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Michelle Lim @whatsthegfr on Visual Abstracts. She runs the NSMC Graphical Communication Rotation. No one, even @AndrewMIbrahim himself (sorry), would be a better speaker for this talk. Great get by @ASNKidney #KidneyWk

History of the Visual Abstract #KidneyWk Check the QR code

What are Visual Abstracts and
What Visual Abstracts are not.
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Infographics visualize a topic, while visual abstracts visualize a single manuscript. #KidneyWk

A nice comparison of text versus visual abstracts. How much do you get in 15 seconds #KidneyWk

Some empiric data on visual abstracts showing a consistent increase in social media attention. No increase in citations. Personally I would be concerned if they increased citations. Note that the studies showing increased attention are randomized controlled trials. #KidneyWk

The two refs for lack of citations are both observational studies. Additionally, visual abstracts are not intended to get citations. They get attention. If the study is shit, no visual abstract can help that. #KidneyWk

Nice summary of the pitfalls in Visual Abstracts #KidneyWk

Challenges in the creation of visual abstracts #KidneyWk

Simple (and wise) advise on the creation of visual abstracts: Keep it simple! #KidneyWk

Lim's process for creating a visual abstract #KidneyWk

Various ways to layout the visual abstract #KidneyWk

Nice slide on font selection. Love this. #KidneyWk

Icons (boy do I get this question a lot, it has replaced What program do you use for your presentations) #KidneyWk

Nice (and important) addition #KidneyWk

Sharing your visual abstract #KidneyWk

First make sure it is really done

The Future of Visual Abstracts and acknowledgements #KidneyWk