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Preparing to present at a conference

Not only should you attend conferences, but you should also present. Presenting at conferences is an important way that researchers disseminate their findings. This dissemination is important for engaging scholars across a discipline in a dialogue about a particular topic. For example, scholars interested in childhood development might attend the 2009 Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting to learn about what other researchers are doing in that field. They can then use this information to come up with new research ideas or methods for their own research. Then they can present their research at a later SRCD meeting so that other researchers might learn from their findings. Presenting your research is a way you can become a producer of research information in addition to a being a consumer of research information.

Aside from telling others about your research and receiving feedback, experience presenting at conferences is also a great addition to your resume or curricula vita. Potential employers and graduate schools alike will look favorably on this public speaking experience.

Below, you will find a template for designing a research poster. Each heading is described in order to walk you through the process of presenting your findings. If you have additional questions about the template or would like feedback on your poster, feel free to come by the URI office in Wallace 232.

Poster Presentation Template

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