In a talk, what is the role of the few slides dedicated to the background?
Explanation
The background slides in a presentation serve the same function as the introduction of a paper: they set the stage for the research by providing context and explaining why the study was conducted.
Other questions
How do review and theoretical articles differ structurally from empirical research reports?
What are manuscripts prepared by an author in their final form, such as dissertations and theses, with no intention of submission for publication elsewhere, referred to as?
What is a key formatting difference that might be seen in a final manuscript, like a dissertation, compared to a manuscript submitted for publication?
What are the two formal types of presentation for sharing research at professional conferences mentioned in the text?
What is the typical duration of an oral presentation, or 'talk', at a professional conference?
What is the recommended guideline for the number of slides to use in a conference talk?
How should the structure of a conference talk generally be organized?
What is the recommended tone for a presenter during an oral presentation?
What is the described function of slides in an oral presentation?
What is a poster session at a conference typically like?
What is a primary reason cited in the chapter for the popularity of posters as a presentation format?
What are the typical dimensions of a conference poster as mentioned in the text?
Which section is mentioned as being potentially unnecessary for a poster because the poster itself serves a similar function?
What is the recommended font size for the title and authors' names on a conference poster?
What is the recommended font size for the main text on a conference poster?
How should the information on a poster be organized to make it easier for multiple people to read simultaneously?
What is the advice given regarding the use of visual elements like color and photographs on a poster compared to an APA-style manuscript?
What is a good practice for poster presenters to have on hand for visitors who want more information?
How do review articles and theoretical articles organize their content?
How does the peer review process for a conference presentation typically compare to that for a manuscript submitted to a professional journal?
What is the typical duration of a poster session at a professional conference?
What kind of content should be presented on the slides for an oral presentation?
How is the body of a review or theoretical article described in the chapter?
What general advice does the chapter give for student papers written for a research methods course?
At larger conferences, how are talks typically organized?
According to the text, what is a key duty of a presenter during their poster session?
Why is it suggested that a poster's text should be in blocked sentences or bulleted points rather than paragraphs?
A theoretical article is a type of review article that does what?
Which statement accurately describes the range of professional conferences in psychology?
What does a presenter typically need to do to get a talk or poster accepted at a conference?
What is the concluding part of a conference talk supposed to cover?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a distinct section for organizing a poster?
What is the last part of a typical 10 to 20 minute oral presentation reserved for?
The text compares a poster session to a 'grown-up version of' what common event?
Which of these is NOT a principle to keep in mind when preparing an oral presentation?
What is the main purpose of a literature review section within a review article?
In addition to providing a detailed write-up, what is another way a poster presenter can handle requests for more information?
The chapter mentions that in a theoretical article, much of the body of the manuscript is devoted to what?
What does the chapter say about student papers, such as dissertations and theses, adhering to APA style?
How many posters were presented at a recent American Psychological Association Conference mentioned in the text?
When presenting a poster, what is advised regarding purely decorative elements?
At a conference, what is the key difference between informal and formal types of presentation?
What is the closing or conclusion of a review article expected to do?
The sections and headings in which type of article can vary considerably, unlike in an empirical research report?
For a student paper, what is the ultimate authority on formatting specifics?
What is the session length for oral talks when they are grouped together at a conference?
When creating a poster, what should be done with the text to enhance readability?
What advice is given regarding the presenter's actions during a talk?
In addition to a title and author names, which of the following is listed as a standard section of a poster presentation?