Student Scholar Showcase Workshops
Showcase Workshop Series
This workshop series is intended to help students develop professional skills in general; and, more specifically, to help students prepare for the annual WKU Student Scholar Showcase in the spring semester.
The series, presented by WKU faculty, is open for undergraduate and graduate students of all disciplines.
How to Write an Abstract
Learn how to write a summary statement of their research that includes the importance of the research, the problem it is addressing, the methodology, results, and implications (if applicable) in a manner that is clear, concise, and cohesive.
How to Make a Poster
Learn what elements make a good conference poster, as well as how to draw in your audience and summarize your research or creative activity concisely and attractively.
Presenting Research Online/
How to Give a Talk
Students will learn the best practices of giving a full presentation at a research conference including key elements such as knowing your audience, constructing your presentation, practicing your delivery, and handling Q&A.
How to Visualize Research Data
Students will learn how to present their research data using common public data visualizations, such as charts, graphs, or diagrams, that can show the results without having to read the details or text.
Check out the document referenced here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/299tac4kl9p25be/Shaffer%204C%20-%20Clean%20Examples.pdf?dl=0
2024 Workshop Series:
How to Present at the Showcase
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How to Visualize Data - presented by Dr. John Erickson, Assistant Professor of Analytics & Information Systems
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How to Make a Poster - presented by Mrs Ashley Orehek Rossi; STEM Librarian and Assistant Professor, University Libraries
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How to Do a Talk - presented by Dr. Daniel Keller, Assistant Professor of English
How to Write an Abstract
Dr. Kandy Smith, Associate Professor
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