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Tips, Tricks, and Strategies for Superior Platform and Poster Presentations

Why Posters are ImportantWhy Posters are Important

FEEDBACK!!FEEDBACK!! Can be individually tailored to audienceCan be individually tailored to audience Allows presentation of all material at Allows presentation of all material at

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5 Essential Poster Tips5 Essential Poster Tips

1.1. One message, repeat itOne message, repeat it

2.2. Consider what’s importantConsider what’s important

3.3. Logical flow of information Logical flow of information

4.4. Make sure it is readableMake sure it is readable

5.5. Use the most important part of the Use the most important part of the posterposter




1.1. One message, repeat itOne message, repeat it

2.2. Consider what’s importantConsider what’s important

3.3. Logical flow of information Logical flow of information

4.4. Make sure it is readableMake sure it is readable

5.5. Use the most important part of the Use the most important part of the posterposter



The Strategy of Choosing Your The Strategy of Choosing Your One MessageOne Message

Consider the big pictureConsider the big picture

SO WHAT?SO WHAT?

–WhyWhy did you do the experiment? did you do the experiment?

–WhatWhat social need did the experiment meet? social need did the experiment meet?

–WhoWho cares about your research? cares about your research?

–HowHow does the central finding affect this does the central finding affect this audience?audience?



One Message – Repeat It Early One Message – Repeat It Early and Oftenand Often

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1. One message, repeat it1. One message, repeat it

2. Consider what’s important2. Consider what’s important

3. Logical flow of information 3. Logical flow of information

4. Make sure it is readable4. Make sure it is readable

5. Use the most important part of the 5. Use the most important part of the posterposter



Ranking of Poster ElementsRanking of Poster ElementsPoster OnePoster One

1. Central message1. Central message

2. Method A2. Method A

3. Method B3. Method B

4. Comparison Graph4. Comparison Graph

5. References5. References

6. About the author6. About the author

7. Abstract7. Abstract

Poster TwoPoster Two

1. Central message1. Central message

2. Conclusions2. Conclusions

3. Introduction3. Introduction

4. Results4. Results

5. Methods5. Methods

6. About the author6. About the author

7. Acknowledgements7. Acknowledgements

Audience Excitement Due to Legible Graphs

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Phenanthrene in SedimentsPhenanthrene in Sediments

ConclusionConclusion ==Introduction

Experimental models for studying microbial responses to pollution in marine and estuarine systems exist at every possible scale (Figure 1). By design, experimental models offer varying degrees of realism and laboratory control. The smaller systems (like pure cultures, batch reactors, and chemostats) are good tools for examining the specific properties of one or a few species of bacteria under carefully controlled conditions. The largest systems (field studies, where the experimental unit is effectively the ecosystem) are the most realistic way to determine the response of an ecosystem to pollution. A microcosm is an experimental system that is more complex and realistic than a benchtop experiment, but is smaller than a field experiment (Odum, 1984). Microcosms

Abstract

Intact sediment microcosms can be a powerful tool for studying microbial responses to pollution. Intact sediment microcosms were monitored for three months to examine their stability within the laboratory, and to evaluate the sensitivity of the microcosms to treatment. The two treatments were an amendment of clean sand, and an amendment of clean sand coated with weathered fuel oil #6. Undisturbed control microcosms displayed little change over 3 months in number of bacteria, number of culturable bacteria, acetate respiration, and hydrocarbon respiration, although they did show a slight increase in depth of the oxic layer at the very end of the experiment. Microcosms amended with clean sand were not distinguishable from the undisturbed control microcosms.

Stability and sensitivity of intact sediment microcosms and their applicability in benthic microbial ecology

Paige A. Leitman and Lita M. Proctor*

Department of Oceanography

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL 32306-4320

*corresponding author: [email protected] , tel: 850-644-4951, fax: 850-644-2581

Resubmitted with major revisions to Marine Environmental Research

What is Important?What is Important?






3. Logical flow of information 3. Logical flow of information





Tip 3: Logical Information Flow – Tip 3: Logical Information Flow – Platform PresentationsPlatform Presentations

Conc.Conc.Res.Res.M&MM&MIntroIntro

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Tip 3: Logical Information Flow – Tip 3: Logical Information Flow – Poster PresentationsPoster Presentations

IntroIntro M&MM&M

Res.Res. Conc.Conc.

EXITEXIT



Timeline OrganizationTimeline Organization

CurrentCurrentWhite has White has

increased and is increased and is similar to blacksimilar to black

FutureFutureWhite should White should

continue continue increase until increase until same as blacksame as black

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PastPastWhite is far White is far smaller than smaller than

blackblack



Methods Based OrganizationMethods Based Organization

Method A shows an increase in response, but method B is harder to interpret.

AA1 cm core sectionMarine sediment

bacteriaUnadapted natural

community

BB

Kaolinite or Montmorillonite

clayPurchased

commerciallyGround to <63

micron






3. Logical flow of information3. Logical flow of information





Some TIPSSome TIPS

If no one If no one CANCAN read it, no one read it, no one WILLWILL read it read it

If no one If no one WANTS WANTS to read it, no to read it, no one one WILLWILL read it read it

MAKE IT READABLEMAKE IT READABLE MAKE IT INTERESTINGMAKE IT INTERESTING



Why readability is importantWhy readability is important Readability is important! If no one CAN read your poster then no one WILL read your poster. If you shrink your text down like Readability is important! If no one CAN read your poster then no one WILL read your poster. If you shrink your text down like

this you can get more words on the page, sure, but you lose information because it will tire out your reader’s eyes. Besides, this you can get more words on the page, sure, but you lose information because it will tire out your reader’s eyes. Besides, your reader has probably seen a dozen posters before yours, and if yours isn’t easy on the eyes then he or she will not pause your reader has probably seen a dozen posters before yours, and if yours isn’t easy on the eyes then he or she will not pause to pay attention to your work. to pay attention to your work.

Also, you should do what you can with color to help make your poster readable. Bright colors like the white stripe at the top Also, you should do what you can with color to help make your poster readable. Bright colors like the white stripe at the top of this page are a good idea to get people’s attention, however, you must use them judiciously because they can also dazzle of this page are a good idea to get people’s attention, however, you must use them judiciously because they can also dazzle and overwhelm the reader. All they remember is colors, and not your conclusion.and overwhelm the reader. All they remember is colors, and not your conclusion.

Large tables are generally a poor choice. It doesn’t matter how much data you put up on a poster if no one will look at it. For Large tables are generally a poor choice. It doesn’t matter how much data you put up on a poster if no one will look at it. For instanceinstance

Culture Nmoles Total ActiveType Acetate Cells Cells

8 FO6 0.16 26.62 9.80 x107 4.41 x107 1.74 x107

PHE 0.2 68.04 3.52 x108 2.07 x108 4.38 x107

6 FO6 0.3 0.83 4.27 x107 2.09 x107 ND

PHE 0.3 43.06 1.04x109 2.84 x108 ND

4 FO6 0.21 0.22 3.30 x107 3.20 x108 1.21 x108

PHE 0.31 38.53 5.71 x108 1.30 x108 4.93 x106

4th Clay plus HA

4 PHE 0.2 5.02 1.12 x108 1.03 x108 ND

0.25 38.66 5.18 x108 1.80 x108 2.44 x107

0.22 9.22 5.79 x107 1.27 x108 6.94 x107

OD CFUs

1st Substrate

type2nd

Variable Clay

Average for PHEAverage for FO6

Experiment Age in days

3rd Variable HA

If you read that, you’ve got better eyesight than I do. Graphs with a summary statement often work more effectively. For If you read that, you’ve got better eyesight than I do. Graphs with a summary statement often work more effectively. For instance, the above text indicates that whole sediments have slower phenanthrene respiration than enrichment cultures, and instance, the above text indicates that whole sediments have slower phenanthrene respiration than enrichment cultures, and that other than that, all of the above experiments have similar characteristics. that other than that, all of the above experiments have similar characteristics.



Enhancing ReadabilityEnhancing Readability

LARGE SUMMARY STATEMENTSLARGE SUMMARY STATEMENTS Good vs. garish use of colorGood vs. garish use of color Panels vs. large format printersPanels vs. large format printers Graphics vs. text. 1000 words!Graphics vs. text. 1000 words!



Use Graphics Where PossibleUse Graphics Where Possible

Measure total respiration after 3 days

1 cm core sectionMarine sediment bacteria

Unadapted natural community

Commercial Humic AcidDissolved in weak base solution

Sterile seawater 25 pptNitrogen, phosphorus

14C-labeled hydrocarbon

14CO2

Bacteria break down HC14C used as tracer

14C-HC

14CO2

Higher concentrations of humic Higher concentrations of humic acids stimulate phenanthrene acids stimulate phenanthrene respirationrespiration

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nmoles PHE respired in ~3d** **






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The Most Important Part: YOU!The Most Important Part: YOU!

Paige A. Leitman, PhDPaige A. Leitman, PhDScientist, Poster Consultant, Scientist, Poster Consultant,

and Superheroand Superhero

[email protected]@arcadis-us.com

770-431-8666770-431-8666

Please Leave Please Leave Your CardYour Card



Take it for a Test DriveTake it for a Test Drive



5 Essential Poster TRICKS5 Essential Poster TRICKS

1. Learn from other people’s experiences1. Learn from other people’s experiences

2. Remember the circle2. Remember the circle

3. Style and audience 3. Style and audience

4. About the author boxes4. About the author boxes

5. Emergency management5. Emergency management



Remember the CIRCLERemember the CIRCLE Reinforce with color, graphicsReinforce with color, graphics

Intro

Body

Conclusion



Before you beginBefore you begin ChalkboardChalkboard Style and audienceStyle and audience Formal or informal Formal or informal Persuasive or informationalPersuasive or informational Friendly, neutral, reservedFriendly, neutral, reserved

• My research focuses on the effects of anthropogenic contamination on the microbial ecology of the nearshore environment. •Completed Ph.D. In Oceanography at Florida State University in 2001.•Dissertation topic: Factors that regulate the microbial metabolism of hydrocarbons in marine sediments.•Works for Arcadis G&M in Atlanta as an Environmental Scientist•678-557-3247 voice, [email protected] •http://ocean.fsu.edu/~pleitman

Paige Leitman



Emergency managementEmergency management

Spell check!!Spell check!! Black marker and blank paperBlack marker and blank paper Poster tubePoster tube Emergency copy on diskEmergency copy on disk Social emergenciesSocial emergencies

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SummarySummary

Effective, personal communicationEffective, personal communication One message, repeated twiceOne message, repeated twice Conclusions are most importantConclusions are most important Large text, good color, graphsLarge text, good color, graphs Be interactive with your audienceBe interactive with your audience



AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements

Paige A. Leitman, original author, poster Paige A. Leitman, original author, poster presenter extraordinairepresenter extraordinaire

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