Whether your are a seasoned speaker or this is your first time presenting, consider these presentation pointers for a dynamic scientific presentation1. Read the full article for more information.
Presentation Pointers: Content
- Know your audience.
- Tell audience members up front why they should care and what’s in it for them.
- Convey your excitement.
- Tell your story.
- Keep it simple.
Presentation Pointers: You
- Set the stage.
- Get ready to perform.
- Stride up to the podium.
- Stand tall and keep your chest lifted.
- Smile.
- Speak up.
- Take your time.
- Talk to the audience, not the screen.
- Stick to your time frame.
- Don’t drift off at the end.
Six dos and don’ts of PowerPoint slides
- Less is more.
- Create sections.
- Avoid clutter.
- Make it readable.
- Use visuals.
- Check your spelling.
1From Larkin, M. How to give a dynamic scientific presentation: Convey your ideas and enthusiasm – and avoid the pitfalls that put audiences to sleep. August 4, 2015. Accessed April 5, 2021. https://www.elsevier.com/connect/how-to-give-a-dynamic-scientific-presentation
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