Article Critique and Presentation – Scientific Poster Presentation
You are to do
two scientific research posters, providing an overview of the most relevant information extracted from a research paper or article. In essence, it is a high-level summary description of a study or project designed to
inform the audience about a research study
. Posters are usually a combination of a brief text mixed with tables, graphs, pictures and other formats of information presentation. In a face-face poster presentation, the researcher can stand by the poster display while other participants can come and view the presentation and interact with the author. Posters can be presented without the presence of the author in both electronic and hard copy formats.
The purpose of this exercise is to:
1. provide the opportunity to extract relevant information from a research article and
2. introduce the art of research presentation using a posterboard.
EXERCISE
Search for a two recent (2015 or later) scientific research articles in
Environmental Health. The article must consist of the usual sections of a typical scientific research article –
abstract, introduction, method, results, discussion and conclusion. You must attach or provide a link to your chosen article; submission without an article will be rejected.
Use the template provided or any other template or format (WORD, ADOBE, etc.) to develop a poster presentation of your chosen scientific research article. Irrespective of your template or format, it must address the components in the template provided. Include other components or subheadings you may find in your chosen article. Make sure your poster is “eye-catching”.
Copy and Paste (plagiarism) submission will be rejected. Use your own words.
For more information about developing a poster presentation, you may use the references provided.
REFERENCES
Purpose – Posters and Poster Presentations – UVM Libraries Research Guides at UVM Libraries
How to Design a Winning Poster Presentation (Examples & Templates) (slidemodel.com)
Bing Videos – Creating a poster presentation using PowerPoint.
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Introduction Results – Background statement or information about the problem or issue. – Why this particular study ? – What is the significance of the research problem? WHO, WHERE, WHEN AND HOW – Target group – Participants – Selection method and number of participants or subjects – Instrument (questionnaire, interview, etc.) – Research procedure (how study was conducted) – Relevant research findings: • R espondents • Findings relevant to the study goal Article Title Authors Publication Journal and Date Your Personal Opinion About the Research – Giver your impressions of the usefulness of the research article and its findings ( Make an effort to go beyond commenting only about the organization and layout of the article. – what are the strengths and weaknesses of the research? Reflect on the adequacy of: 1. sample selection method and size 2. s tudy duration 3. w ere the conclusions valid; do you agree? 4. etc. Method and Material Data Collection and Analysis Conclussion – Authors conlusion with respect to the result and research goal – Study limitations – Summarize the possible environmental health implications of the research findings (contribution of the research findings to the body of knowledge and practice of environmental health – Future research areas, and possible limitations. Implications of the Research – Analysis instrument or package – Type of data – Model Condensed Abstract Discussion – Brief discussion about the connection between the results and research goal Tables and charts (if applicable). Must be relevant to your results Research Goal – Research Goal(s), purpose, aim(s) or objective(s) – Hypotheses
