Research Workshop: Abstract writing and poster presentation

11 November 2010, 9.30 - 16.30
The British Dietetic Association, Birmingham
Facilitator: Dr Joan Gandy, Research Officer, The British Dietetic Association

This course is an introduction to disseminating research, audit or service evaluation.  The course is delivered in two sections, firstly writing a research abstract which may be submitted as an original communication at a conference, in particular to a BDA organised event such as the BDA Annual Conference and the Symposia for Dietitian’s New to Research.  The second section will concentrate on the preparation and presentation of posters at a conference.

Aims

  • To enable dietitians to develop skills in abstract writing which will enable them to submit their research, audit or service evaluations as original communication at conferences.
  • To encourage dissemination of their work and participation at BDA and external events.
  • To provide the skills and knowledge necessary to construct and deliver a poster presentation at BDA or external events.
  • To provide constructive criticism of abstracts and posters in a friendly, non-threatening environment.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course Dietitians will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of disseminating the findings from research, audit and service evaluation.
  • Write an abstract that is suitable for submission to BDA and external events.
  • Demonstrate the skills necessary to design the contents of a poster.
  • Construct a poster using PowerPoint.