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Assignment 8A - Coggle Diagram
Assignment 8A
Chapter 14: Oral Presentations
Format of a Scientific Talk
Organize your talk: Overview of talk, Introduction/Background and purpose of study, Findings, and Conclusions and main supporting points
Identify the purpose/question and the take-home message of the study
Pick out the most important figure for your core slide
Know your audience
Prepare an overview slide for longer presentations
Preparing for a Talk
Prepare your talk and visual aids well ahead of time
Know what programs are available to create slides
Prepare notes in large print, and memorize the opening sentences
Practice, practice, practice
Designing Effective Slides
Think graphically
Make slides look attractive, but keep them simple
Pay attention to color and design
Pay attention to font
Limit the amount of text
Give figures and tables a title but no legend or caption
Do not clutter figures and tables
Delivery of a Face-to-Face Talk
Arrive early, and dress appropriately
Use spoken english
Stick to the time limit, and speak slowly
Make sure you can be heard by the entire audience
Avoid distracting sounds
Stay within the presenter's triangle
Keep eye contact, and face the audience
Use gestures
Be conscious of body movement
Explain everything on your slides
Make your talk flow well
Signal the end
Remote Presentations
Understand the similarities and differences between face-to-face and remote presentations
Know how to prepare for and give remote presentations
Question-and-Answer Period
Ensure that you are in charge, but stay calm and polite