Lesson 13 Presenting an Academic Paper

Kansai University 2011

Academic Presentations

Preparing the Presentation Writing Notes Practice

Before the Presentation

Delivering the Presentation Voice Body Language Overcoming Stress

Audience Reaction

Positive Thinking

Preparing the Presentation

Know the audience Size of your audience Knowledge level Motivation level

Prepare your presentation to fit your audience

Preparing slides or visuals Keep the slides simple Use pictures that fit your slide Write notes at the bottom of your slide Be sure that you do not have any errors in spelling

or grammar

Limit Use of Sentences

Authentic learning typically focuses on real-world, complex problems and their solutions, using role-playing exercises, problem-based activities, case studies, and participation in virtual communities of practice (Lombardi, 2007).

Use Keywords & Phrases

Authentic Learningo Real-world problems and

solutionso Variety of learning activities

Role-playing Problem-based learning Case studies Virtual community participation

Writing and Using Notes

Avoid reading from your notes

Use note cards or pieces of paper cut the size of note cards

Refer to the cards when you lose your place or need help remembering points

Include key ideas or main points to help you remember what you will say

Use the notes to practice

Number the pages of your notes

Practice, Practice, Practice

Practice by yourself, by saying your presentation aloud. Say difficult words until you can say the easily Be able to say your presentation by looking at key words

Practice with friends, colleagues or people who you make you feel comfortable.

Practice in front of a mirror, and look at how you deliver the presentation.

Practice many times so that you are comfortable saying the words of your presentation and can talk about your topic easily.

By the time of your presentation, you should be able to talk about your topic comfortably.

Before the Presentation

Organize your notes, slides and papers

Check out the presentation room

Be sure that it has the necessary equipment for your presentation Check that slides work on the room’s computer

and projector Ask for audio if needed Check if a microphone is provided Check that there is an electrical outlet for your

computer

Delivering the Presentation (1)

Talk to your audience, don’t read Keep your voice loud and clear Speak at a good rate: not too fast or too slow Emphasize key words

Take time to breathe Pause at times to relax Take a deep breath if you are feeling nervous

Refer or glance at your notes or slides

Delivering the Presentation (2)

Body Language Stand straight and keep your body relaxed Look around, make eye contact or look slightly above

the heads of your audience Avoid unnecessary movement of hands, feet and body Use hands to gesture to show important points Keep face relaxed, smile when appropriate

Appear confident and enjoy the presentation

Position Stand where you can see the audience Avoid standing in front of your presentation slides Some people stand at the left of the screen

Overcome Your Stress Understand and be able to explain your

presentation

Over-practice your presentation Know the parts of your presentation Practice whenever you have time: On the train,

waiting for the bus, walking home

Confess that you are a little nervous giving a speech in English, but that you’ll do your best.

Before you begin your presentation Take a deep breath Shake out the nervousness in your hands

Audience Reaction If someone asks a question in the middle of the

presentation, answer the question or say, “Thank you for your question. I’ll be answering questions at the end of the presentation.”

If you don’t understand or need time to answer, Repeat the question Ask for clarification when words are not clear.

If you don’t know the answer, say, “That’s a good question. Is there someone in the audience

who can answer this question?” Sometimes, it’s OK to say you haven’t researched that yet

and will look into it in the future.

Remember that questions are good. Relax. Do your best to answer questions.

Positive Thinking Visualize or see yourself as being successful

Do your best Tell yourself, “I can do it! I will do the best that I can

do. If I make a mistake, I will learn from my mistake. I am not perfect, but I will do my best!”

When you begin to feel nervous Tell yourself to calm down Take a deep breath Try to relax your body.

Think of yourself as an actor in front of an audience. Act and look confident Smile and appear to enjoy giving the presentation

Class Activity Return to the two groups you used when

videotaping

Review the other group’s videos in the following areas Delivery Slides Content

Share positive and ways to improve presentations

Homework Revise your slides based on what we

discussed in class

Improve the content of your slides and presentation

Prepare your notes for your presentation

Practice your presentation

Give your presentation our final class

Conclusion Giving an academic presentation is not

easy, but it’s a good way to share what you learned from your research.

Presentations give you time to organize your research and listen to other people’s ideas about your findings.

Presentations help to improve research and to learn more about how you can develop your ideas.

Most of all, relax and enjoy your presentation!

Links on Public Speaking

Giving presentations http://www.llas.ac.uk/video/6097 http://www.toastmasters.org/MainMenuCategories/Fre

eResources/NeedHelpGivingaSpeech/TipsTechniques/10TipsforPublicSpeaking.aspx

http://www.slideshare.net/jhaustin/presentation-tips

Sample Presentations Steve Jobs: Watch his body language, pace of speech

http://events.apple.com.edgesuite.net/1103pijanbdvaaj/event/index.html

Lisa Katayama: Watch how calm she is when her remote control doesn’t work. She seems relaxed and comfortable. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fle6Vr7C9Jc&feature=share

Favorite Presentations Steve Jobs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc

Sheryl Sandberg http://www.ted.com/talks/sheryl_sandberg_why_we_have_too_few_women_leaders.html

Guy Kawasaki http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x290c5Httfg&feature=player_embedded

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