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Chapter 14 - Oral Presentations - Coggle Diagram
Chapter 14 - Oral Presentations
Format of Scientific Talk
Organize your talk:
Title slide (optional):
First slide:
Overview of talk
Next slides:
Subsequent
Introduction/Background and purpose of study
slides:
Findings (combined with general approach)
Final slide:
Conclusions and main supporting points
Credit slide
(optional):
Acknowledgment of those who have worked with you or financed your research
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 a longer presentation.
Prepping 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.
Delivery of a Face-To-Face Talk
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
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.
Arrive early and dress appropriately.
Remote Presentations
REMOTE PRESENTATIONS
Understand the similarities and differences between face-to-face and remote presentations.
Know how to prepare for and give remote presentations.
Ensure that you are in charge, but stay calm and polite.