1. How to Give a Lecture Marc A. Schuckit, MD UCSD

2. AMSP LECTURES:  Goes on AMSP Website  To be used by others  Using their own words  In outline form  With sentence fragments  For MS1 (45 min)  Using AMSP conventions

3. GIVING A LECTURE  Everyone can do it  Learn a style  Modify for you

4. LECTURE COVERS  Philosophy  Preparation  Slides  Delivery  Questions  Other issues

5. LECTURE COVERS  Philosophy  Preparation  Slides  Delivery  Questions  Other issues

6. PHILOSOPHY  Set ~ 4 clear goals  Goal must fit audience: Needs, language  10-15 min. attention span

7. PREPARATION  Know material well  Develop outline  Revise  Practice (and revise)  Expect problems

8. FOCUSED LIT REVIEW  Begin with recent paper  Remember audience & goals  Skim Abstract, Intro, Discussion  List topics on sheets May → outline headings Each topic on new “page”  Note reference for each entry

9. CONTINUE REVIEW  Go to other recentpapers Extract RELEVANT data  Summarize complex sheets  Place topics in order  Fill in holes  Delete irrelevant topics  Remember audience & goals  Stop when enough or no time left

10. DEVELOPING AN OUTLINE I. Major topics A. Components of topics 1. Explaining components a. Details 1’. Etc. II. A. 1. 2. B. 1. 2.

11. PREPARATION  Know material  Develop outline  Revise  Practice (and revise)  Expect problems

12. LECTURE COVERS  Philosophy  Preparation  Slides  Delivery  Questions  Other issues

13. SLIDES  Major topics ~ 4 key slides  Develop 2nd level slides  All slides to be  10th grade level  Understood in 10 secs  Simple (e.g. data cartoon)

14. CONTINUE SLIDES Large font n One line (if possible) n Consistent structure/capitals n < 1 slide per minute n Fill top to bottom of slide

15. SLIDES: DON’T USE  Tables/figures from papers  Quotations  Overheads

16. TYPES OF SLIDES  Transitions & set mood  Simplified data  Criteria/definitions  Conclusions & directions

17. TYPES OF SLIDES  Transitions & set mood  Simplified data  Criteria/definitions  Conclusions & directions

21. LECTURE COVERS  Philosophy  Preparation  Slides  Delivery  Questions  Other issues

22. TYPES OF SLIDES  Transitions & set mood  Simplified data  Criteria/definitions  Conclusions & directions

24. VARIANCE OF RISK Multiple Characteristics and Genes

25. ... FHalc LR ALCOUTPEER EXPECT COPE PROJECTED

26. PEER AGE SEX.40 ALCOUT LR.78 COPE EXPECT OFFSPRING

27. TYPES OF SLIDES  Transitions & set mood  Simplified data  Criteria/definitions  Conclusions & directions

28. SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER Failed roles Hazardous use Social problems Tolerance Withdrawal Use longer/more Unable to ↓ Lots time use ↓ Activities Use despite probs Craving  In Same Year 2+ of:

29. SRE TIME FRAME: DRINKS 1st 5 Recent Heaviest NEEDED TO: Times 3 Mos Feel Effect Feel Dizzy or Slur Speech Stumble Fall Asleep

30. TYPES OF SLIDES  Transitions & set mood  Simplified data  Criteria/definitions  Conclusions & directions

31. LEVEL OF RESPONSE 60% genetic LR relates to risk Children Of Alcoholics Native Americans Koreans Low LR predicts outcome

32. GENETICS of AUDs  Family  Adoption  Twin

33. GENES FOR LR  Association  Linkage  Animal models

34. PREVENTION APPROACHES Identify risk factors Educate re vulnerabilities Teach environmental risks Show how ↓ risk

35. LECTURE COVERS  Philosophy  Preparation  Slides  Delivery  Questions  Other issues

36. PRE-DELIVERY  Inspect room  Stand  Use outline

37. DELIVERY  State goals & structure  Announce transitions  Summarize along the way  Eye contact & revise  Watch clock  Summarize major points

38. LECTURE COVERS  Philosophy  Preparation  Slides  Delivery  Questions  Other issues

39. QUESTIONS  Restate question  Never get angry  Dealing with rambling  Admit when don’t know

40. OTHER TOPICS  Humor  Handouts  Audience boredom  Getting lost  Emergencies

41. CONCLUSIONS  Everyone can lecture  Focus on audience  Preparation is key