Sharing the Essence of your Thesis February 16, 2010 Jacquie Green

Change Your Title!! Depending on type of conference; workshop; panel What is the Theme? graduate symposium Utilizing Metaphors: animal, season, sport Incorporating Images Each slide to reflect your title, or metaphor chosen

Sharing your Journey Quick Overview of Presentation Medicine Wheel Framework Don’t get carried away in your overview 1 – 2 minutes Eastern/Yellow: Introduction of self, your topic interest; research question Southern/Red: methodology Western/Black: Your findings Northern/White: Conclusion

What do you want your audience to know? In my work I speak about traditional Indigenous Knowledge Anti Racist/oppressive theories & praxis Indigenous Child Welfare Indigenous Research “Shape Shifting through Otter Man – A loot at Authentic Social Work Practice” Spiral Methodology Public Administration Indigenous Politics So What?

Tell a Story or Experience that introduces your Topic Eagle Story Witnessing Define Knowledge Experience at work or in your education As a young person your excitement about Math or Science History Share a riddle Share in your language

Engaging your Audience If a thesis or dissertation – Probably not a good idea Conference/workshop presentation – start with a question or definition of your topic Panel presentation – know your panel members Organize your room prior to presentation Use of Mic; Roam throughout your audience Ask for a volunteer to assist with demonstration Always be aware of your time and/or of your co presenters time And, be prepared to respond to questions or comments that take over your presentation

(4 directions of seasons) SO WHAT? Depending on your audience you may want to spend detailed time on your methodology and analysis – you will be questioned on this! Others may be more interested in your findings. What did people answer in your research question? What is the point? Some might be more interested in why do the research if nothing will become of it. Be clear here that your findings resulted in a more concise research question again Be prepared to answer the “so what?” for each point you are presenting on New Knowledge? Research question So What? Findings Vision Ethics Interviews Methodology (Storytelling) Analysis (4 directions of seasons)

Vision

Place, Identity and Ceremony must be told & learned Our Ancient stories of Place, Identity and Ceremony must be told & learned