Post on 09-Aug-2015
S^4 SUPER SUMMER SCIENCE SEARCHSTUDY SESSION #4
Sponsored by: Cupertino Library Foundation
Welcome!
● Hold on to your ticket for the prize drawing
Types of presentations
● Slideshows (Powerpoint)
● Prezi
● Audio (Podcasts, for example)
● Animation
● Video
Slideshows
● words - Less is more!● Use great graphics● don’t go overboard on animations● Add video● 12 to 15 slides - 20 Max● Do not repeat your entire report!● Add descriptions in the notes section
Examples: Prezi
Niyati's Prezi Second place
2013
Prezi tips
● Don’t go overboard on transitions - be creative
with ones you do use
● No huge blocks of text
● Do not repeat your entire report
video tips
● best quality you can - Steady camera and good
lighting
● do not read off the script
● Do not read your report
● Tell a story. Remember Derby the Dog!
Public speakingTips
Speaking Tips
● Make ample eye contact. ● Pause after every sentence to let the meaning of
your words sink in.● Avoid hyperventilation by pausing and breathing
in and other every time you hit a period or a comma in your sentence.
Speaking Tips
● Show expression.● Don't add filler words or sentences in your
speech.● End your speech by giving the audience
something to think about.● Try to use hand gestures (but not too often!).
Speaking Tips
● Focus on not rocking back and forth or playing
with clothing (both which are common issues).
● Bring a bottle of water and drink from it if you
can to avoid stammering.
● Enjoy and relax!
Speaking do’s
● Create a good powerpoint presentation that isn't too wordy.
● Engage the audience.
● Show expression so your audience won't get bored (especially if
you're talking about a technical topic).
Speaking do’s
● Make eye contact, pausing about two to three seconds, but not
more. (You don't want to make your audience uncomfortable).
● End with something meaningful.
● Remember, your audience is rooting for you!
Speaking Don’t’s
● Rock back and forth or fiddle with jewelry or clothing.● Drone on and on in a monotonous voice.● End with something cliche.● Start the presentation with a cliche question or some introduction
people have used a lot. If you forget a point, don’t panic, stop and take a deep breathe
BREAK
MENTORING TIME
1. Explain your report in a new light
2. Organize it in a logical fashion to show your thought process
3. Provide some background information about your topic/solution/research in
the introductory paragraph(s).
4. Use transitions to flow between paragraphs.
REPORT WRITING REMINDERS
5. State your solution in the report and describe it!
6. Limit use of informal language.
7. Be creative with the journal.
8. Original work only!!! Do not plagiarize!
See Study Session #3 Slides for great writing advice!
REPORT WRITING REMINDERS
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
● You should have received an email with a link to the entry form and instructions
● If you do your presentation in video or audio format, you will need to upload to YouTube as an unlisted URL
KEY DATES:
-August 1: Contest entries due by 11:59 P.M. PDT
-August 8-10: Winners are notified
-August 16, 2-4 p.m.: Awards and Celebration
AWARDS CELEBRATION
● Top 15 Teams or individuals invited (Aug. 8-10)
● 2-minute verbal presentation
● Table space for a display
● Optional and not judged
Important resources:
WWW.CUPERTINO LIBRARYFOUNDATION.ORG
https://www.facebook.com/S4Contest
https://twitter.com/S4CLF
Drawing!
fun Quiz time!!
THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK!
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