Presentation Workshop Tom Chase July 3, 2008
Workshop Contents Suggestions for composing slides Suggestions for presenting a talk 11/8/2018 Tom Chase, UMN
Adhesive Failure Modes Adhesives can fail in shear, tension or cleavage peel. The adhesive is subjected to nearly pure shear stress in a shear failure and nearly pure tension in a tensile failure. The adhesive is exposed to a bending stress in a cleavage peel failure. Adhesives tend to be weakest in cleavage peel. 11/8/2018 Tom Chase, UMN
Adhesive Failure Modes Shear Tension Cleavage Peel 11/8/2018 Tom Chase, UMN
Adhesive Failure Modes Shear Tension Cleavage Peel 11/8/2018 Tom Chase, UMN
Simplify Use keywords instead of sentences How many words can you remove and still make your point? Communicate a single, clear idea on each slide Use figures or sketches in place of words 11/8/2018 Tom Chase, UMN
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Adhesive Shear Strength vs. Thickness Plastic Welder maintains ~80% max strength 3M 2216 drops ~50% at 4 mm 11/8/2018 Tom Chase, UMN
Graphs Label axes of graphs with large characters Include a descriptive title If needed, include a large key A summary phrase is desirable 11/8/2018 Tom Chase, UMN
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Effect of Oil Aging on DP 190 Shear Strength Strength (MPa) No obvious loss of strength with aging! 11/8/2018 Tom Chase, UMN
Text Fonts Make every slide readable from the last seat in the room: Include no more than 6 lines of text Limit each line to 45 characters or less Use large, boldface font Use a font at least 20 points in height Keep your fonts consistent 11/8/2018 Tom Chase, UMN
Contrasting Colors Choices to Avoid: Black on green Black on blue Black on red Yellow on clear 11/8/2018 Tom Chase, UMN
Titles Put a title on every slide The viewer’s attention may wander; titles help viewers to focus 11/8/2018 Tom Chase, UMN
Graphics Try to include a meaningful graphic on almost every viewgraph Graphics convey more information than text Graphics help grab the attention of the viewer Make graphics large, simple & clear Use bold lines 11/8/2018 Tom Chase, UMN
End Plate Design Bad Good Avoid cleavage peel! 11/8/2018 Tom Chase, UMN
NOvA Manifold Cover Enhancements Tom Chase January 23, 2007 11/8/2018 Tom Chase, UMN
NOvA Manifold Cover Enhancements Tom Chase January 23, 2007 11/8/2018 Tom Chase, UMN
Talk Contents Introduction: Tell your audience what you’re going to tell them Body: Tell them Summary: Tell them what you told them Note: Present the highlights of your work (rather than all of the details) 11/8/2018 Tom Chase, UMN
Secure the Attention of your Audience State a compelling thing about your subject Example: “Can high pressure steam valves ever be sealed satisfactorily?” State the purpose of your presentation Example: “I want to tell you about a new design for valve seats which has resulted in considerable improvement in sealing.” Credit: “A Checklist for the Author”, ASME 11/8/2018 Tom Chase, UMN
Module Design Overview End plate design Module adhesive testing Manifold design 11/8/2018 Tom Chase, UMN
Use Connective Sentences & Phrases Remind your audience of what it has just heard Prepare your audience for what it is about to hear Example: “Now that you have a clear idea about what causes poor sealing, we’ll now look into the advantages of thin, flexible sealing surfaces.” Credit: “A Checklist for the Author”, ASME 11/8/2018 Tom Chase, UMN
Credit: “A Checklist for the Author”, ASME Summarize State your subordinate conclusions (one short sentence each) Example: “Poor sealing is the result of self-induced growth of tiny leaks. High pressure steam sealing depends upon: 1) _____ 2) _____ 3) _____” State your main conclusion (one simple sentence) Example: “Better sealing can be obtained through the use of this new design for the valve seats.” Credit: “A Checklist for the Author”, ASME 11/8/2018 Tom Chase, UMN
Additional Speaking Tips Rehearse! (If your talk is too long, cut back on details) Talk TO your audience! Make eye contact with your audience Use short, simple sentences Speak clearly & with vitality Credit: “A Checklist for the Author”, ASME 11/8/2018 Tom Chase, UMN
Summary: Effective Presentations Slide Design Simplify Exploit Graphics Big & Bold Oral Presentation Tips Start with a compelling question Carefully organize the body; add smooth transitions State subordinate conclusions, then your main conclusion 11/8/2018 Tom Chase, UMN