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Making Presentationsat Science ConferencesBruce Gnade, Ph.D.University of TexasTouradj Solouki, Ph.D.Baylor University

Conference Presentations 2012 CRDF Global1Giving a Successful PresentationPreparationOrganizationFormat and designPresentation styleTaking questionsConference Presentations 2012 CRDF Global2PreparationRead the conference guidelinesTime allowedSpace availableEquipment availableProjectorLaser pointerComputerTranslationAsk if it isnt clearConference Presentations 2012 CRDF GlobalPreparationKnow the audiencehow many?technical background?expectations?Conference Presentations 2012 CRDF GlobalGiving a Successful PresentationPreparationOrganizationFormat and designPresentation styleTaking questionsConference Presentations 2012 CRDF Global5Organization of a PresentationIntroductionBackgroundMethodsResultsInterpretationConclusionsGeneralBig PictureGeneralBig PictureNarrowSpecificFocusedConference Presentations 2012 CRDF GlobalTitle Page

Conference Presentations 2012 CRDF GlobalIntroduction

What do we know already? (broad overview)Conference Presentations 2012 CRDF GlobalIntroductionWhy is this topic important or interesting?

Conference Presentations 2012 CRDF GlobalIntroduction

Why should we care about this?Conference Presentations 2012 CRDF GlobalIntroductionAt the end of the Introduction, explain the reason for your research and its importance.

One mechanism for people to be exposed to lead is through water. This study focuses on the sources and concentration of lead in a river heavily polluted with lead from a copper mine.Conference Presentations 2012 CRDF GlobalBackgroundProvide the specific facts needed to understand the research

Conference Presentations 2012 CRDF GlobalBackground

Sample location mapConference Presentations 2012 CRDF GlobalMethods

Can I trust your data? Why should I believe you?Conference Presentations 2012 CRDF GlobalResultsA picture is worth 1000 words (at least)

Conference Presentations 2012 CRDF GlobalInterpretation

What are the data telling you? What do they mean?Conference Presentations 2012 CRDF GlobalConclusions

Clearly summarize what youve learnedand why its important (step back from the picture)

Conference Presentations 2012 CRDF GlobalGiving a Successful PresentationPreparationOrganizationFormat and designPresentation styleTaking questionsConference Presentations 2012 CRDF Global18Font SizeThis is 12 point typeThis is 16 point typeThis is 20 point typeThis is 24 point typeThis is 28 point typeThis is 32 point typeThis is 36 point typeThis is 40 point typeThis is 48 point typeUse a font size that your audience can read.Conference Presentations 2012 CRDF GlobalFont ChoiceUse a consistent font throughout the presentationIf you change fonts it signals the audience that something significant has changedSo, only change fonts for a definite reasonAnd be cautious in doing itThe same is true of font colorConference Presentations 2012 CRDF GlobalColor

Dont give your audience a headache!Conference Presentations 2012 CRDF GlobalInventory of Pesticides (2007)District of AlmatyName of PesticideAmount (kg)Karasaimixture600TalgarProtrazin, atrazin, trephlan, ziazin, and mixture31,150DzhambulPropazin and mixture107,700Enbekchi-KazakhNitrophen, alineks, temik, saiphos, metaphos, and others9,150Total224,100Conference Presentations 2012 CRDF GlobalTextList topicssave the details for speaking

Conference Presentations 2012 CRDF GlobalText AnimationsText animationsLook silly

They annoy your audienceAnd they do not contributeAnythingDo not use themPleaseConference Presentations 2012 CRDF GlobalCharts and Graphs

Conference Presentations 2012 CRDF GlobalGiving a Successful PresentationPreparationOrganizationFormat and designPresentation styleTaking questionsConference Presentations 2012 CRDF Global26Presentation StyleTell a story (you are not a robot)Make sure everyone can hear youLook at your audience one by oneStand upWalk aroundPoint to the screen with your handDont talk too fastPause when you need toBreathConference Presentations 2012 CRDF GlobalGiving a Successful PresentationPreparationOrganizationFormat and designPresentation styleTaking questionsConference Presentations 2012 CRDF Global28Taking QuestionsListenClarify the question if you dont understandUnderstand the point behind the questionAnswer the questionthen stopYou dont need to know the answerExplain what you knowDefer extensive discussion for laterConference Presentations 2012 CRDF GlobalPoster PresentationTitle 120 point type;