“Poster Presentation”?

There are two basic kinds of presentations you might do in your professional life: a formal presentation, and a poster presentation. Poster presentations are different from formal presentations in several key ways:

• Usually one-to-one
• Conversational
• One of many at the same time
• Can be either on computer or printed
• Audience is expected to ask questions

Sample Slides

Assignment

• Prepare a “poster presentation” (on your notebook or tablet)
• Topic: “A Hometown Wonder”
• Length: about 12 slides
• Preparation Time: Today and Next Week
• Poster Session: December 3

Grading: 30 pts

• 18 ~20 Below Average: not good, but enough to pass
• 21 ~ 23 Average: sincere and good enough
• 24 ~ 26 Above Average: quite good for this university
• 27 ~ 30 Exceptional: original, thoughtful + English is very high level

Key Points

• Spoken Language: Use your natural English. Just try to make the listener understand.
• Written Language: No mistakes! Proofread carefully!