Presenting Conference Papers/Presentation Skills
Event Description
Communication skills are extremely important in professional life, and are often the key element in hiring and promotion decisions. Even so, remarkably little emphasis is placed on the development of communication ability in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
In this first half of this workshop, we will focus on how to conceive, construct, and deliver outstanding formal oral presentations, including the critical components of every presentation, the development of effective presentation materials, the optimal sequencing of slides, and tips on delivery. The techniques presented in this workshop apply to a wide range of presentations, including graduate qualifying exam thesis proposals, departmental seminars, thesis defenses, conference presentations, and job interview seminars.
In the second half of the workshop, volunteers from the audience will present short (10 minute) summaries of their research work, and will receive extensive feedback on the structure and delivery of their presentations.
Event last offered:
Jan 20, 2005: The Art of Presentations, Tanguay (LVL aud., Public: 2-3:30pm; GRSC 850 only: 3:30-8pm)
Resources
- The Art of Presentations, Jan 05* (video), Armand Tanguay
- Oral Presentations (PDF) by Armand Tanguay (Jan 05)
- Oral Presentation of Term Research Projects
(PDF) by Armand Tanguay - Presentation at Conferences
(PowerPoint) by Judy Garner -
How to Give Successful Presentations: A Five-Step Process
(PDF) by Danielle Mihram - Presenting Conference Papers (video), Heather James & Alison Renteln (Oct 03)
- ENAR Guidelines for Preparing Effective Presentations
- Chronicle of Higher Education: How to Stand & Deliver
See also:
Lectures
Teaching Large Classes
Last modified: 27 Jan 05