10 Essential Components of a Great Science Presentation
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10 Essential Components of Great Science PresentationsImprove your communication &
slidesJovana J. Grbić, PhD
Science Outreach Manager, BioData [email protected]
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“Any scientist who couldn’t explain to an eight-year-old what he was doing was a charlatan.”–Kurt Vonnegut
Presentation Skills Are Essential…
Credit: XKCD Comics
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All scientists must give presentationsEvery stage of career – until career endsUnique opportunity to convey results to a large audienceAgenda Today:
10 essential components of a good presentationFollow-up questions at Facebook.com/Labguru or @LabguruThink of questions later? Ask: [email protected] slides for FREE at Slideshare.net/Labguru
…For EVERY Scientist!
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Boring or pedantic speaking styleOverly barren, simplistic or (on the other extreme) overly-busy slidesFocusing on unimportant detailsNot engaging with audience
Key Mistakes/Areas to Avoid
END RESULT: Your research and results are not communicated!
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Avoid odd-looking fonts or fonts smaller than size 24Distracting template or colorsParagraphs of content or hardly any contentArtistic transitionsConfusing graphicsVerbatim contentMinimize bullets!
1. Slide Design - Basics
You try figuring this graph out!!!
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TO AVOID: Barren Or Busy
BORING! No engagement! Way too much information! No flow!
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Good title – multiple purposes“50/50” content ruleBalance engaging graphics with essential informationNo more than 2 thematic key ideas per slide
2. Slide Content - Intermediate
GOOD EXAMPLE!
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Guy Kawasaki “10-20-30” RuleDon’t read your slides – ideas as jumping off pointsLaser pointer overloadDon’t obscure slidesEach slide is a mini-presentationKnow your audience
3. Slide Incorporation - Advanced
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Eye contactNo external distractionsClear, easy-to-understand dictionPostureNotes or no notes?Engaged audience
4. Body Language Essentials
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The Steve Jobs X-FactorCharismaSurpriseEmotionPassionPersonalityStorytelling…
5. Speaking Style & Engagement
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Structuring your talk like a story: beginning, middle and endA great story has a great purpose – always give meaningful contextStumbling blocks and experiments that led to your great conclusion – build on discoveriesScience lacks a “The End” Leave time for Q&A, if possible
6. Storytelling For Scientists 101
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Start with a paper outlineMake a rough PowerPoint presentation – doesn’t have to be perfectDo a dry run of the talkChange slide order, add in graphics, make the slides “talk-ready”Give yourself a break before the presentation – learn materialReview the slides the day of your talk
7. Separation Is In Preparation
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Consistency is the keyCheck to make sure your connection is workingDo the slides look OK?Double check for errors or pictures/videosHave a backup planStress relief techniques
8. Good Presentation Habits
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Take a public speaking courseTake a communications or creative writing courseRecord or videotape your talksAsk colleagues and staff for critical feedbackToastmasters InternationalNever stop improving…
9. Use Self-Improvement Tools
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Content is king – how do you want to be remembered?Consider using a unique technology
Cloud-based talkVideosDemonstrations
Be differentTell a joke!
10. Be Memorable!
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10 Essential Components of Great Science PresentationsImprove your communication &
slidesJovana J. Grbić, PhD
Science Outreach Manager, BioData [email protected]