Presenting a Paper (in English) Sean Kung July

The BIG mistake we may make!!! When present the paper. -present useless information (not relevant) -present information without adequate EXPLANATION -to understand -to know significance (why important to learn) Background/Intro important (don’t overwhelm with details) -Structure talk same as paper (intro, methods, results, conclusion) 2

Do you ever ask yourself: What does my audience need to learn? When you’re told you have to give a presentation, do you think about? -what is the presentation about? -how long do I talk for? -what will I say? -what will I show? -how much work will it take to prepare? When you sit in a lecture, what do you want? 3

You are experts on evaluating presentations! -you know when you’ve learned -presenter’s focus NEEDS to be audience Common elements of all good presentations -clear message -organized content -excellent speaking -engaged audience -visual aids enhance learning -well prepared 4

How to use this knowledge when preparing our own presentations? Content -identify audience-important content (first time read paper critical) -understand your material (present audience appropriate: language & amount) -EXPLAIN your information (what it means AND why important to know) -good to present information in ‘story’ form (stories about connected ideas) -Organize: focusing on main message (specific idea help proposal) 5

Structure of Research Article Talk -welcome audience / introduce self -introduce main message (topic and focus – Central Theme) - most important idea for listeners’ purpose -outline of presentation (maybe) How to use this knowledge when preparing our own presentations? 6

-focus on your content (important information) -begin connecting content in a ‘story’ Useless!!! -Introduction -Concept 1 -Concept 2 -Summary -Questions Outline X 7

Communicating content ‘like’ helping take audience on a trip (a journey of discovery) Written Reader guidebook & map lots of info (anticipate questions) personal control No flexibility Oral Presentation Viewer tour guide (in person) focused info tour guide controls Available to answer questions Greater impact 8

Structure of Research Article Talk -welcome audience / introduce self -introduce main message (topic and focus) - most important idea for listeners’ purpose -outline of presentation -supporting information (details, explanations & activities) -conclude: REPEAT main message summarize what most important learned -welcome questions Figure with Words BEST way to tell story How to use this knowledge when preparing our own presentations? 9

How to use this knowledge when preparing our own presentations? Slide Design I -simple color scheme plain background high contrast for words -large sans serif font eg. Arial versus Times New Roman, 20 to 40 point -NOT too much information on the slide (one message per slide) -Simple is Best 10

How to use this knowledge when preparing our own presentations? Slide Design II -have only information talked about -words on slide complement what said (NOT repeat) (slide is NOT script) -use words & figures (pictures, diagrams, graphs, etc.) integrate words and figures -use simple animation to focus audience’s attention 11

How to use this knowledge when preparing our own presentations? Speaking -slowly, clearly & loudly -talk to your audience (DON’T read) (pause ok) -use appropriate body language -interact with your slides (laser skills) -interact with your audience (activities / use plant) 12

How to use this knowledge when preparing our own presentations? Preparation -UNDERSTAND Content (what classmates NEED to know) -Take time to make good slides & activities Practice: -rehearse out loud (know how to pronounce words) (approximate timing) -video/audio record -rehearse to test audience 13

Prepare and give your presentation as you would want to see it if you were in the audience viewing it for the first time. 14

review this PPT before YOUR presentation Tips Explain a little information very well, as opposed to a lot of information superficially. “Less is more” make it YOUR presentation -know YOUR main message & story 15

Thank you 16