This year some students are doing posters and others are doing multi-media presentations. The following applies to all presentations, no matter what type. There are three sections: on abstracts, on presentations, and on the event itself.
When is it? This year we have moved to a new format that allows students more opportunity to explain your work in greater detail. We have set aside almost an entire week for 10-minute presentations by every group: 6:30-8 M-Th, December 7-10 and 9:30-5 Su, December 13.
You mean I have to be here four nights and a weekend day? No, no, no! Every group will choose one “slot” during one of the times listed above. Every group will present to other students, faculty, and staff.
How do I sign up for a time slot? Just click the “Sign Up” link at the top of this page.
Should I choose a time slot individually? No, your group must determine a time when all (or most) of you can come together.
What if all the slots in our preferred time are already taken when we go to sign up? Be prepared with alternate times.
What if we can’t all come together? Choose the time when most of you can come, including the contact person. Anyone unable to present with his/her group must come on another day to fulfill his/her Common Events responsibility.
Why do I need to come if I’m not presenting? Even those who do present don’t leave after their presentation but remain as part of the audience for others’ presentations. Being an active, interested audience member is an important element of your participation.
Why can’t everyone in my class just come together to do our presentations? But then you’d just be presenting to each other, which you already do in your class. A Common Event is when Macaulay students come together not only from different sections of the Seminar but also from across the campuses. Everyone gets to see and hear what other students are doing in their Seminars and to participate in the question and answer period.
We’ve done a lot of research – 10 minutes isn’t enough time. Of course it’s not enough time to present all the work you’ve done. But professionals in any field learn is to present their data/findings/ arguments in multiple formats, for differing time periods, and to various audiences. This is your chance to do the same. So you’ll have to consider carefully what particular aspects and elements of your work you want to present.
I’m confused about the ten-minute time slot: is the Q&A portion in addition to the 10 minutes or included? Included. Your actual presentation should be no longer than 6-7 minutes. You must leave time for your audience to participate too.
What if our PSA is longer than 6-7 minutes or even longer than 10? Cut it down. Remember: multiple formats, differing times, various audiences.
Where do these presentations take place? At Macaulay Honors College. You’ll be directed to the proper room when you arrive.
What’s the schedule during the event? Each weekday session will begin promptly at 6:30. On Sunday, there will be four time slots (9:30-11, 11:30-1, 1:30-3, 3:30-5) to choose from. Two sets of five groups will present during each time slot in two different rooms; thus, we will be able to accommodate all the presentations from every section of the Seminar.
What happens when we arrive? Come a bit early in order to hang your posters and/or load your PSA or other materials onto the computer and in order to be sure all your group members are present and ready to go. Since five groups will present in each room during each time slot, we want everything to run as smoothly as possible.
Will dinner be served? No, but water and snacks will be available.
What happens to the posters and PSAs after this event? You can take them home with you, since they’ll be posted on the website. In addition, you should consider using them as the basis for a presentation at NCHC or NCUR, two student-focused conferences that Macaulay students, faculty, and staff attend every year.
How can I get my poster printed? See our page on Poster Printing.
What if I have further questions? As always, your instructor and ITF are your best sources of information.
Questions concerning posters, PSAs, and other modes of presentation? Please see our Presentations page.