Student Scholar Showcase
Student Scholar Showcase Workshops
This workshop series is intended to help students develop professional skills in general and, more specifically, prepare for the annual WKU Student Scholar Showcase in the spring semester.
The workshop series is for undergraduate and graduate students of all disciplines. Presented by WKU faculty, workshops are open to all students.
How to Write an Abstract
Learn how to write a summary statement of their research that includes the importance of the research, the problem it is addressing, the methodology, results, and implications (if applicable) in a manner that is clear, concise, and cohesive.
How to Make a Poster
Learn what elements make a good conference poster, as well as how to draw in your audience and summarize your research or creative activity concisely and attractively.
Presenting Research Online/
How to Give a Talk
Students will learn the best practices of giving a full presentation at a research conference including key elements such as knowing your audience, constructing your presentation, practicing your delivery, and handling Q&A.
How to Visualize Research Data
Students will learn how to present their research data using common public data visualizations, such as charts, graphs, or diagrams, that can show the results without having to read the details or text.
Check out the documents referenced here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/299tac4kl9p25be/Shaffer%204C%20-%20Clean%20Examples.pdf?dl=0
and here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/yom1gnbze26t9l1/Graph_Selection_Matrix.pdf?dl=0
How to Present a Flash Talk
Students will learn the best practices of giving an approximate five-minute presentation at a research conference that gives a clear and succinct overview of your research or creative activity.
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