1. Presentation Skills Maggie Hardman English Language Tutor to SoBE PGRs

2. Introduction Rationale for this session Take away the good practice See how ridiculous bad practice can be! Improve your presentations

3. A Great Presentation has 6 Elements:

4. Great Presentation! Perfect Preparation

5. Great Presentation! Perfect Preparation Strong Structure

6. Great Presentation! Perfect Preparation Strong Structure Positive Body Language & Confidence

7. Great Presentation! Perfect PreparationStrong Structure Positive Body Language & Confidence Good Language Skills

8. Great Presentation! Perfect Preparation Strong Structure Positive Body Language & Confidence Good Language Skills Clear Slides

9. Great Presentation! Perfect Preparation Strong Structure Positive Body Language & Confidence Good Language Skills Clear Slides Demonstrates Knowledge

10. 1. Perfect Preparation Timing Pace Number of slides Practice, Practice, Practice.

11. 2. Strong Structure Introduction: yourself, your PhD, your presentation today Main themes Conclusion: no new information Thank you, then invite questions

12. 3. Positive Body Language and Confidence Appearance Confident posture & position Inner strength Eye contact & open body language Avoiding bad habits

13. 4. Good Language Skills Good intonation requires large range Speak slowly Avoid annoying discourse markers Practice pronunciation of key words & phrases Practice linkers Consider tenses used Silence can be welcome

14. 5. Clear Slides Include relevant information & ignore the rest Know your slides well Rule of thumb = 1 slide per minute Graphics / pictures should be clear Large font should be used No spelling mistakes!

15. 6. Demonstrates Knowledge If all the above advice has been taken, your knowledge will shine out! In Q & A: - Show appreciation at outset - Ask to repeat the question if you are unsure - Keep calm, be honest and gracious

16. Conclusion 1.Perfect Preparation = Perfect Presentation 2.Strong structure 3.Confidence in own ability with open body language 4.Learn phrases, linkers & key words 5.Clear slides 6.Answer questions graciously, honestly, calmly

17. Thank You