"Ah Ha" Presentations

The "ah ha" presentation should focus on one aspect, one topic, one issue from the class which particularly impacted you--angered, surprised, enlightened you. Present that "ah ha" to your colleagues as a poster session.

A Poster Session presents your work visually. It usually combines text and graphics to make a visually-pleasing presentation. As viewers walk by, your poster should quickly and efficiently communicate your "ah ha." Unlike the fast pace of a slide show or verbal presentation, a Poster Session allows viewers to study and restudy your information and discuss it with you one-on-one.

The posters present general information and invite viewers to ask more detailed questions of the presenters. The emphasis should not be on the visual beauty of the poster, but on your response to things we've dealt with in class.

The ad ha presentation should include:

• a visual expression (poster or electronic)
• the topic clearly stated on the poster
• a 1-page hand out summarizing your visual expression  made available to viewers

Additional information about poster sessions:

From the CSU Writing Center: http://writing.colostate.edu/guides/speaking/poster/

Creating Posters in Humanities and Social Science: http://www.lcsc.edu/ss150/poster.htm