Undergraduate Research and Arts Colloquium Preparation Workshops

All workshops facilitated by Dr. Richard Pollenz, Associate Dean & Director of the Office For Undergraduate Research (and sometimes, additional staff). **Read workshop descriptions below »

Undergraduate Research and Arts Colloquium Preparation Workshops
Date	Session Title	Time	Location	RSVP
coming soon	Developing and Writing a Persuasive Research Abstract		LIB210	FULL
	Developing and Writing a Persuasive Research Abstract		LIB210	FULL
	Developing and Writing a Persuasive Research Abstract		LIB210	FULL
	Crafting and Delivering an Effective Oral Presentation Using PowerPoint		LIB210	FULL
	Developing and Presenting an Effective Research Poster		LIB210	FULL
	Developing and Presenting an Effective Research Poster		LIB210	FULL
	Crafting and Delivering an Effective Oral Presentation Using PowerPoint		LIB210	FULL
	Developing and Presenting an Effective Research Poster		LIB210	FULL

Workshop Descriptions

Undergraduate Research and Arts Colloquium Information Workshop

Are you thinking about participating in the 2013 USF Undergraduate Research and Arts Colloquium? This workshop will provide all the information you need to know about how to apply for and present your research at this event. Topics include: review of important deadlines, submission guidelines, preparation, and presentation of your research.

Developing and Writing a Persuasive Research Abstract

Students will be given advice on the “best practices” for developing an abstract for presentation at a research conference. Topics include: What reviewers are looking for, how to develop a concise hypothesis/goal, composing the different sections on the abstract, the most effective way to state the conclusions, how to work with results that are not yet complete, and a discussion of authorship. This workshop is designed for students in all years of study who desire to improve the effectiveness of their writing, and is strongly recommended for students preparing an application for the Undergraduate Research and Arts Colloquium.

Developing and Presenting an Effective Research Poster

Students will be given advice on the “best practices” for constructing and presenting an effective poster for presentation at a research conference. Topics include: How to begin the process, poster formatting and layout using PowerPoint, constructing effective figures, best practices for presenting the information and interacting with judges.

Crafting and Delivering an Effective Oral Presentation Using PowerPoint

Advice will be shared on the “best practices” for developing and presenting an oral presentation using PowerPoint. Topics include: Developing an effective layout, formatting dos and don’ts, constructing and utilizing effective figures, how to practice the talk, best practices for presenting the information and interacting with the audience.