Presentation Skill: 3 Minute Thesis 4th March 2016
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PRESENTATION SKILLS: 3 MINUTE THESIS ® KELLY PREECE RESEARCHER DEVEL O PMEN T PROGRAM ME MANAGER (PGRS)
Transcript of Presentation Skill: 3 Minute Thesis 4th March 2016
PRESENTAT
ION SKILLS:
3 MINUTE THESIS®
K E L L Y P R E E C E
R E S E A R C H E R D E V E L O P M E N T P R O G R A M M E M A N A G E R ( P G R S )
TODAY WE WILL COVER
What is 3MT®?How will 3MT® work at Exeter?What makes an effective 3MT®
presentation?How do I communicate my research to a
non-specialist audience?How do I use powerpoint effectively?
BY THE END OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:Identify what makes an effective 3MT® presentationConsider the needs of a non-specialist audienceUnderstand how to use your 3MT powerpoint effectivelyPrepare your 3MT® presentation
PADLET
http://padlet.com/UofE_RD/presentationskills3MT4_3_2016
PART 1: WHAT IS 3MT®?
An 80,000 word thesiswould take 9 hours to present. Their time limit… 3 minutes
Three Minute Thesis Competition
RULES
A single static PowerPoint slide is permitted (no slide transitions, animations or 'movement' of any description, the slide is to be presented from the beginning of the oration).
No additional electronic media (e.g. sound and video files) are permitted.
No additional props (e.g. costumes, musical instruments, laboratory equipment) are permitted.
RULES (CONTINUED)
Presentations are limited to 3 minutes maximum and competitors exceeding 3 minutes are disqualified.
Presentations are to be spoken word (e.g. no poems, raps or songs).
Presentations are considered to have commenced when a presenter starts their presentation through movement or speech.
The decision of the adjudicating panel is final.
PART 2: HOW WILL 3MT® WORK AT EXETER?
APPLICATION TO INCLUDE:Full nameWhich campus are you studying at?Which College or School are you studying in? What subject are you studying?What is the name of your supervisor?What is the title of your presentation?Presentation Abstract (650 character maximum including
spaces)Please enter your email address for correspondence
SHORTLISTINGShortlisting will be conducted based on the
abstract submitted on your entry form.Maximum of 15 places available at each
college level heat
SHORTLISTING (CONTINUED)
Abstracts will be shortlisted according to the following:• Comprehension: Does the abstract provide an
understanding of the background to the research question being addressed and its significance?
• Engagement: Does the abstract make you want to know more?
• Communication: Is the abstract clearly written, avoiding jargon and technical language?
HEATSCornwall – Tuesday 10th May 2016, 11am-1.30pm Peter
Lanyon LT 4HUMS - Wednesday 11th May 2016, Queens LT 1, 1.30-4pmUEBS - Friday 13th May 2016, Bateman LT, Building One,
1.30-4pmSSIS - Wednesday 18th May 2016, Amory Moot, 1.30-4pmUEMS - Friday 20th May 2016, EMS G18, St. Luke’s, 1.30-
4pmCLES - Wednesday 25th May 2016, Laver LT6, 1.30-4pmEMPS - Thursday 26th May 2016, Harrison 004, 1.30-4pm
JUDGING - HEATS
Judging panel of 4 people comprising a combination of:• Academic staff• Early Career Research staff• Professional Services staff
JUDGING CRITERIA - COMPREHENSION
Did the presentation help the audience understand the research?
Did the presentation provide an understanding of the background to the research question being addressed and its significance?
Did the presentation clearly describe the key results of the research including conclusions and outcomes?
Did the presentation follow a clear and logical sequence?
JUDGING CRITERIA - ENGAGEMENT
Did the oration make the audience want to know more?
Was the presenter careful not to trivialise or generalise their research?
Did the presenter convey enthusiasm for their research?
Did the presenter capture and maintain their audience's attention?
JUDGING CRITERIA - COMMUNICATION
Was the thesis topic, key results and research significance and outcomes communicated in language appropriate to an intelligent but non-specialist audience?
Did the speaker avoid scientific jargon, explain terminology and provide adequate background information to illustrate points?
JUDGING CRITERIA – COMMUNICATION
Did the speaker have sufficient stage presence, eye contact and vocal range; maintain a steady pace, and have a confident stance?
Did the presenter spend adequate time on each element of their presentation - or did they elaborate for too long on one aspect or was the presentation rushed?
Did the PowerPoint slide enhance the presentation - was it clear, legible, and concise?
FINAL – TUESDAY 21ST MAY, 1-3PMJudges:Professor Michelle Ryan, Professor of Organisational
Psychology, Dean of Postgraduate Research, Director of the Doctoral College
Professor Nick Talbot, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Impact
Seth Honnor, Director of Kaleider Research StudioDr. Rachel Warmington, Plant Pathologist at the Eden
Project
PART 3: WHAT MAKES AN EFFECTIVE 3MT® PRESENTATION?
SO…WHAT MAKES AN EFFECTIVE 3MT®?
PART 4: HOW DO I COMMUNICATE MY RESEARCH TO A NON-SPECIALIST AUDIENCE?
Who are your audience?
JARGON BUSTING
Re-write the following sentence:
The worldwide threat of arthropod transmitted diseases, with their associated morbidity and mortality, underscores the need for effective insect repellents.
JARGON BUSTING
Insects spread diseases that could kill us, so we need very effective insect repellents.
PRACTICE
Spend 5 minutes developing an ‘elevator pitch’ for your thesis. Consider:- Research Problem- Key Findings- Why is it important?
THESIS SPEED DATING
Reflections?
SOME USEFUL TIPS
Open well and close well
Set up a problem to be answered in your talk
Use questions to keep audience engaged…
Tell a story
From: Resonate, Nancy Duarte
Make your research relevant to people’s lives
Provide revelations
Reiterate your key message
PART 5: HOW DO I USE POWERPOINT EFFECTIVELY?
Source: How to Avoid Death by Powerpoint, David Phillips
One message per slide
Use short bits of text and an image
The most important part of the powerpoint should be the biggest
Work with contrast
Use a maximum of 6 ‘objects’
POWERPOINT SLIDE FOR 3MT®
FURTHER TRAINING AND SUPPORT
• Practising Your 3MT Presentation• Preparing Your 3MT Presentation• Tips for effective design and use of the 3MT
slide• Tips on preparing to stand and deliver
