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Research and Pictorial Showcase FAQ
The Research and Pictorial Showcase offers the opportunity to participate in an innovative, progressive, interactive presentation of your research that is guaranteed to reach a wider audience than traditional panel presentations.
The Research and Pictorial Showcase is a collection of visual displays of research that encourages informal interaction between authors and audience. The primary author of a Research and Pictorial Showcase presentation must be in attendance and committed to stay by the presentation throughout the two-hour Friday morning session. The Research and Pictorial Showcase will not compete against any other panels and will be the feature session on Friday.
How to be a Research and Pictorial Showcase Presenter:
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Submit presentation topics via the online submission center for the Research and Pictorial Showcase.
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Prepare a visual presentation for your paper, and bring it to San Diego.
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Put your presentation up in your assigned spot (set-up is Fri. 1 hour before the showcase begins), and be at your spot on Friday for the full time the Showcase is scheduled.
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Celebrate being a featured presenter in ACJS’s Showcase event!
- What is a research and pictorial showcase presentation?
A research and pictorial showcase consists of two components. First, it is a visual display of research and secondly, it involves interaction with the audience. The research is usually made using PowerPoint slides or some other computer software. Then the slides are printed and placed on a poster board or directly on the 4’ x 8’ display board provided by ACJS. The visual display includes text, tables, graphs etc. Some people choose to have their posters printed professionally or laminated; this is a personal preference but is not required. The second component of the research showcase requires that the author(s) interact with the audience during the allotted session time. Conference participants browse the displayed visual presentations of research and have an opportunity to inquire about the research.
- What do I do if I want to present my research in the Research and Pictorial Showcase?
Anyone interested in presenting research may do so by submitting the appropriate material found in the Call for Presentations by the appropriate deadline.
- Can I present more than one research presentation in the Research and Pictorial Showcase at the conference?
No, however you may be a co-author of research with other co-authors who will present the additional research. Each research presentation must have an author present to interact during the duration of the Research and Pictorial Showcase.
- Do I have to be present at the research and pictorial showcase?
Yes, all research presenters are required to attend the session. If there is more than one author, only one person needs to be present. Likewise, it is possible to alternate with your coauthor(s).
- What if I have to cancel my research and pictorial showcase presentation because I can’t attend the conference?
If your research is accepted, we will expect someone to be present to present it. Please plan ahead and if possible have a backup person who can present the research on your behalf.
- How long is the research and pictorial showcase?
The research and pictorial showcase will last 2 hours. During this time, the presenter will be available to entertain informal questions and discussions about the research.
- Where will the research and pictorial showcase take place?
The research and pictorial showcase will take place on Friday morning in a location to be listed in the conference program. A preliminary program will be posted to the ACJS website in November.
- Will there be time to set up my research before the session starts?
Set-Up for the Research and Pictorial Showcase will begin one hour before the Showcase is scheduled to start. If you are presenting in the Showcase, please be prepared for the doors to open at the start time for the presentations.
- When do I take my research down?
All research can be removed immediately after the research and pictorial showcase time has ended. Any items left in the Showcase area after 1:00 PM will be discarded.
- Will I be able to put my presentation for the Research and Pictorial Showcase together while at the conference?
While we understand that traveling with a constructed presentation can be difficult, we will not have the facilities or materials available to assist in the construction of presentations. Please be prepared to either bring with you or purchase at a local store any materials you think will be necessary to make your presentation. The conference will provide a 4’x8’display board to post your research. Likewise, if your research requires any electrical or technical equipment, you will need to make the necessary arrangements for each.
- What are the components of the research layout?
The research includes a title, your name, affiliation, abstract, key points, graphics, and references. See below for pictures of some research presentations from the 2005 ACJS meeting.
- What size should my research presentation be?
Sizes of presentations vary. It is recommended that your presentation not exceed 44 x 70.
- Do I need handouts?
Handouts are optional. However, you must be prepared to hand them out during the session because there is no table available to display them.
Additional Poster Session Links
http://writing.colostate.edu/collections/collection.cfm?collecti oncategory_active=79
http://www.kumc.edu/SAH/OTEd/jradel/Poster_Presentations/PstrStart.html
Sample PowerPoint templates can be downloaded from www.postersession.com
- What is the special nature of a “pictorial” showcase presentation?
“Pictorial” was added to the showcase title to encourage presentations of qualitative research that is best presented in a pictorial display, for example an historical depiction of prison life.
For questions about the Research Showcase, contact one of the Research Showcase Coordinators for the 2010 ACJS Conference:
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