Title page: include picture How to deliver a good presentation 18/10/2019 Title page: include picture Fully referenced title of paper, including authors, date, journal, etc…A recent paper e.g. 2010/2011 from the Lancet is preferred Students names, year, college How to deliver a good presentation

Background/introduction All slides plain black and white No more than 7 lines per slide Purpose of this slide is to give the context of the question and say why you chose it Give audience copy of this slide handout, and prepare three copies of the article How to deliver a good presentation

How to deliver a good presentation Key messages These are usually best summarised in the article abstract/summary It is appropriate to use direct quotes Three or four lines are appropriate for this slide to increase impact of your message Use the “KISS” (Keep It Short and Simple) principal How to deliver a good presentation

How to deliver a good presentation Discussion Implications and results Practical applications Give opposing views verbally Time limit: 5 minutes for whole presentation Joint presentations preferred (speak from alternate slides) Practice presentation before the day!... How to deliver a good presentation

How to deliver a good presentation Criticism Have at least three criticisms A healthy scepticism is the basis for scientific advance To help the validity of your argument, find similar results in other papers Compare citation index of your journal with Lancet and BMJ How to deliver a good presentation

How to deliver a good presentation Take home message A picture may be appropriate Maximum three take-home messages Invite questions (you could prepare for this by giving a question to one of your colleagues beforehand) Last line should say “The end” Thank your audience How to deliver a good presentation