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    Poster and oral presentations are a fundamental part of the SACNAS National Conference. Student and postdoc attend presenters receive mentoring and feedback on their research abstracts and scientific presentations from renowned scientists, peers, and judges. Please see the Call for Abstracts page for SACNAS’ complete step-by-step abstract submission guidelines.

    SACNAS Presentation & Conference Tutorial Topics

     

    ABSTRACT WRITING RESOURCES

    Writing an Effective Abstract – SACNAS members Tina Garza, PhD, and Malika Moutawakkil Bell, MS, highlight the essentials of writing a successful research abstract in SACNAS’ two-part online tutorial:

      Abstract Writing Tutorial
    To view video, click on image to the left and you will be directed to the Vimeo page where you will then click play on the bottom left of the video screen.

    Supplemental Resources:
    Download the “Writing an Effective Abstract” slides, including additional tips & examples. View via: PowerPoint or Quicktime
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    Writing an Effective Abstract Video Tutorial - Click to Go to Vimeo Video Player

    Additional Abstract Writing Tips, General

  • Abstract Purpose, Common Problems and Examples (The Language Center, Asian Institute of Technology)
  • What is an Abstract? (The Writing Center, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)
  • How to Write an Abstract (GalaxyGoo, University of California, Irvine)
  • How to Write an Abstract (Carnegie Mellon University)
  • Qualities of a Good Abstract and Steps for Writing (Literacy Education Online, St. Cloud State University)
  • Writing Abstracts (University of Pittsburgh)

  • Additional Abstract Writing Tips, Discipline-specific Guidelines

  • Biological Sciences (George Mason University)
  • Engineering (Engineering Writing Center, University of Toronto)
  • Geosciences (Earth Research Organization)
  • Mathematics/Computer Sciences (Xerox Corporation)
  • Physical Sciences (American Institute of Physics)
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    RESEARCH PRESENTATION RESOURCES

    Poster Presentations – SACNAS members Tina Garza, PhD, and Malika Moutawakkil Bell, MS, outline the keys to powerful research presentations in SACNAS’ three-part online tutorial. In addition, view the demonstration videos featuring SACNAS student presenters, which offer examples, dos and don'ts, and helpful feedback:

    Elements of a Successful Poster Video Tutorial - Click to Go to Vimeo Video Player
    Elements of a Successful Poster Tutorial
    To view video, click on image to the left and you will be directed to the Vimeo page where you will then click play on the bottom left of the video screen.

    Supplemental Resource:
    Download the full slideshow, including additional tips & examples (coming soon).
       
    Preparing a Successful Poster Video Tutorial - Click to Go to Vimeo Video Player
    Preparing a Successful Poster Tutorial
    To view video, click on image to the left and you will be directed to the Vimeo page where you will then click play on the bottom left of the video screen.
       
    Presenting a Successful Poster Tutorial Video Tutorial - Click to Go to Vimeo Video Player
    Presenting a Successful Poster Tutorial
    To view video, click on image to the left and you will be directed to the Vimeo page where you will then click play on the bottom left of the video screen.
       

    Poster Presentations

    SACNAS Poster Board Dimensions: 8 ft (wide) x 4 ft (tall). Posters may be smaller, but no larger than this.

  • Constructing Your Poster (Lynchberg College)
  • Effective Scientific Posters (North Carolina State University)
  • How to Make a Great Poster (American Society of Plant Biologists)
  • How to Prepare a Poster (Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics)
  • Writing and Presenting Posters (The American Physiological Society)
  • Oral Presentations

  • Communication Skills: Making Oral Presentations (University of Newcastle upon Tyne)
  • Dazzle 'em with Style: The Art of Oral Scientific Presentation (The Ohio State University)
  • Oral Presentations Guide (Eastern Kentucky University)
  • SACNAS Research Presentation Examples

    See photographs of student poster presentations at the previous SACNAS National Conferences.



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