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The following tips will help guide you in the development of your oral presentation.   
The following tips from the PLTC Oral Presentation Peer-Tutors will help guide you in the development of your oral presentation.   
 
'''INVENTION''' <br>
'''TIPS:'''<br>
* Keep it simple!
* Keep to the time limit. ( presentation + Q&A)<br>
'''QUESTIONS:'''<br>
* What is my purpose?
* Who is my audience?
* What do they already know about the topic?
* What information will they find relevant? interesting? amusing?
* If the information is controversial, what is the audience’s position, attitude or reaction likely to be?
* What information might I include/leave out?<br>


INVENTION
'''ORGANIZATION'''
TIPS:
* Engage the audience with your first sentence; don’t mistake your first sentence for your introduction.
• Keep it simple!
* Use clear and simple topic sentences and transitions.
• Keep the time limit. (15min presentation + 5min Q&A)
* How might I organize the material?
QUESTIONS:
* Use scientific format to your advantage
• What is my purpose?
** Introduction (catch attention, set up problem, broad/specific questions, hypothesis, etc.)
• Who is my audience?
** Method (experimental design, set-up, etc.)
• What do they already know about the topic?
** Results (what did you find, statistical significance, graph/table?)
• What information will they find relevant? interesting? amusing?
** Conclusion (explain what it all means, future directions, limitations, etc.)
• If the information is controversial, what is the audience’s position, attitude or reaction likely to be?
• What information might I include/leave out?


ORGANIZATION
* Have I made the structure of my talk clear to the audience?
• Engage the audience with your first sentence; don’t mistake your first sentence with your introduction.
• Use clear and simple topic sentences and transitions.
• How might I organize the material?
o Use scientific format to your advantage
 Introduction (catch attention, set up problem, broad/specific questions, hypothesis, etc.)
 Method (type of stimulus, set up, design, etc.)
 Results (what did you find, statistical significance, graph/table?)
 Conclusion (explain what it all means, future directions, limitations, etc.)
o Have I made the structure of my talk clear to the audience?
• Using a poster
o Follow the guidelines on posters that Professor Crum posted (clear colors, spacing, visuals, etc).
o Give the audience a second to take in the poster and skim through it before beginning (to decrease distraction).
o Reference the poster in a logical fashion
o Don’t make your audience have to read everything
o If pointing, make it exact. Turn towards the poster, find the spot, turn back, and then begin talking while facing the audience.
o Other ideas: Props from experiments, model, handout, etc.
• Summarize quotations in your own words, drawing attention to their specific significance.
• Conclusion:
• Sum up the 1 or 2 main points you wanted to make.
• Recapture your audience with your final statement; end on a high note.
• Prepare an outline or note cards.
• Use single key words.
• Number them!


PRACTICE AND DELIVERY
'''PRACTICE AND DELIVERY'''
Practice enough so you avoid reading aloud.  
* Practice enough so you avoid reading aloud.  
Nerves: if you know your material, nerves can only give you an extra boost of energy.
* Nerves: if you know your material, nerves can only give you an extra boost of energy.
Make sure you know how to use your visual aids with your presentation; practice on the technology you will be using.
* Make sure you know how to use your visual aids with your presentation; practice on the technology you will be using.
Look enthusiastic, confident, and sincere—don’t use weak words (just, really).
* Look enthusiastic, confident, and sincere—don’t use weak words (just, really).
Make eye contact in slow sweeps of the room (make “M” or “W” scans across the audience).
* Make eye contact in slow sweeps of the room (make “M” or “W” scans across the audience).
Stand still; balanced on both feet.
* Stand still; balanced on both feet.
Any gestures or movements should appear natural and fit with what you are saying.
* Any gestures or movements should appear natural and fit with what you are saying.
Voice: watch for Volume, Clarity, Variety and Inflection!¬¬¬
* Voice: watch for Volume, Clarity, Variety and Inflection!¬¬¬
Watch for fillers: ah, umm, like, you know, OK.
* Watch for fillers: ah, umm, like, you know, OK.
Talk slowly, remember the power of the silent pause—write in pauses if it helps.
* Talk slowly, remember the power of the silent pause—write in pauses if it helps.
When giving a group presentation:
* When giving a group presentation:
Pay attention to the transitions
* Pay attention to the transitions
Look interested and attentive when your team members are presenting.
* Look interested and attentive when your team members are presenting.
Anticipate questions: what are the weak points of your argument?
* Anticipate questions: what are the weak points of your argument?
When answering questions:
* When answering questions:
Don’t be defensive or roll your eyes.
** Don’t be defensive or roll your eyes.
Don’t rush to answer—remember, pauses can be powerful.
** Don’t rush to answer—remember, pauses can be powerful.
Smile your way through your mistakes
** Smile your way through your mistakes


'''USING A POSTER'''


PUBLIC SPEAKING TUTORS
* Follow the guidelines of your instructor (clear colors, spacing, visuals, etc).
• We offer help in all stages of your preparation: posting making, presentation planning, and delivery.  
* Give the audience a second to take in the poster and skim through it before beginning (to decrease distraction).
• Schedule an appointment in advance: we do not meet with students the night before a presentation
* Reference the poster in a logical fashion
• Contact Information: PLTC Oral Presentation Tutors
* Don’t make your audience have to read everything
* If pointing, make it exact. Turn towards the poster, find the spot, turn back, and then begin talking while facing the audience.
* Other ideas: Props from experiments, model, handout, etc.
* Summarize quotations in your own words, drawing attention to their specific significance.
* '''Conclusion:'''
** Sum up the 1 or 2 main points you wanted to make.
** Recapture your audience with your final statement; end on a high note.
* Prepare an outline or note cards.
* Use single key words.
* Number them!

Latest revision as of 05:21, 17 December 2009

Wellesley College BISC110 Introduction to Cell Biology
Spring 2010


Tips for Oral Presentations

The following tips from the PLTC Oral Presentation Peer-Tutors will help guide you in the development of your oral presentation.

INVENTION
TIPS:

  • Keep it simple!
  • Keep to the time limit. ( presentation + Q&A)

QUESTIONS:

  • What is my purpose?
  • Who is my audience?
  • What do they already know about the topic?
  • What information will they find relevant? interesting? amusing?
  • If the information is controversial, what is the audience’s position, attitude or reaction likely to be?
  • What information might I include/leave out?

ORGANIZATION

  • Engage the audience with your first sentence; don’t mistake your first sentence for your introduction.
  • Use clear and simple topic sentences and transitions.
  • How might I organize the material?
  • Use scientific format to your advantage
    • Introduction (catch attention, set up problem, broad/specific questions, hypothesis, etc.)
    • Method (experimental design, set-up, etc.)
    • Results (what did you find, statistical significance, graph/table?)
    • Conclusion (explain what it all means, future directions, limitations, etc.)
  • Have I made the structure of my talk clear to the audience?

PRACTICE AND DELIVERY

  • Practice enough so you avoid reading aloud.
  • Nerves: if you know your material, nerves can only give you an extra boost of energy.
  • Make sure you know how to use your visual aids with your presentation; practice on the technology you will be using.
  • Look enthusiastic, confident, and sincere—don’t use weak words (just, really).
  • Make eye contact in slow sweeps of the room (make “M” or “W” scans across the audience).
  • Stand still; balanced on both feet.
  • Any gestures or movements should appear natural and fit with what you are saying.
  • Voice: watch for Volume, Clarity, Variety and Inflection!¬¬¬
  • Watch for fillers: ah, umm, like, you know, OK.
  • Talk slowly, remember the power of the silent pause—write in pauses if it helps.
  • When giving a group presentation:
  • Pay attention to the transitions
  • Look interested and attentive when your team members are presenting.
  • Anticipate questions: what are the weak points of your argument?
  • When answering questions:
    • Don’t be defensive or roll your eyes.
    • Don’t rush to answer—remember, pauses can be powerful.
    • Smile your way through your mistakes

USING A POSTER

  • Follow the guidelines of your instructor (clear colors, spacing, visuals, etc).
  • Give the audience a second to take in the poster and skim through it before beginning (to decrease distraction).
  • Reference the poster in a logical fashion
  • Don’t make your audience have to read everything
  • If pointing, make it exact. Turn towards the poster, find the spot, turn back, and then begin talking while facing the audience.
  • Other ideas: Props from experiments, model, handout, etc.
  • Summarize quotations in your own words, drawing attention to their specific significance.
  • Conclusion:
    • Sum up the 1 or 2 main points you wanted to make.
    • Recapture your audience with your final statement; end on a high note.
  • Prepare an outline or note cards.
  • Use single key words.
  • Number them!