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Successful Presentations. Judy Strang & Elizabeth R. Blackmer. The Planning Challenge. Knowing what to say Preparing materials Practicing Critique and revision. The Audience Problem. Who are they? Peer Expert What to do? Explain relevance of research Define terms

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  1. Successful Presentations Judy Strang & Elizabeth R. Blackmer

  2. The Planning Challenge • Knowing what to say • Preparing materials • Practicing • Critique and revision

  3. The Audience Problem • Who are they? • Peer • Expert • What to do? • Explain relevance of research • Define terms • Condense and translate

  4. Group Activity • Group with other cadets who are doing the same form of presentation as you are • Poster group: practice your “30 second spot” • Presentation group: practice your explanation of what you’re doing and why it is relevant (30 seconds or less)

  5. Presentation Etiquette • Grace under pressure • Rules • Slow, clear, ample speaking voice

  6. Posters • Check schedule • Relax; let poster attract • Poster is background for your conversation • Memorize your 30 second spot and your 3 minute explanation • Don’t leave your poster

  7. Oral Presentations • Check schedule • Arrive early to secure technology needs • Be flexible • Simplify • 10 minute limit

  8. 15 Minutes Plus 3 for Questions? • Example from the NCUR program: 6 presentations in 90 minutes • Q: If 5 speakers take 18 minutes each, how many minutes will Visker, the last student, have? • A: Zero minutes.

  9. Creating Power Point Slides • Organize ideas • “Magic 6” rule • Explain abbreviations, acronyms • No more than 2 slides a minute and fewer is better • Consistent effects; low key or no animation

  10. Slide Text Tips • Express ideas clearly, succinctly • “Floor test” for font size • Avoid all caps and fancy fonts • Use design templates

  11. Tips for Visuals • Label visuals clearly • Enhance ideas; don’t overwhelm • No more than 2 per slide as a rule of thumb • Color balance; appropriate contrast

  12. Why Use Zebrafish as a Model? Zebrafish have been recently highlighted in Science Rapid morphogenesis Easy observation Available markers for nervous system growth

  13. Morphometric Data *p<0.05

  14. Histology60 hpf Control 60 hpf Clomiphene 60 hpf

  15. For All Slides • Proofread carefully • Have someone else proofread, too • Practice with a big screen

  16. Does Proofreading Really Matter? • Can you see the errors in these NCUR program entries? • Do the errors affect your perception of academic quality?

  17. Practicing and Revising • Do a “dress rehearsal” • at least 48 hours before the event • with a real audience: peer and expert • using your actual materials • Ask for feedback, then LISTEN • Revise based on the feedback

  18. Individual Activity • List your needs on the piece of paper provided • List any outside assistance you need to meet your needs • Who can help you?

  19. Resources • Writing Center • Look for “Resources for Creating Power Point Slides” in your email • Mentors • Peers

  20. The Planning Challenge: Start Today! • Knowing what to say • Preparing materials: you don’t have to be done with research to get started • Practicing • Critique and revision

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