This new workshop series is intended to help students develop professional skills in general and, more specifically, prepare for the annual WKU Student Research Conference in the spring semester. The "Be an Academic Rock Star" series is for undergraduate and graduate students of all disciplines. There are three workshops presented by WKU faculty and open to all students.
How to Prepare a Conference Presentation
The focus of this workshop is the traditional form of participation in an academic meeting - a podium paper presentation. This workshop covers modes of paper delivery, parts of a presentation, visual aids and the use of Powerpoint and Prezi, and tips for communicating effectively. Examples of presentations are evaluated.
Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Time: 10:20-11:15 am
Place: Academic Complex 409
How to Make a Conference Poster
The WKU Student Research Conference, like many academic meetings, features a session for students to present their scholarly works using poster displays. This workshop covers the parts of a poster, tips for effectively organizing text and images, and suggestions for printing posters. Examples of student posters are exhibited. This workshop will be repeated on three dates in late February-early March.
Date: Monday, February 25, 2013
Time: 4:30-5:30 pm
Place: Academic Complex 409
Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Time: 4:30-5:30 pm
Place: Gary Ransdell Hall 1075
Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Time: 4:30-5:30 pm
Place: Gary Ransdell Hall 1075
How to Write an Abstract
Ever wonder what an abstract is and how to write one? This workshop covers the parts of an abstract, how to write concisely, and how to submit an abstract for the WKU Student Research Conference. Examples of student abstracts are provided.
Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Time: 10:20-11:15 am
Place: Academic Complex 409
Workshop Materials
"How to Make a Conference Poster" Video for 25 February 2013 (use the password 3809 to access this online video)
"How to Make a Conference Poster" Video for 26 February 2013 (use the password 3809 to access this online video)
Instructions for watching the "How to Make a Conference Poster" Online Videos
"How to Prepare a Conference Presentation" Powerpoint (987 KB compressed pdf file)
"How to Prepare a Conference Presentation" Handout (78 KB pdf file)
"How to Prepare a Conference Presentation" Video - not available due to technical difficulties
"How to Write an Abstract" Powerpoint (1.8 MB ppt file)
"How to Write an Abstract" Video (132 MB MP4 file)
"How to Write an Abstract" Video (110 MB WMV file)
