1. Oral Presentations Before you begin: What type of talk is expected
Expectations of content
Who is the audience
How much time is allotted

2. Oral Presentations Advanced planning Backup copy of presentation
Get to site early
Computer & projector
Special audio & visuals run?
Lighting & audio

3. Oral Presentations Concepts for effective presentations Make it Big
If it cannot be read, don’t bother

4. Oral Presentations Concepts for effective presentations Keep it Simple
Outline
Graphs & figures
Limited colors
Background
Animation

5. Oral Presentations

6. Oral Presentations Concepts for effective presentations Make it Clear
Just the important points
Be Consistent
Data, wording, presentation, etc.
Repeat key concepts
Check for Typos

7. Oral Presentations Concepts for effective presentations
Use Transitions
Between concepts & slides
Appropriate Pace
Speaking
Slides
If <20 sec, don’t bother, but not too long
Bring it Home

8. Oral Presentations Practice
Other people or recording
Um, Like, etc.
Reduce walking around, hand movements, playing with your hair, etc.
Eye contact with audience
Don’t read the screen or notes
PowerPoint Presenter View
Relax
More familiarity with the talk reduces all of this

9. Oral Presentations Unless you are experienced comedian, avoid jokes
Shaky laser pointer & blinding the audience
Enthusiasm is good, but don’t over do it
Interact with the audience

10. Oral Presentations Be prepared for interruptions
Don’t apologize for any aspect of the talk
Avoid adding a few last impromptu words

11. Oral Presentations Be prepared for questions Anticipate questions
Repeat for the audience
Stop and reflect
Postpone answering questions until after the talk
Unless it is needed to clarify an ambiguity or you pose a question

12. Oral Presentations Be prepared for questions
Avoid long discussions with one person
If you cannot answer a question, say so
Don’t apologize
Offer to research it and get back to them or ask for suggestions from the audience

13. Oral Presentations
Don’t be afraid to give yourself credit, but recognize other authors and collaborators

14. Oral Presentations Components Title & authors Introduction Methods
Results & Discussion
Conclusions & Implications
Acknowledgements

15. Bill’s Backyard Habitat
Bill Giuliano

16. Bill’s Backyard Habitat
Description
Resources & Conditions

17. Bill’s Backyard Habitat
Description
Distribution & Status
Threatened by development
Identification*
Lawn
Cherry trees
Sand pine
Water oak

18. Bill’s Backyard Habitat
Associated plants and wildlife, and what they need
Common species (10 Ps & As)
Obligate
Threatened & endangered

19. Bill’s Backyard Habitat
Management and restoration of this habitat
Mowing
Timber harvest

20. Bill’s Backyard Habitat
Questions