURC paper presentations. However, it is not a requirement. We
will have a laptop computer and LCD projector available. Presenters
using Power Point presentations MUST e-mail their final drafts of their
presentations to Sarah Lemke by May 6th for approval. Therefore, it is
suggested that presenters complete their final versions at least one
week before the conference. You may not bring your presentation on a
USB disk or CD.
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PREPARING A POSTER PRESENTATION
A
poster is a visual display which presents your research project and
results. It usually is composed of several separate segments which are
mounted on a board in a logical sequence. The poster should be self
explanatory. Interested persons should be able to view your poster and
understand what you did, why you did it, and what you found. Presenters
should be prepared to talk to viewers, and to answer questions.
Space-You
will be provided space for your poster on a foam board that is 40
inches tall by 60 inches wide. You can mount your materials in one of
two ways. (1) You can create a poster on thin poster material or
butcher paper and attach that directly to the foam board; or (2) you
can attach the individual pieces of your display directly to the foam
board using pins. You may NOT bring your display on your own foam
board! The foam boards we use are built into structures that line our
lobby. If you create your poster on your own foam board, you will not
be able to mount it to another foam board.
Text- Posters
should be easy to read and should not be crowded. Only essential
information should be included. Be concise. Text should be legible from
a distance of 3 feet and in dark print. Because posters are visual
displays, wherever possible, you should present information in figures,
graphs, or tables. Illustrations should be integrated with the text
rather than referenced with figure numbers as in papers.
Organization-
Title:
Your title announces you and your work from a distance of 16 feet to 20
feet. It should be assertive, clear, and eye catching. The title should
be printed in letters that are 1-2 inches high, and it should be
followed by the name(s) of the student author(s), faculty sponsor(s)
and institution (e.g. UCLA).
Abstract:
A brief summary of your study may be included in your poster.
Introduction: A succinct synopsis of the relevant theoretical
background should be provided.
Method: Describe subjects, design, tasks and procedures. Your variables should be clearly defined.
Results:
Graphs, figures, and tables are ideal for presenting results. Text
should be used sparingly. Short figure captions can be used to help the
reader understand the data presented.
Discussion
and Conclusions: Provide a concise explanation of the significance of
your results in the context of the theoretical background developed in
the introduction.
References:
Include only essential references, as these break up the visual flow of
the text and take up valuable space on your poster.
Headings: Main headings can be used to carry essential information and provide a “take home” message.
Layout-
Remember, you are limited by the size of the title foam board noted
above. A good poster is 50% blank space. Use the empty spaces to
visually organize your poster. To find the most effective and pleasing
layout for your poster you should experiment with full scale models.
Once you have decided on your layout, be sure to number the sections so
readers can follow the correct sequence. Posters are usually read from
left to right. Finally, some presenters like to use different color
backgrounds to add character to their displays; the foam board we
provide for you to mount your poster is white.
Audience-
Your audience will include anyone who comes through the Franz Hall
Lobby to look at the posters. These people may include other
participants and their guests, UCLA faculty, graduate students,
undergraduate students, and staff.
Practice-
Nothing will improve your level of comfort and confidence more than
practice. We suggest you have several people read your poster to give
you feedback and to ask you questions. Practice answering questions and
explaining your project to your audience.
Poster Printing Option
You can
create your poster with individual materials or your can create a
printed sheet to pin to our foam boards. If you are interested in
creating a full-sheet display, please talk to your faculty advisor
about your campus resources for printing professional-quality posters.
Posters can be enlarged and printed from a single PowerPoint slide or
an Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator image. In addition to your campus
printing services, you can also explore local printing business
options. UCLA students can inquire about printing with Kevin or Wade in
the Psychology Department or visit the Technical Services webpage.
We welcome both poster display styles at PURC since professional
options are not necessarily cost-efficient. It’s your decision on
how you will prepare your display.
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WHAT TO WEAR
Presenters'
attire should be comfortable and professional. Participants are welcome
to wear suits if they want to, but this is not a requirement.
Appropriate dress is "business casual." A nice shirt, dress pants, and
business appropriate shoes will suffice.
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