Student Presenter Resources Available 

There are resources available to help students prepare for the Symposium and further their research and creative endeavor.

Information Sessions

 

Refer to the 28th Symposium Checklist for important information and deadlines.

• Presentation Prep for Student Presenters

  Presentation Prep for Student Presenters

  Symposium Preparation (In-Person) Workshops

  Student presenters: Former Symposium Award Winners

  Plan to attend one workshop at Helmke rm 211 :

  Wed. Nov. 20th at 11am   

  or

     Thurs. Nov. 21st at 11am

• Symposium Day Activities

  Symposium Day Activities

  Friday, March 21, 2025   

  28th Student Research and Creative Endeavors Symposium 

  Location: Purdue University Fort Wayne Skybridge and the Learning Commons in Helmke Library (2^nd floor)  

  CHECK-IN 8:30 AM – 9:30AM

  SYMPOSIUM TIME: 10:00AM - 2:00PM  

  • You are REQUIRED to check-in at the STUDENT WELCOME table and set up your poster during the registration period. If you are unable to do so, please plan for someone to register and set up your poster.
  • Remember to bring your poster with you!

  Thank you for participating in the 28^th Student Research and Creative Endeavors Symposium!

                                           

Student Presenter Resources

• Abstract Writing and Speech Preparation Help

  Abstract Writing and Speech Preparation Help

  Resources

  Get help writing your abstract and preparing your speech at Helmke Library Writing Center.

  About the Writing Center

  The Writing Center is a place you can go, at any point in your process, to help you improve your compositions through peer feedback--regardless of your class or major. While most writing centers only offer help with writing assignments, the PFW Writing Center also offers our Speech and Presentation Service, so our students can get help with written and oral assignments across the university in all disciplines and at all levels and stages of the composition process. Source: Writing Center FAQ

  Location: Helmke Library, First Floor

  Hours: visit Tutor Trac
  
  

  Abstract Writing Help

  Students are required to sign up for writing help using Tutor Trac

  For Symposium abstract tutoring, follow these steps:

  • To get help with writing and speech preparation go to the https://casprod.pfw.edu/cas/login?service=https://tutortrac.pfw.edu/tracweb40/sso.4sp and sign in with PFW username and password.
  • Click the Search Availability located on the upper left side of the page.
  • Select the Centers, choose the writing Center.
  • Select the course in the Section in the drop-down menu, and select Student Research and Creative Symposium.
  • In next step you will have the option of in-person or online appointment in the drop-down menu.
  • Select the availability date and time and click on Search button.
  • In the middle of the page, look for the appointment dates and time that works for your schedule and click it.
  • Complete the Appointments Entry and be sure to click Save.
  • Your scheduled appointment will be appear on the main menu  of TutorTrac. You will receive an email conformation message from [email protected].
    
    

  To connect with your consultant:

  Virtual Appointments

  1. Have your assignment open on your computer and log into TutorTrac.
  2. Your Upcoming Appointments appear in the Main Menu. An Enter Online Appointment button will show. Click the button to enter the consultant’s online room. The button only works within five minutes of your meeting time.
  3. Click Join Meeting.
  4. If you already have Zoom Client downloaded, the app will launch in a separate window (You may need to click “allow” to have the app load). If you have not downloaded Zoom, it may start to download when you select “Join Meeting.” However, you don’t need the client to complete your appointment. Towards the bottom of your screen you should see a link to “Join from Your Browser,” which will connect you to the consultant’s room via your browser.
  5. Now you’re connected to your consultant, and they will admit you at the start of your appointment.

   

  In-Person Appointments  

  1. Visit the Service Desk in Helmke Library and let the Clark know you are there for a Writing Center appointment.
  2. The Service Desk employee will connect you with your consultant.

  • In-person and virtual tutoring are available – see the “Virtual or in Person Worksheet” for details about scheduling an appointment

       

  Speech Preparation Help

  The Writing Center consultants offers one-on-one help practicing your poster presentation speech.

  • To get help with writing and speech preparation go to the https://casprod.pfw.edu/cas/login?service=https://tutortrac.pfw.edu/tracweb40/sso.4sp and sign in with PFW username and password.
  • Click the Search Availability located on the upper left side of the page.
  • Select the Centers, choose the Speech Preparation.
  • Select the course in the Section in the drop-down menu, and select Student Research and Creative Symposium
  • In next step you will have the option of in-person or online appointment in the drop-down menu.
  • Select the availability date and time and click on Search button.
  • In the middle of the page, look for the appointment dates and time that works for your schedule and click it.
  • Complete the Appointments Entry and be sure to click Save.
  • Your scheduled appointment will be appear on the main menu of TutorTrac. You will receive an email conformation message from [email protected].

   

• Poster Recommendations and Templates

  Poster Recommendations and Templates

  Custom poster templates are available to help you design your poster. 
  
  

  Poster Recommendations:    
  •   Size (40 inches x 24 inches)  
  •   ½ inch border around the poster 
  •   Horizontal or vertical layout   
  •   Abstract is optional   

  Choose one of these Poster Templates:

  • PowerPoint

  • InDesign 

  • Illustrator
    
    

  Need help with your poster design? Symposium partner Studio M is ready to help.

  Schedule an appointment (in-person or virtual) with a knowledgeable consultant.

  Contact

  Walb Student Union, Room 220

  Lab Hours:

  Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.
  Saturday and Sunday: Closed

  [email protected]
  
  

• General Poster PowerPoint Presentations for Student Presenters

  General Poster PowerPoint Presentations for Student Presenters

  How to Get Started

  How to Develop a Good Poster
  

• Creating Posters for Humanities and Social Sciences

  Creating Posters for Humanities and Social Sciences

  
  Poster Examples for Humanities and Social Sciences

  • http://rgettatwestern.wordpress.com/2013/02/21/design-tips-for-creating-arts-and-humanities-poster/
    
    

  Helpful General Poster PowerPoint Presentations for Student Presenters

  • Research Posters in the Humanities by Dr. Jeffrey Malanson, Associate Professor of History

   

• Student Research Support Opportunities

  Student Research Support Opportunities

  FIND THE SUPPORT YOU NEED

  University Research and Innovation can help you connect with a variety of support providers, within Purdue Fort Wayne and out in the community.

  Go to the Student Research Support webpage to get started.
• Past Symposium Posters

  Past Symposium Posters

  

  Watch Assistant Librarian Alexis Murrell’s information presentation on how to preserve your research and creative endeavor project in Helmke Library’s  Mastodon Digital Network.

  See previous symposium posters in Helmke Library’s digital archive, mDON. Past posters can be found in the PFW Student Works collection.

  GET IN TOUCH

  [email protected]

  #purduefwresearch