Louise Livesey Academic Skills Adviser Communication and Delivering Presentations Effectively 22/06/2016Academic Skills Advice1

The Plan 1.Remembering the content 2.Presentation delivery structure 3.Controlling voice quality 4.Establishing audience rapport 5.Common concerns and worries 6.Coping with interruptions 7.Presentation delivery checklist 8.Preparing for your viva 9.Delivering your viva 10.Viva marking scheme 22/06/20162

1.Remembering the content Mind maps – pictures!! Bullet points PowerPoint Notes facility Annotated PowerPoint slides Index cards 22/06/2016Academic Skills Advice3

2.Presentation delivery structure Rule of 3 Tell them what you will tell them Tell them Tell them what you’ve told them 22/06/2016Academic Skills Advice4

3.Controlling voice quality Language & Accent and Dialect Clarity & Volume Pace 22/06/2016Academic Skills Advice5

4.Establishing audience rapport Body Language Eye-contact Be aware of your audience Humour? Coping with nerves 22/06/2016Academic Skills Advice6

I’m worried about my accent or use of English I’m worried about being judged by others I’m worried about being the centre of attention in this situation I’m worried about ‘not getting it right’ I'm worried I won't be able to answer any questions I’m worried I’m going to let my tutor down I’m worried about being worried – I should be ‘super-cool’! 22/06/2016Academic Skills Advice7 5.Common concerns and worries

Solutions: Prepare well and give yourself time to set up Relax by controlling your breathing Try an energy yawn 22/06/2016Academic Skills Advice8 5.Common concerns and worries

Telephones off/silent Fielding questions Give permission to leave Persistent noise Unwanted interjections Inappropriate behaviour 6.Coping with interruptions 22/06/2016Academic Skills Advice9

Converted material to notes Rule of 3 Control voice Body language and eye contact Limit interruptions Group presentation Keep it simple Good design and preparation builds confidence Practice builds confidence 7. Presentation delivery checklist 22/06/2016Academic Skills Advice10 Activity 1: Your turn

Immerse yourself in the papers Practice your answers Vocalise your answers Do a mock viva Print out copies of the articles Eat, sleep and drink 22/06/2016Academic Skills Advice11 8. Preparing for your viva

Fully engage Get a good start Be ready for an icebreaker No news may be good news Stay positive Listen carefully Don’t panic 22/06/2016Academic Skills Advice12 9. Delivering your viva

22/06/2016Academic Skills Advice13 9. Delivering your viva

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Talk like a confident presenter, Walk like a confident presenter, And act like a confident presenter, Your audience will think you are a confident presenter and… …you will too 22/06/2016Academic Skills Advice15

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22/06/2016Academic Skills Advice Viva marking scheme Mark RangeAssessment Criteria %a.Great interest & enthusiasm demonstrated. Confident & excellent delivery of answers. a.Comprehensive knowledge & thorough understanding of all papers demonstrated a.Perceptive answers to questions WITHOUT prompting and with limited reference to notes 60-69%a.Interest & enthusiasm shown for the exercise and good delivery of answers. b.Good knowledge & understanding of the research papers demonstrated a.Able to answer most questions well (with some prompting or reference to notes) a.Interest & enthusiasm shown for the exercise and competent delivery. b.Adequate knowledge & understanding of the research papers demonstrated, with a few areas of uncertainty. a.Able to answer most questions well (with prompting and reference to notes) a.Limited interest & enthusiasm shown for the exercise, but weak delivery b.Some knowledge & understanding of the research papers demonstrated, with several areas of uncertainty. a.Able to answer most questions adequately (with prompting and referring to notes) %a.No real interest & enthusiasm shown for the exercise and poor delivery. b.Limited knowledge & understanding of the research papers demonstrated, with many areas of uncertainty. a.Able to answer some questions (with considerable prompting and reference to notes) 0-24%a.No interest & enthusiasm shown for the exercise and poor delivery. b.No knowledge & understanding of the research papers demonstrated. a.Unable to answer questions (even with prompting and reference to notes)

Academic Skills Advice Service Where are we? Accessed via Chesham Building B0.23. Give us a call or come speak to us Monday- Friday and 1-4. Who am I? Louise, the dedicated workshop adviser. Who can help me with study and writing skills? Lucy and Russell run Instant Study Skills Advice sessions every weekday and Writing Skills Clinics three times a week. You can also access self-help resources on our webpage.webpage Who can give me maths advice? Helen and Michael specialise in Maths support for students though clinics and pre-booked appointment. How do I get in touch? academic- Telephone: academic- 22/06/2016Academic Skills Advice18

Any questions? 22/06/2016Academic Skills Advice19