Discussion Post
FIRST, watch the first YouTube video "How to Present an Academic Research Poster" which shows you some general advice about presenting an academic research poster at a conference.
NEXT, watch the second YouTube video "Thursday Poster 1st Place Winner | 2017 Fall Research Conference" which was a short recording of a brief poster presentation by Dr. Shannon Lea Watkins at the 2017 Annual Fall Research Conference for the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management.
Once you have WATCHED BOTH videos, answer the two questions posed below. Provide at least 2-3 sentences per question in your response to earn full credit.
• Describe your observations about the presenter herself (Dr. Shannon Lea Watkins). How was her overall appearance; how was she dressed? How was the volume of her voice? What do you think of her enthusiasm and engagement level on the topic that she was presenting? What other comments or impressions do you have about this presenter?
• Reflecting on what you learned from the first video above, discuss what you think about Dr. Watkins' poster presentation in terms of (i) the structure and content of the poster itself AND (ii) the logistical challenges of a poster session during a conference such as this one.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.