1. 3 MINUTE RESEARCH PROJECT (3MRP) COMPETITION Maribeth Watwood, Dean, Graduate College Wendy Holliday, Head of Teaching, Learning, and Research Services, Cline Library Brant Short, Professor, School of Communication John Masserini, Associate Dean, Graduate College

2. Training and Resources Funding? Judges?

3. CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE 3MRP WILL F OCUS ON …. Your problem statement related to your research The impact and the benefits and impact this research has for the public, especially if they have helped pay for it. Your ability to communicate to intelligent people outside of your area of study. Using language that is jargon-free and understandable Helping you in other professional arenas including job interviews. Having fun through it all!!!!

4. CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE W HAT NOT TO DO No costumes or props No slide transitions Avoid Muttering or “ums, “ahs,” and “ers” No looking at the floor Avoid sex, religion, or politics No hands in your pockets or hypergesticulation You’ve only got three minutes – make every second count!

5. CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE P RESENTATION S UCCESS Simple –“The purpose of my research is…” –Why did I start this research? Unexpected –Tell us something interesting about your research Concrete –Is there a visual metaphor to capture the essence Credible Emotional –Can you link your research to a human interest element, current issues or self- interest of the audience? What’s in it for me? Oh, how sad! –Convey passion for your work Story –Can you use a story to build curiosity about your research, with characters, a beginning, middle, and end, and a change/transformation

6. CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE W INNING THE 3MRP P RESENTATIONS Understand the target groups –Audience Curiosity Understanding of WHY –Judges Clear thinking & communication Respect for complexity of research Implications of research Understand the task 3MRPConference/Lecture Core ideaBreadth, depth SignificanceMethod, Results Lay languageScientific jargon No DataAnalysis, Data Schema in mindOrganize in PPT Practice, Get Feedback, Practice, Practice, Practice! Presentation Style –Voice: Vary tone, Pause, Project –Body: Eye Contact, Gesture and Move Intentionally

7. CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE C LINE L IBRARY R ESOURCES Research assistance from specialized research librarians Access to videotaping and editing equipment and software Access to practice rooms Assistance with single presentation slide Presentation feedback and critique from librarians – “practice audience” You’re not in it alone!

8. CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE O RAL C OMMUNICATION Use voice and body to transmit information –Voice Vary tone Pause Project –Body Eye Contact Gestures Write for a non-specialist audience Use shorter words, sentences, and paragraphs Choose active verbs over passive verbs Avoid jargon and acronyms Explain unknown concepts Think about rhythm and pacing Warm up your vocal cords!

9. CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE O VERCOMING P ERFORMANCE A NXIETY Mental –Acknowledge the facts –What is your focus? –What are your fears? –Where is your perspective? Physical –When do you do your best? –How do you relax? –What are you putting into your body? –How are you preparing? Practice –Recreate the situation –Establish a routine –Record yourself and critique

10. CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE E VALUATION C RITERIA Communication Style –Was the topic and its significance communicated in a language appropriate to an intelligent but non-specialist audience? Comprehension –Did the presentation help the audience understand the research? Engagement –Did the presentation make the audience want to know more?

11. CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE 2011 UNSW T HREE M INUTE T HESIS W INNER – J ENNY L IU

12. CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE UNSW C ANBERRA 3MT – S TEVEN H OBBS

13. CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE 2013 QUT W INNER – M EGAN P OZZI

14. CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE T IMELINES February 2015 –Schedule time in The Studios and with Research Librarian –Practice, practice, practice –Create and Finalize Slide –Record Presentation –Attend at least ONE Practice Session March 2015 –Practice, practice, practice –Finalize Presentation –Record Finalized Presentation March 1Slide DUE March 9 – 12 Preliminary Heats April 2015 –Practice, practice, practice April 6 Final Presentation and Reception

15. CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE T HE S LIDE Less is more! Is there one image or diagram that can help explain your project? Personal touches can be effective Title can be a question or your actual title

16. A DDITIONAL R ESOURCES Website –http://nau.edu/3MRPhttp://nau.edu/3MRP Cline Library –Schedule an Appointment for Research AssistanceSchedule an Appointment for Research Assistance –The StudiosThe Studios –Request Studios AssistanceRequest Studios Assistance –Reserve Library EquipmentReserve Library Equipment Examples of Presentations –University of British ColumbiaUniversity of British Columbia –University of MelburneUniversity of Melburne –University of QueenslandUniversity of Queensland –University of Western AustraliaUniversity of Western Australia Helpful Hints and Tips –Making the Most of Your 3 MinutesMaking the Most of Your 3 Minutes –Communicating Your Research in Lay LanguageCommunicating Your Research in Lay Language –www.bulletproofmusician.comwww.bulletproofmusician.com –www.davidleisner.comwww.davidleisner.com 16

17. T HE T AKEAWAY !!! Make every second of your 3 minutes count!!! Prepare, Prepare, Prepare!!! Practice, Practice, Practice!!! 17