Research Day FAQ

You will be judged in the following four areas:

The presenter discussion (maximum points 10) 
Is the project and its presentation comprehensible to a broad audience, not just a narrow specialist?

• Research objective clearly stated
• Main points clearly presented
• Significance of the work well explained

Presenter involvement in project (maximum points 10) 
How much of the work was actually performed by the presenter?

• Is it clear that the presenter was highly involved in the work?
• Is it clear that the presenter has good knowledge about the work he or she is presenting?

The project itself (maximum points 10) 
Content and significance.

• Are the results of the project meaningful?
• Is the project's methodology appropriate for the stated research objectives?
• Does the project explain non-significant results or address conflicting theories?
• Is the work a contribution to the field?
• Has something significant been accomplished?

The visual presentation (maximum points 10) 
Is the poster's message clear and can it be understood in a few minutes?

• Neat, well-organized appearance. Text and graphics well integrated. Sufficient white space.
• Not too much text. The poster does not give an overwhelming impression of text only.
• Not too little text. Text is sufficient to explain what the graphics are related to.
• Text large enough to view comfortably from a distance of 1-1.5 meters.
• Good organization and flow: easy to figure out how to move through poster, because of good use of clear headings.

Posters may be no larger than 36"x48" with either a landscape or a portrait orientation. When designing your poster in PowerPoint or similar programs, please make sure you first set the correct page size under "File>Page Setup."

The Drexel Writing Center will be holding two poster workshops, "Preparing Effective Poster Presentations," on March 13, 2012 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm and March 15, 2012 from 2:30pm - 3:30pm in the Hagerty Library, room L33. Attendees will analyze the content and layout of sample posters before turning to a hands–on workshop designed to maximize your poster's rhetorical and visual impact. Please sign up at the Writing Center workshop registration page. Poster workshops are listed under "Workshops for the Entire Drexel Community."

Presenters are responsible for printing their own posters. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the Graphics Lab in MacAlister Hall room 4012. This is one of the most inexpensive ways to print your poster. Before submitting, please review these important guidelines:

1. Printing is done on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please allow up to one week for printing. To be ready for CoAS Research Day, all poster requests must be sent to the Graphics Lab by March 26, 2012 at the very latest.
2. Posters should be submitted as a PDF file with the student's last name, document title, and desired size of finished poster in the filename.
3. Files may be submitted via email to: groesbpa@drexel.edu or brought to the Graphics Lab in MacAlister hall room 4012 from 9AM-4PM, weekdays. Phone number is 215-895-2926.
4. Students are responsible for proofreading their posters in advance of printing. A reprint fee will be charged if the student’s error necessitates a second print.
5. The cost to print is $3 per square foot. A 36"x 48" poster will cost $36 in the Graphics Lab. Note: Outside printers may charge substantially more.
6. Payment may be made by cash or check, or by department charge number with the permission of the department. If paying with a department charge number, the student should provide the number at the time of the request.

• Research Day is open to the public from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• Registration begins at 9:00 am.
• All posters must be hung by 10:45 am.
• The first round of judging starts at 11:00 am.
• All posters must remain hung until 3:00 pm.
• The reception and award ceremony will be held around 3:30 pm.
• All posters must be removed by 4:00 pm.

During the submission process, presenters will choose a preferred judging time for their poster. Once your judging time has been assigned, you MUST be present during that time or your poster will not be judged. In addition, you (or a friend) must be present during the registration time (9:00 am - 10:45 am) to pick up your registration materials and hang your poster.

Beverages will be served throughout the day and a reception with light refreshments will be served at 3:00 pm, prior to the awards ceremony.

Please consider your class schedule when submitting your abstract and selecting a preferred judging time. If you notice a conflict between your assigned judging time and your class schedule, please contact Dr. Lloyd Ackert (lta24@drexel.edu) prior to the day of the event. If you need to leave your poster for any other reason during your judging time, please leave a note on your poster.

Yes, these are two separate events. You are welcome to enter your project/poster into both events but please note that the submission process and guidelines are different for each. Importantly, while the University Research Day allows posters up to 6 feet wide, the College of Arts and Sciences Research Day does not. Posters may be no larger than 36"x48". Learn more about University Research Day here: www.drexelresearchday.com.

No. If you are a non-CoAS student who worked on a project with a CoAS faculty member, you are eligible to participate in the CoAS Research Day.

Bring your poster. The poster can consist of a pre-printed large sheet, or separate pieces of paper that you put up on a display board. We will provide the display board and thumbtacks.

Please e-mail Dr. Lloyd Ackert (lta24@drexel.edu) with your name and poster title and the edits you need made.

The presenter listed for each poster will receive a certificate of participation. Winners in each category will also receive Visa gift cards: $100 for 1st place, $75 for 2nd place, and $50 for 3rd.