Assessed Group Presentations 1 Assessed Group Presentations This workshop will: - Demonstrate ways to help your group become a team - Examine the usefulness of allocating roles for preparation and delivery of the group presentation Provide tips for producing an effective presentation Louise Livesey Academic Skills Adviser 19/09/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice 2 The Plan The development of a team The benefits of allocating roles in the team Group presentation tips General tips for effective presentations 19/09/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice 1.The development of a team A team is… ‘a group in which the individuals have a common aim and in which the jobs and skills of each member fit in with those of others, as…in a jigsaw puzzle pieces fit together (to) produce some overall pattern.’ (Babington Smith, 1979: 117-118 cited in Adair, 1987:95) 19/09/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Consider the benefits of working in a team at University 1.The development of a team Consider the benefits of working in a team at University TALKING POINT Different people mean variety is built into the presentation Each person can take on a role that plays to their strengths, thereby improving the presentation as a whole More expertise is available Team members can mingle if audience activity is required Different techniques can be employed due to increased numbers, e.g. role play It is good practice as you will do this in employment Answers on click 19/09/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice 1.The development of a team Challenge Solution Being aware of people’s feelings including anxiety Always be constructive when passing comment. Make ground rules and set clear boundaries Directly address any anxieties mentioned. Discuss and agree attendance, punctuality and commitment parameters; any behaviour or comments that would be unacceptable; and what to do if someone dominates, does not fulfil their role or ignores the ground rules. Ensure everyone knows where the support services are for any assistance so no-one is too deeply drawn in to any personal difficulties. Plan to prevent difficulties Write down the ‘advantages’, ‘potential difficulties’ and ‘ways to deal with these difficulties’ of working as a team to be forearmed if there are any problems in the future. Decide and be clear about what you are there to do Maintain focus on the purpose of the team. Decide and be clear about what each meeting will cover. Arrange meeting dates well in advance. If the team does not seem to work properly, address this directly and ensure everyone suggests solutions Every individual is responsible for the team Everyone has responsibility for solving out any issues. If there is any ‘sabotaging’ going on keep bringing the team back to the reason for meeting – the assessed presentation – and focus on solutions. 19/09/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice 2.The benefits of allocating roles in a team TALKING POINT Chairperson/Leader: ensures the group draws up an agenda and sticks to it; makes sure everyone has a chance to speak; keeps the group focused; sums up Timekeeper: ensures the group sticks to its deadlines for different tasks Record-keeper: takes notes during meetings (this could be given to each team member in turn) Project manager: makes sure that the team’s actions are relevant to the task/assignment criteria, and between meetings everyone is doing the task that they agreed to. Administrator (if necessary): deals with actions such as booking rooms, printing out handouts, etc. Answers on click 19/09/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Match the right job to the right person! 2.The benefits of allocating roles in a team Match the right job to the right person! 19/09/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Activity 1: Jobs for producing and delivering the presentation 2.The benefits of allocating roles in a team Activity 1: Jobs for producing and delivering the presentation Role Actions Skills/Personality Researchers (although each team member is usually required to participate in this) Investigate and produce subject relevant information Patience, concentration, eye for detail, communication (to other team members) Deliverers/speakers Spoken delivery of presentation Confidence, clear voice, engaging Resource makers (handouts, etc.) Development of or acquisition of paper and other resources (models, etc.) Attention to detail, IT or practical skills, ingenuity Demonstrators Demonstrate use of an object or method of a skill Confidence, dexterity Role players Act a situation or event alone, in pairs, or as a group Confidence, good memory, acting ability Creators of slide show/PPp Development of slides or PP presentation IT skills, artistic talent, attention to detail Answers on click 19/09/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Allocating these roles ensures…. 2.The benefits of allocating roles in a team Allocating these roles ensures…. Different people mean variety is built into the presentation Each person can take on a role that plays to their strengths, thereby improving the presentation as a whole More expertise is available Team members can mingle if audience activity is required Different techniques can be employed due to increased numbers, e.g. role play It is good practice as you will do this in employment Answers on click 19/09/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice 3.Group presentation tips Introduce every member of the team and state their job role Pick the strongest speakers to start and finish Have smooth transitions from one speaker to the next Do not look bored when your colleges are speaking Plan how the group will handle questions Practice as a team Have a team member watch the practices and makes notes on how to improve keep the time. Also monitor the timing of the actual presentation Ensure each team member practices delivering at least one other member’s section 19/09/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice 4.General tips for an effective presentation Click for bp list 1111 TALKING POINT Any tips or strategies you have used? Planning and preparation are the key Choose an ‘easy’ structure Content and slides Leave some info for ?s and handouts Use bullet points with white space Visual aids and other materials should be… Concise and relevant User-friendly and legible Do not use a script 19/09/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice 4.General tips for an effective presentation 1212 MS PP 1:1 Arial, Tahoma, Calibri No capital-only words Do not cut anything off Use clear labels Subtle and consistent backgrounds 19/09/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice 4.General tips for an effective presentation 1313 plan for emergencies 19/09/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice Service Where are we? Chesham Building B0.23. Give us a call or come speak to us Monday-Thursday 10am-12pm and 1pm-4pm 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 Monday-Thursday and Writing Skills Clinics twice a week. You can also access self-help resources on our webpage. Who can give me maths advice? Helen and Michael specialise in Maths support for students though clinics and pre-booked appointments. How do I get in touch? Email: academic-skills@brad.ac.uk Telephone: 01274 236849 http://www.brad.ac.uk/academic-skills/induction/ 19/09/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice Any questions? Produced by Louise Livesey August 2014 19/09/2018 Academic Skills Advice

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