The Structure of Scientific Presentations

Dr. Greg Severn

Department of PhysicsUniversity of San Diego

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In a good talk, the speaker must meet the audience wherethey are, and take them along for the ride.

every talk has some structure;this must not only be madeclear but also accessible

making sure everyone is‘on-board’ at the beginning isparticularly important,critical, really

(USD φysics) Physics 493 Seminar seminar I 2 / 5

Structure talks with an engaging, wide perspective, andthen focus attention on the story you want to tell

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A well designed outline makes maximum use of images,and gives a sense of the journey the talk represents

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Determine your topic! You’re going to give a talk soon!

Let’s also a) read through to p. 90by next week, b) decide on a short talk topic, and c) submit, by email,

your topic for the next time! We’ll pick one.... now lets enjoy a talk on ....

(USD φysics) Physics 493 Seminar seminar I 5 / 5

Determine your topic! You’re going to give a talk soon!

Let’s also a) read through to p. 90by next week, b) decide on a short talk topic, and c) submit, by email,

your topic for the next time! We’ll pick one....

now lets enjoy a talk on ....

(USD φysics) Physics 493 Seminar seminar I 5 / 5

Determine your topic! You’re going to give a talk soon!

Let’s also a) read through to p. 90by next week, b) decide on a short talk topic, and c) submit, by email,

your topic for the next time! We’ll pick one.... now lets enjoy a talk on ....

(USD φysics) Physics 493 Seminar seminar I 5 / 5