Mastering Academic Conference Etiquette: Dos and Don'ts for Success
Discover essential tips for attending an academic conference, from preparing for sessions to networking effectively. Learn how to create a strategic itinerary, engage in sessions thoughtfully, and make meaningful connections. Avoid common pitfalls like overexerting yourself and disrupting sessions. Elevate your conference experience with expert advice on maximizing learning opportunities and professional connections.
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Attending a Conference The Do s and Don ts of Attending an Academic Conference
Attending a Conference 1. Preparing for the conference and sessions Do s and Don ts
Preparing for the conference and sessions Do s and Don ts Do: Go through the conference agenda and create an itinerary for yourself.
Preparing for the conference and sessions Do s and Don ts Do: Review the literature of the presentations you plan to see.
Preparing for the conference and sessions Do s and Don ts Do: Branch out from your specialty
Preparing for the conference and sessions Do s and Don ts Don t: Plan a busy schedule.
Preparing for the conference and sessions Do s and Don ts Don t: Overstress.
Attending a Conference 2. Attending sessions and presentations. Do s and Don ts
Attending sessions and presentations Do s and Don ts Do: Ask thoughtful questions.
Attending sessions and presentations Do s and Don ts Don't: Be disruptive during a session.
Attending sessions and presentations Do s and Don ts Do: Attend UWF student presentations.
Attending a Conference 3. Networking Do s and Don ts
Networking Dos and Donts Do: Break out of your bubble and talk with others.
Networking Dos and Donts Do: Ask for contact information of the presenters.
Networking Dos and Donts Don t: Say something silly or unprofessional.
Networking Dos and Donts Do: Attend something besides poster or oral presentations.
Attending a Conference 4. Post Conference Do s and Don ts
Post Conference Dos and Donts Do: Utilize your journal daily.
Post Conference Dos and Donts Do: Share your experience with others.
Post Conference Dos and Donts Do: Send a thank you email to those people you connected with.
Post Conference Dos and Donts Don t: Declare that you will never go to a conference again.
Attending a Conference 5. General items to keep in mind Do s and Don ts
General Dos and Donts Do: Dress to impress.
General Dos and Donts Do: Disconnect from your inner circle while at NCUR and go all in .
General Dos and Donts Don t: Wear uncomfortable shoes.
General Dos and Donts Don t: Drink too much! Properly represent yourself and UWF.
General Dos and Donts Do: Have fun!
