Final Presentation
POPS Poster Template Instructions
In the link above, you will find the “POPS Poster Template” in the form of a PowerPoint slide to facilitate ease of use. Follow these steps to complete your poster:
- Download and Enable Editing: Download the slide to your device and click “enable editing” to enter your project information into the template.
- Follow the Directions: The slide contains directions to guide you on what to include in your poster and how to maximize extra credit points.
- Customize Your Poster: Feel free to change the colors and pictures (e.g., of equipment or your group using the equipment).
- Finalizing and Saving:
- Once all edits are finalized, save the slide as a PDF file.
- Check for any errors after converting to PDF, as the layout can sometimes change.
- Rename the file with your project title and lab day & time. For example, if your project title is “The Effects of Water Consumption on Urine Output” and your lab time is Tuesdays at 10 am, save your poster as “Tue10am The Effects of Water Consumption on Urine Output”.
- Submission: Upload the PDF file with the correct title format.
- Assistance: Attend open labs for help, clarification, or questions.
Oral Presentations and Extra Credit:
- Class Presentation: If you are not presenting at the UPRC college conference for extra credit, use the PowerPoint slide for your oral class presentation without printing it.
- Extra Credit Opportunity: Present your poster at the UPRC. This experience is valuable for professional development and enhancing your application profile.
Capstone Presentation for Physiology of Physiology Students (POPS) Research Project
This presentation is the capstone of your course. Your group presentation should showcase your efforts on the POPS research project. Communicating your research effectively is an essential sill for any scientist and will benefit you in various professional contexts, even if you do not pursue a career in science. Public speaking can be dauting, but being well-prepared will help keep you calm and confident.
Preparation Tips:
- Check out these “Ten Simple Rules for Making a Good Oral Presentation” for additional tips.
- Remember, you will be presenting to your peers, who are also presenting, so you are in a supportive environment. Use this opportunity to shine as researchers and facilitate a deep learning experience for yourself and your classmates.
A detailed rubric is attached below. Your Lab Professor will use it to grade your presentation based on these guidelines.