Getting Ready

Preparation

To prepare for the conference, remember your goal is to get feedback from others.

  • Panel Discussion: In a panel discussion, presenters give a  5-minute overview of their work and ask for feedback from the audience. To prepare, draft your paper and then develop a draft meant to be read aloud. Remember the goal is to work through your ideas and to elicit feedback from the audience. See these suggestions for further guidance.
  • Poster Presentation/Gallery Walk: In a poster presentation, presenters develop a digital infographic about their projects and a  1–2 minute introduction to their work as a way to engage attendees in a conversation about their projects. During the poster presentation, attendees circulate, listen to your introduction, and engage in a conversation with you. For more info on this type of presentation, review these guidelines.

With both panel discussions and poster presentations, remember to engage people actively —getting feedback on your ideas is your main purpose. Use these resources for inspiration: