NEW! Helpful Resource to Boost Your Students’ Research Presentation Skills

Flat-style digital illustration of graphic design tools arranged on a teal background. The composition includes a computer monitor displaying an eye symbol, a keyboard, a drawing tablet, color swatches, a ruler, a notebook, a floppy disk, a smartphone, and various writing instruments, representing design and visual communication elements.

Looking for a way to help your students shine in their research presentations? The Visual Research Communication guide, crafted by the University Library, is a fantastic resource you can recommend to your classes.

This guide equips students with practical tools to create clear, compelling visuals—skills that will serve them well in coursework, conferences, and beyond.

We’d like to extend a special shout-out to the talented team behind this resource:

  • Renee Watson, Head of Research Service
  • Emily Cook, Research and Instruction Librarian
  • Jenny Carlos, Research Services Resident Librarian

Their hard work and expertise have made this guide an invaluable asset for our academic community.

Please take a moment to share this link with your students: https://libguides.wlu.edu/vis-research/. It’s an impactful way to support their growth as scholars and communicators.

To request a 15-minute in-class session about effective poster design, please contact library@wlu.edu.