Quiz 5 Material

Question 1

What key components should be included in the Results section of a research study (when preparing a manuscript for submission to a journal, an oral presentation, and/or a poster presentation)?

Answer 1

• Answers to introduction questions
• demographic (total # participants, male/female, ages [range or mean], other pertinent demographic info)
• Account for participants who dropped out & give reason
• Means & SD of all measured variables
• Statistical test results and p values

Question 2

What are eight tips for preparing an effective poster for a poster presentation at a research conference?

Answer 2

1. Begin with diagrammatic overview/blueprint for text and figures by content aera (intro, methods. etc)
2. Consistent background and color scheme
3. Contrasting text & background colors
4. Common text (Arial/Times New Roman)
5. Consistent font size for text readable from 3ft away min
6. Cite references appropriately including graphic material
7. Avoid overuse of text (use figures & graphs for understanding)
8. Highlight numbers on table
9. Avoid large blank spaces
10. Proofread poster and ask colleague do the same

Question 3

What are eight tips for preparing and delivering an effective oral presentation of completed research at a conference?

Answer 3

1. Dress professionally
2. Speak from your slides
3. Establish eye contact with audience
4. Use laser pointer judiciously (not all the time, read a sentence, move rapidly)
5. Speak slowly and distinctly
6. Do not read presentation
7. Stand erect
8. Do not speak about something that has nothing to do with slide in front of audience
9. Ensure presentation finished within time limit
10. Be prepared to answer questions