Presentation Skills Maggie Hardman English Language Tutor to SoBE PGRs
Introduction Rationale for this session Take away the good practice See how ridiculous bad practice can be! Improve your presentations
A Great Presentation has 6 Elements:
Great Presentation! Perfect Preparation
Great Presentation! Perfect Preparation Strong Structure
Great Presentation! Perfect Preparation Strong Structure Positive Body Language & Confidence
Great Presentation! Perfect PreparationStrong Structure Positive Body Language & Confidence Good Language Skills
Great Presentation! Perfect Preparation Strong Structure Positive Body Language & Confidence Good Language Skills Clear Slides
Great Presentation! Perfect Preparation Strong Structure Positive Body Language & Confidence Good Language Skills Clear Slides Demonstrates Knowledge
1. Perfect Preparation Timing Pace Number of slides Practice, Practice, Practice.
2. Strong Structure Introduction: yourself, your PhD, your presentation today Main themes Conclusion: no new information Thank you, then invite questions
3. Positive Body Language and Confidence Appearance Confident posture & position Inner strength Eye contact & open body language Avoiding bad habits
4. Good Language Skills Good intonation requires large range Speak slowly Avoid annoying discourse markers Practice pronunciation of key words & phrases Practice linkers Consider tenses used Silence can be welcome
5. Clear Slides Include relevant information & ignore the rest Know your slides well Rule of thumb = 1 slide per minute Graphics / pictures should be clear Large font should be used No spelling mistakes!
6. Demonstrates Knowledge If all the above advice has been taken, your knowledge will shine out! In Q & A: - Show appreciation at outset - Ask to repeat the question if you are unsure - Keep calm, be honest and gracious
Conclusion 1.Perfect Preparation = Perfect Presentation 2.Strong structure 3.Confidence in own ability with open body language 4.Learn phrases, linkers & key words 5.Clear slides 6.Answer questions graciously, honestly, calmly
Thank You