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Research Exhibition Guide: Handouts

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Handouts are a encouraged for students participating in the on-ground poster session presentation.

Print out 10 copies and bring them with you to the poster session.

Note: If you are presenting through Teams, you DO NOT have to provide a handout.

Suggested Handout Setup

1. Your handouts should be a letter size sheet (8.5" x 11")

2. The front of your handout should sum up your research. Include:

  • a hook - something to grab the audience
  • your research question
  • a brief summary of your research process
  • your conclusions

3. The back of your handout should list all of your references in an appropriate citation style (APA, BlueBook, Chicago).

Handout Examples

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