Practice Your Presentation
Tips for engaging your audience
If someone appears interested in your poster, take the initiative to open up a conversation. For example, you might ask:
- "Would you like an overview of my poster?"
- "Do you have a particular interest in this topic?"
- "Would you like the short version or the long version?"
Time is very limited so most people will want the short version. Don't just stand quietly beside the poster.
Presenting your poster
Be prepared to give a brief, figure-by-figure summary of the poster. Stop when you have finshed and let the person move on if he or she pleases. People like to maneuver quickly at poster sessions. Don't be offended at quick comings and goings.
If you become very engaged with someone, and other people come to see the poster, let everyone know that you are aware of them, and get to them as soon as possible. Exchange email addresses, or arrange another meeting with the monopolizing person if it is clear that 5 minutes won't be enough time.
Practice with your poster
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