Ethical Issues in Biotechnology Dr. Guzman Tips on Presentations Ethical Issues in Biotechnology Dr. Guzman

Presentations = Communication Know your audience Prepare appropriate content Know your purpose Write down your thoughts Prepare visuals & presentation Revise & improve but realize… no presentation will be perfect

Oral Presentations

Think for a moment… Since oral presentations are visual, not written, what characteristics should they have?

Visuals should be intuitive… Simplicity Limit details Amount of words Do not need to the audience Use animations if they do not detract Cues Labels, arrows, bullets etc. can be helpful when used well If data or a complex slide …go through everything on slide or should not include wow!

Presentation Choose a theme or point to make Tell them where you are going … and tell them again Specific tips…

Tips: Before the presentation Check location, lighting audiovisuals Notes / Slides or Other visuals Become comfortable w/ material Practice!!! Time limit Appropriate dress

Tips: About the presentation Tell as a story Be enthusiastic Humor can be useful Guide your audience Tell purpose at beginning, middle & end Be blatantly obvious: e.g. “the purpose is…” Endings Anticipate problems

Tips: During the presentation Look at your audience Speak up Concentrate on audience understanding

Facilitating Discussion Be flexible Prepare questions / answers to focus audience

Extras… Animations Audio Handouts or notes

Written Presentations

Organization Informative title Introduce each section / paragraph Use headers, subtitles, bullets as appropriate Outlines are not cryptic and vague Focus on your goal or take home message

Include References Which should you include? Parenthetical references Style? Special considerations: internet sources Include URL Pdf copy if not free access

Grammar, spelling, clarity Look professional Errors can be a distraction Connect thoughts Paper review

Enjoy yourself!