Oral Presentation

There are many ways in which scientists communicate their work, publications, poster or oral presentations or via individual conversations. In terms of leaving a deep impression about your work and yourself, oral presentations are a very powerful way. However, many scientists are scared of the prospect to stand in front of a large and potentially critical audience to present their work. They rush through the presentations, clinging onto overloaded slides and miss a crucial chance to show themselves in a positive light.

Course flow online

Equivalent of two workshop days, spread over one week. This course includes four live webinar sessions and instructor feedback on your presentation.

Webinar hours:  14, 15, 16 & 18 February, 9:00 - 11:30

Seminar contents

Preparation

• Target the audience and setting
• Have or craft a storyline
• From start to finish. ‘Clamp’ your presentation

Your performance

• Stage fright: enjoy the adrenaline rush
• Body language
• Personality types: can you score well as an introvert? How authentic can/shall you be?
• Pace, voice, interaction
• Stylistic figures

Slide design

• No overloaded slides!
• Graphics vs. text
• Best- and worst-practice examples

Q&A sessions: and you just thought it´s over already…

• Be an active scientist: asking questions yourself
• Counter challenging questions

Your own presentation

• Integrate what you have learned and get feedback

Presenting online

• How to make best use of this format
• Setting the stage: sound, light, desk height, camera settings, background and how to look good
• A professional (first) impression: online versus offline
• Adapting your presentation to this new medium
• Engaging and connecting with your online audience
• The right energy levels: how does online differ from offline?
• Video conferencing etiquette: speaking up, taking turns, time delays

About making notes during the course

All participants receive a script of the course in PDF format for offline and future use so that they can work through the material offline as well as after the course. All videos contain a full, downloadable transcript. All eBooks on the learning platform are downloadable in pdf format.

You have the opportunity to receive feedback on your presentation.