Presenting science workshops

Presenting science

Outline of 1-day workshop

Presenters/facilitators

Objectives

Workshop evaluation

Workshop preparation

Program outline

 

Presenters/facilitators

2 presenters

Objectives

  1. To understand how to structure an effective presentation to meet both audience needs and your objectives

  2. To develop some skills and confidence in delivering effective presentations

  3. To apply principles of message-design to effective presentationsgo to page top

Workshop evaluation

  1. Reaction based: workshop feedback sheet provided at end of workshop by Econnect and results collated

  2. Learning: assessment of learning on an individual basis is provided throughout the workshop by both verbal and written feedback.

  3. Behavioural: individual feedback provided as skills are practiced in the workshop; including individual feedback forms from Econnect.go to page top
     

Workshop preparation

Each workshop participant will be sent an email asking them to prepare a short presentation (3 mins) about their work, and giving details of venue and any other related arrangements.go to page top

Program outline

9 am start

Introduction, outline and purpose of workshop
- The three sides to effective presentations – content, style, visuals
- The characteristics of a good presentation 

Exercise 1: 3-minute presentation about their work, with feedback

Considering the audience
- Exercise 2: Audience checklist

How to structure a good talk
- The 5-box presentation
- Exercise 3: Give an introduction/conclusion for a talk… recorded on video and replayed for comment and feedback

Lunch

Dealing with questions: the good, the bad and the ugly

Doing it with style
- Overcoming nerves
- Checking out the venue
- Exercise 4: Something I feel passionate about… recorded on video and replayed for comment and feedback

Visual aids - the dos and don’ts

Chairing a talk - some tips

Delivering the goods
- Exercise 5: Short talks prepared in groups of 3-4 on selected topics according to 5-box template; one person will chair and one person will then present the talk
- Feedback

Workshop evaluation

5 pm closego to page top

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