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Publications and Presentations
in English
Prof. Edo ForsytheHirosaki Gakuin University
Introducing Edo
TESOL 2006 ACTFL 2009NECTFL 2009 TESOL 2009JALTCALL 2011 JALT 2011
Presentation Topics
• Why publish and present in EnglishWhy publish and present in English• How / Where to PublishHow / Where to Publish• Creating a Presentation in EnglishCreating a Presentation in English• Preparing to PresentPreparing to Present• Giving a Great PresentationGiving a Great Presentation• Teaching Presentation SkillsTeaching Presentation Skills
Why English?
English is the new Lingua Franca
and the world is now flat.
We are all Global Citizens and our peers are everywhere.
Today’s Key Point!Today’s Key Point!KKeepeepIIttSSimpleimpleMMakeakeIIttINTINTerestierestingng
How to Publish in EnglishHow to Publish in English
• Most major journals are also onlineMost major journals are also online• They want international authorsThey want international authors• Technology makes access easyTechnology makes access easy
1. Practice writing research papers – Start short and progress to longer papers
2. Write in Japanese first3. Translate into simple and clear language4. Have a native speaker check 5. Find the right publication6. Follow their submission guidelines closely
How to Publish in EnglishHow to Publish in English
Things to RememberThings to Remember
When submitting articles, rememberWord limits / length matterFollow right style (APA / MLA)Send everything neededBe careful with images / tables / chartsand
Follow the rules and you’ll be published.
Where to Publish?Where to Publish?
Try presenting at a conference and publishing in the
proceedings
Where are Conferences?Where are Conferences? Journals & magazines have conference calendars
Professional groups often host conferences and provide calendars
Ask your colleagues
You’ve been selected, now what?
Plan Prepare Practice Present
Follow the 4 P’s:
Plan your PresentationPlan:
WhoWho is your audienceWhatWhat to say – contentsWhenWhen to say it – organization WhatWhat to show – research dataHowHow to show it – graphics / chartsWhatWhat to wear – be professional
Parts of a Presentation
All presentations have 3 parts:IntroductionBody / InformationSummary / Conclusion
For teachers: have students learn and practice each one separately
Prepare your Presentation
1) Don’t rely on slides too much.
2) Remember
3) Communication is the keyUse language you know
4) Think about possible questions
Creating Effective Slides
Don’t try to tell every detail on the slide.
Slides give highlights – YOU give the details.
Let’s compare 2 slides to see which is better.
Introducing Edo
TESOL 2006 ACTFL 2009NECTFL 2009 TESOL 2009JALTCALL 2011 JALT 2011
Background about Edo Forsythe
I served 21 years as a Russian translator in the US Navy. I taught Russian for 8 years in California and in Maryland. I retired in 2010 and moved back to Japan to teach at Hirosaki Gakuin University. I have given presentations around the world about learning foreign languages and using technology in language learning. I teach English conversation, American History, and business English. I hope to share some of my experiences with you to help you publish and present your research in English.
Choose pictures carefully – keep it balancedTalk about all of the items on the slides
Creating Effective Slides
Make text easy to read– Use bullet points–Use simple language
Creating Effective Slides
I served 21 years as a Russian translator in the US Navy. I taught Russian for 8 years in California and in Maryland. I retired in 2010 and moved back to Japan to teach at Hirosaki Gakuin University. I have given presentations around the world about learning foreign languages and using technology in language learning. I teach English conversation, American History, and business English. I hope to share some of my experiences with you to help you publish and present your research in English.
Creating Effective Slides Creating Effective Slides
Don’t try to tell every detail on the slide.
Slides give highlights – YOU give the details.
Let’s compare 2 slides to see which is better.
Practice your Presentation
Practice makes perfectPractice makes perfect
o In a mirroro Record yourselfo With colleagues
Present YourselfPresent Yourself
Be confident
You are the expert
They are here to see you
RELAX-Don’t Panic !
Keys to Your Success in English
• Publishing–Japanese 1st
–Translate into English
–Check by native speaker
–Follow guidelines
• Presenting (4 P’s)– Plan– Prepare– Practice– Present
Follow these tips and you have this
Instead of this
For TeachersPresenting is a skill; teach it like a skill
Set aside class timeFind a textbook or resourcesBreak it down into partsPractice until perfectPut it all together
Remember: Teaching also requires
Technology can HelpHere’s a short video that might help.Here’s a short video that might help.
Thank You Very Much
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