Literature reviews summarize and evaluate research on a specific topic or question in psychology. They are often guided by psychological theory, include thorough analysis of previous research, and offer directions for research.

Empirical presentations describe a study (or series of studies) for which you have collected and analyzed data. They include an introduction with a literature review, method, results, and discussion.

In a poster session, you will present your study on a poster board to individuals or small groups of attendees. You can create engaging visuals and text, and you can address specific questions from attendees. Poster sessions usually last about an hour, but your "presentation" can be very individualized depending on who you interact with during the session! Attendees will come and go, so this is an exciting way to network with lots of colleagues and get lots of practice giving a short talk over your research.

Oral presentations are about 10–12 minutes in length, accompanied by PowerPoint slides. You will present your study to the audience and will have the opportunity to address questions at the end. Often, you will be in a session with other scholars who have conducted similar research; the audience will usually be attendees who are interested in your field of research. This is a great opportunity to give a presentation to a broad audience and practice your public speaking skills.