LS7001 – Research Techniques and Scientific Communication

Poster Preparation Workshop, 3rd February 2017

Dr Alan Seddon, Room MB1004,
Office hour 1-2 pm Tuesdays

Dear LS7001 Student,

The deadline for submission of an A4 copy of your Poster to Dr Ryan is
Midnight on 8th March 2018 irrespective of when your presentation is (9th
March or 16th March).
Kind regards
Alan Seddon

One of the assignments that you will be doing as part of this module is
a poster presentation on your critical review paper. These presentations
will take place on:- Friday 9th March and Friday 16th March 2017.
Please e-mail a copy of your poster to Mr Waller using the file name
“K123456 LS7001 Poster 2017

To help you put together your assignment, I have prepared some guidelines
below.
GUIDELINES:

PLEASE REMEMBER, YOUR POSTER SHOULD BE BASED ON THE

PAPER ON WHICH YOU WROTE YOUR CRITICAL REVIEW PAPER.

You should be aware that the formative exercise involving the peer-
marking session should have given you feedback on your critical review of
the paper and this may help you when planning your poster presentation.

1) PLEASE LOOK THROUGH THE LECTURE NOTES ON HOW TO

PRODUCE A POSTER:
Suggested Format of the poster:

Title

Author(s) affiliations

Presenter’s name

Introduction and Aim of the Study

Materials and Methods
Results
Discussion & Conclusion and Possible future direction

References

Poster size: POSTER SIZE SHOULD BE A0 AND IN PORTRAIT

FORMAT.
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Tips
The poster should be written as if you were the author of the study.
Poster presentations should be clear and concise. Minimize narrative by using
short, separated paragraphs and numbered or bulleted lists if you want to
convey a series of points. In addition, try and use a mixture of text and
illustrations.
Dr. Chioni and Mr. Waller and I will be available in our Office Hours if you
want feedback on your poster preparation. During these sessions, you can
ask us any questions about this assignment and can also bring with you a
copy of your poster prep in A4 format for any feedback. In the meantime,
please read the paper which you have presented for your critical review and
the poster preparation guidelines several times and then think about how you
are going to plan your poster.
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LS7001 POSTER ASSESSMENT FORM
(Total score = 25)

1. Title and introduction self explanatory

with clearly stated aims and objectives 5 marks
2. Visually effective and attractive and
appropriate size 5 marks
3. Data presentation and results
are logical and clearly set out 5 marks
3. Has clear and/or justified conclusion 5 marks
5. Response to questions 5 marks

Poster Presentation
Criteria Ratings Pts

Title and introduction

self-explanatory with clearly stated aims and objectives 10.0 pts

Visually effective and attractive

all images and text an appropriate size 10.0 pts

Has clearly stated methods or protocols 10.0 pts

Data presentation and interpretation

logical and clearly set out 10.0 pts

Has clear and/or justified conclusion 10.0 pts

Total points: 50.0

Poster Presentation