Seminar: Introduction to Storyform

This presentation introduces the Storyform method and tools and shows how they are used to create highly effective and engaging presentations, slides, posters, and storygraphics. It includes multiple examples of work created by scientists from diverse fields using the Storyform Science method. The length and content of this presentation make it ideal for a seminar series or an introductory talk. It can be delivered via Zoom or in person.

Lightning Workshop: Creating a 3-minute research talk in 1 hour

In this hands-on workshop Participants receive a deck of seven 4” x 6” cards, one for every part of a simple research story. The workshop guides them through the creation of each part by drawing icons on designated cards. Participants re-organize the cards into a research “story” and use them to deliver their talk to a partner who provides feedback using the Storyform rubric. This entire process is time-pressured and gives the workshop a game-like quality.

This workshop may be augmented by additional sessions to allow participants more time to practice, get feedback, give feedback, and revise their talks.

Full Workshop: Create and Revise a Short Talk

This workshop introduces the Storyform method, materials, and tools and guides participants in the construction of a short talk about their research or science-related topic. This step-by-step process shows participants how to identify key elements of their work and map them on the Storyform template. Participants work in small groups to practice, give and receive feedback, and revise their presentations.

Lightning Workshop: Create and Revise a draft Storygraphic: an Infographic with a research story

A Storygraphic can be used as a central piece on a research poster, in place of a research poster, or as a starting point to construct slides for a research talk. It can also be used to communicate research when the author is not present.

In this hands-on workshop participants receive a template with spaces for every part of their research story. The workshop guides them through the creation of each part of the template by drawing icons in the designated spaces. Then participants use the icons and a template to assemble a draft Storygraphic and receive feedback on it from a partner using a Storyform rubric. The entire process is time-pressured and gives the workshop a game-like quality.

Full Workshop: Create and Revise a Final Storygraphic: an Infographic with a research story

A Storygraphic can be used as a central piece on a research poster, in place of a research poster, or as a starting point to construct slides for a research talk. It can also be used to communicate research when the author is not present.

In this hands-on workshop participants receive a template with spaces for every part of their research story. The workshop guides them through the creation of each part of the template by drawing icons in the designated spaces. Then participants use the icons and template to assemble a draft Storygraphic and receive feedback on it from a partner using a Storyform rubric. In the second part of the workshop participants are lead through the hands-on steps needed to complete their final Storygraphic using Google Images search (or BioRender) and Microsoft PowerPoint. The entire process is time-pressured and gives the workshop a game-like quality.