HOW TO GIVE A PRESENTATIONChemical Engineering 391
Organization
OrganizationA. Introduction: Generate Interest
OrganizationA. Introduction: Generate Interest
1. Attention Getters: humor, controversy, visual
OrganizationA. Introduction: Generate Interest
1. Attention Getters: humor, controversy, visual2. Present the ‘Problem’
OrganizationA. Introduction: Generate Interest
1. Attention Getters: humor, controversy, visual2. Present the ‘Problem’3. How does the problem relate to the audience?
OrganizationA. Introduction: Generate Interest
1. Attention Getters: humor, controversy, visual2. Present the ‘Problem’3. How does the problem relate to the audience?
B. Flow of Thought
OrganizationA. Introduction: Generate Interest
1. Attention Getters: humor, controversy, visual2. Present the ‘Problem’3. How does the problem relate to the audience?
B. Flow of Thought1. Necessary information given
OrganizationA. Introduction: Generate Interest
1. Attention Getters: humor, controversy, visual2. Present the ‘Problem’3. How does the problem relate to the audience?
B. Flow of Thought1. Necessary information given2. Points are supported and logical
OrganizationA. Introduction: Generate Interest
1. Attention Getters: humor, controversy, visual2. Present the ‘Problem’3. How does the problem relate to the audience?
B. Flow of Thought1. Necessary information given2. Points are supported and logical
C. Summary
OrganizationA. Introduction: Generate Interest
1. Attention Getters: humor, controversy, visual2. Present the ‘Problem’3. How does the problem relate to the audience?
B. Flow of Thought1. Necessary information given2. Points are supported and logical
C. Summary
D. Timing: 15 minutes!!!
Preparation• A. What is my objective?
Preparation• A. What is my objective?
• B. Who is my audience?
Preparation• A. What is my objective?
• B. Who is my audience?
• C. What is the best format in which to present this?
Preparation• A. What is my objective?
• B. Who is my audience?
• C. What is the best format in which to present this?
• D. What organizational structure is best?
Preparation (continued)• E. Visual Aids
Preparation (continued)• E. Visual Aids
1. Simple (few ideas per slide)
Preparation (continued)• E. Visual Aids
1. Simple (few ideas per slide)2. Easy to grasp (color, arrangement, logic)
Preparation (continued)• E. Visual Aids
1. Simple (few ideas per slide)2. Easy to grasp (color, arrangement, logic)3. Large enough
Preparation (continued)• E. Visual Aids
1. Simple (few ideas per slide)2. Easy to grasp (color, arrangement, logic)3. Large enough4. Types: Power Point, Transparencies, Posters, etc.
Preparation (continued)• E. Visual Aids
1. Simple (few ideas per slide)2. Easy to grasp (color, arrangement, logic)3. Large enough4. Types: Power Point, Transparencies, Posters, etc.5. Quantity: Goldilocks Principle (about 2/3 slide per min)
Preparation (continued)• E. Visual Aids
1. Simple (few ideas per slide)2. Easy to grasp (color, arrangement, logic)3. Large enough4. Types: Power Point, Transparencies, Posters, etc.5. Quantity: Goldilocks Principle (about 2/3 slide per min)
F. Materials and aids organized and ready
Preparation (continued)• E. Visual Aids
1. Simple (few ideas per slide)2. Easy to grasp (color, arrangement, logic)3. Large enough4. Types: Power Point, Transparencies, Posters, etc.5. Quantity: Goldilocks Principle (about 2/3 slide per min)
F. Materials and aids organized and readyG. Effective, non-distracting notes
Objective1. Teach, don’t impress• Leave out details that won’t help• Focus on concepts you want them to understand• Keep content at a level with which they can identify
2. Less is often better• An audience will not remember large amounts of factual information• An audience will remember general principles and ideas that are
illustrated
Objective (continued)
The most important thing is notthat you gave the talk, but that you communicated your point
Who is My Audience?• A. Level
1. Dumb it down to the audience level2. Relate it to the audience background3. Remember- they don’t know what you know
Who is My Audience?• A. Level
1. Dumb it down to the audience level2. Relate it to the audience background3. Remember- they don’t know what you know
• B. Technical Presentations1. Engineers, scientists, etc.2. Interested in technical details
Who is My Audience?• A. Level
1. Dumb it down to the audience level2. Relate it to the audience background3. Remember- they don’t know what you know
• B. Technical Presentations1. Engineers, scientists, etc.2. Interested in technical details
• C. Business Meetings (later in semester)1. Corporate personnel2. Interested in strategy (improve products, decrease cost)
Best FormatWhite Board/Easel Overhead Projector Computer PresentationLess Formal Moderately Formal Most FormalBrainstorming, audience involvement
Static, pre-developed ideas
Multi-media, animations,etc.
Easily modified Difficult to modify Easily modifiedVisually Stark Static but attractive Visually attractiveNo technical difficulties Few difficulties, easy
transportPossible technical difficulties
Lighter room Dim room Darker room
Visuals• K.I.S.S. Method
• Limit Animation
• Font Size and style can be distractingHow about this font? Or this one? or this one?
• Use color for emphasis
Delivery• A. Not Distracting
Delivery• A. Not Distracting
1. Don’t play with the pointer
Delivery• A. Not Distracting
1. Don’t play with the pointer2. Don’t put your hand in your pocket
Delivery• A. Not Distracting
1. Don’t play with the pointer2. Don’t put your hand in your pocket3. Don’t sway back and forth
Delivery• A. Not Distracting
1. Don’t play with the pointer2. Don’t put your hand in your pocket3. Don’t sway back and forth
• B. Smooth, confident, and relaxed
Delivery• A. Not Distracting
1. Don’t play with the pointer2. Don’t put your hand in your pocket3. Don’t sway back and forth
• B. Smooth, confident, and relaxed• C. Eye Contact
Delivery• A. Not Distracting
1. Don’t play with the pointer2. Don’t put your hand in your pocket3. Don’t sway back and forth
• B. Smooth, confident, and relaxed• C. Eye Contact• D. Don’t block the visual aids
Delivery• A. Not Distracting
1. Don’t play with the pointer2. Don’t put your hand in your pocket3. Don’t sway back and forth
• B. Smooth, confident, and relaxed• C. Eye Contact• D. Don’t block the visual aids• E. Voice Inflection, volume, enunciation
Delivery• A. Not Distracting
1. Don’t play with the pointer2. Don’t put your hand in your pocket3. Don’t sway back and forth
• B. Smooth, confident, and relaxed• C. Eye Contact• D. Don’t block the visual aids• E. Voice Inflection, volume, enunciation• F. Enthusiasm
Delivery• A. Not Distracting
1. Don’t play with the pointer2. Don’t put your hand in your pocket3. Don’t sway back and forth
• B. Smooth, confident, and relaxed• C. Eye Contact• D. Don’t block the visual aids• E. Voice Inflection, volume, enunciation• F. Enthusiasm• G. Effective language for the audience
Other Guidelines• Know your audience• Put it on paper• Draw a picture• Show and tell• Don’t be afraid to repeat yourself• Practice, practice, practice• Be ready to answer questions• Let your body do the talking• Don’t forget the details• Listen
Common Problems• Nervous weaving• Playing with laser pointer• Speed demons• Too soft or too loud• Lukewarm• Written notes• Staring at the screen• Too much animation
Ideas for Presentations• Research Group• Internship/Co-Op• Energy (wind, biomass, solar, coal, oil, drilling)• Chemical analysis (bomb sniffers, UAVs)• Transportation (electric or hybrid cars, smart cars etc)• Biomedical (artificial organs, blood, vaccines,
pharmaceuticals)• Materials• Environmental (BP oil clean up, new diesel regulations,
measurement techniques)
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