Module Overview for Week of November 11: Poster Presentation, Part 3
Overview
During this third and final week of working on your Poster Presentation, you should spend your time revising and proofreading so that you have a final, finished draft by the end of the week (11/15). At the end of this module, you will have adapted your recommendation report into a poster presentation, expanded your knowledge of how visuals can complement the written word, and practiced your design skills to create a poster that meets usability standards.
Objectives for this Module
After completing this module, you will be able to
- Describe and understand the persuasive nature of a poster presentation. (CLO 4)
- Adapt and present in a visual manner the traditional workplace genre of the research report. (CLO 4)
- Analyze the rhetorical situation and determine how to adapt a lengthy written document into a cohesive, clear presentation for viewers. (CLO 1)
- Apply principles of effective visual design, including hierarchical, chronological, and spatial arrangements. (CLO 6)
Note that you can find the full text of the Course Learning Objectives on the Syllabus.
Readings for the Week of November 11
Review as needed:
- Poster Presentation: Assignment
- Markel & Selber, Chapter 21: “Making Oral Presentations”
- Woolston, Chris. “Conference Presentations: Lead the Poster Parade. Links to an external site.” Nature 536 (115-17). 4 August 2016.
- Miller, Jane. Preparing and Presenting Effective Research Posters
- Best Practices for Effective Scientific Posters, by Scientific Publications, Graphics & Media
Daily Discussion Posts (DDPs):
- #WeekendWatch: Charting Data with Images (available 11/8)
- #TuesdayTutorial: Choosing the Best Fonts (available 11/12)
- #WednesdayWrite: Share a Proofreading or Revision Tip (available 11/13)
- #ThursdayThought: 69 Rules of Punctuation (available 11/14)
- #FridayFact: Grammar and Style Checkers Are Often Wrong (available 11/15)
Activities for the Week of November 11
Time Required: 7–8 hours, excluding reading time
Available Points: 650
Due Dates:
- Friday, November 15 at 11:59 PM: All activities due
- Monday, November 18 at 11:59 PM: Grace period ends for all work
Daily Discussion Posts Activities
(85 minutes—5 posts @ ~15 minutes each plus self-assessment @ ~10 minutes)
- Contribute to any or all of the following Daily Discussion Posts (DDPs) in Canvas)
- #WeekendWatch: Charting Data with Images (available 11/8)
- #TuesdayTutorial: Choosing the Best Fonts (available 11/12)
- #WednesdayWrite: Share a Proofreading or Revision Tip (available 11/13)
- #ThursdayThought: 69 Rules of Punctuation (available 11/14)
- #FridayFact: Grammar and Style Checkers Are Often Wrong (available 11/15)
- Complete the DDP Self-Assessment for the Week of 11/11 to report the work you did and record your score (100 points). Be sure to read the self-assessment at the beginning of the week so that you understand the expectations.
Writing Activities
(~6 hours, including time to research and write)
- Complete the any or all of the following Major Writing Project activities (550 points total).
- These activities contribute to the Research Poster:
- Poster Presentation: Make Your Pitch (50 points)
- Poster Presentation: Present Information Visually (50 points)
- Poster Presentation: Concluding Your Presentation (50 points
- Poster Presentation: Final, Finished Draft* (400 points)
- These activities contribute to the Research Poster:
- Ask any questions about the course in the General Q and A Discussion (0 points) in Canvas.
- Check the General Q and A Discussion for answers before posting.
- Asking a question is not required. Use the Inbox tool in Canvas for questions about grades or personal information that should not be shared with the class.
Photo credit: Nursing Research Day promotes culture of inquiry by Harold China Links to an external site., used under public domain.