1. Presentation Workshop
Tom Chase
July 3, 2008

2. Workshop Contents Suggestions for composing slides
Suggestions for presenting a talk
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3. 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.
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4. Adhesive Failure Modes
Shear
Tension
Cleavage Peel
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5. Adhesive Failure Modes
Shear
Tension
Cleavage Peel
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6. 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
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8. Adhesive Shear Strength vs. Thickness
Plastic Welder maintains ~80% max strength
3M 2216 drops ~50% at 4 mm
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9. Graphs Label axes of graphs with large characters
Include a descriptive title
If needed, include a large key
A summary phrase is desirable
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11. Effect of Oil Aging on DP 190 Shear Strength
Strength (MPa)
No obvious loss of strength with aging!
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12. 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
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13. Contrasting Colors Choices to Avoid: Black on green Black on blue
Black on red
Yellow on clear
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14. Titles Put a title on every slide
The viewer’s attention may wander; titles help viewers to focus
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15. 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
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16. End Plate Design Bad Good Avoid cleavage peel! 11/8/2018
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17. NOvA Manifold Cover Enhancements
Tom Chase
January 23, 2007
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18. NOvA Manifold Cover Enhancements
Tom Chase
January 23, 2007
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19. 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)
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20. 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
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21. Module Design Overview
End plate design
Module adhesive testing
Manifold design
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22. 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
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23. 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
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24. 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
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25. 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
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