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

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

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

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

Oral Presentations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bill’s Backyard Habitat Bill Giuliano

Bill’s Backyard Habitat Description Resources & Conditions

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

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

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

Bill’s Backyard Habitat Questions