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The Diamond Principle

The Diamond Principle. CSE 6590. The Diamond Principle. First you tell them what you’re going to tell them … then you tell them … then you tell them what you told them. 3 parts Opening/intro Body Close/summary. When to Apply?. Presentations Key points in a presentation

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The Diamond Principle

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  1. The Diamond Principle CSE 6590

  2. The Diamond Principle • First you tell them what you’re going to tell them … then you tell them … then you tell them what you told them. • 3 parts • Opening/intro • Body • Close/summary

  3. When to Apply? • Presentations • Key points in a presentation • Research papers, technical reports • Sub-sections of a paper/report • Theses • Chapters in a thesis • Sub-sections in a chapter

  4. Making Presentations CSE 6590

  5. Outline of the Talk • Contents • Visual aids • Delivery style

  6. Contents • Identify your audience • Identify the key points • what is the purpose of my talk? • Structuring the talk: opening, body, closing • Opening: introduce yourself, title of the talk, overview, outline • For each keypoint: opening, body, closing • Closing: summarize/emphasize the keypoints, next step (future work)

  7. Visual Aids ̶ Preparation • They are aids! Don’t read from the slides. • Use headlines on every visual. • Headlines can be: • conclusion drawn from the info on that slide (recommended) • purpose/main idea of the slide Avoid terms that are too general (“Introduction”). • One message or one key point per slide. • Use “bullet” form. • Remove words that are not critical. • Avoid long sentences. • Number the slides.

  8. Visual Aids ̶ Presentation • Try not to block anyone’s view. • Adjust the lights in the room. • Show a visual only when you are discussing it. • Always tell the audience how to read a chart/graph before discussing the detail. • Look at the projector or the screen when you need a prompt. • Never talk while you are looking at the projector or the screen, or writing. • Check the screen every time you change a slide. • Turn off the projector before the question period.

  9. Delivery Style • Set your hands free  you’ll look more relaxed, natural. • Pause between statements: • to attract attention • to give yourself more time to remember • to make it easier to understand • to give audience time to “digest” info • Practice before the talk. • If you are forgetting where you are …

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