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A Sane Approach to Presenting at ConferencesGreg Downey
Anthropology
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to presenting at conferences
Greg Downey Associate Professor of Anthropology
http://blogs.plos.org/neuroanthropology [email protected]
a sane approach...
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Your first conference paper...What’s my motivation?
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strength
Golden rule #1:
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Present from
insecurity.not from
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Communicating your research
• Understand your audience & objectives (e.g., job talk).
• Have a cocktail party version of research concepts.
• Don’t over-prepare (time limit, pages, calendar).
• REHEARSE!
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Golden rule #2:
Respectyour time
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A talk is not a paper...
• Oral English is not the same as written.
• Density.
• Papers need foreshadowing & direct statement.
• Some great papers are terrible presentations.
• SEND TO DISCUSSANT!
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rehearse
writing.rehearsing,
(I mean it…)
less time
more time
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Startby engaging us,
Golden rule #3:
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keepengaging us.
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<learn how to use the ‘b’ key to turn off your slides. That puts
attention back on you rather than making you fight your slides.>
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Structuring
•tight-loose-TIGHT.
•1 page = 2 minutes.
•NO WARM UP. Clock is ticking.
•Good data or example better than comprehensiveness.
•Knock-out conclusion page & 2 min. warning.
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Presentation
style.
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Style counts.• Note carefully the expectations of your
field. Copy them (handouts, pre-circulation…).
• Don’t postpone your talk.
• Self reference often unnecessary.
• Self effacement boring.
• Never apologise for sharing.
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• Read papers can sound read.
• Informality can be unprofessional.
• Rehearsal allows you to connect better.
• Hierarchy essential for listening.
• Get over lame presentation style.
Style counts.
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speak.Write to
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‘P.M.U.’
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•Presentation Mark-Up.
•Arm’s length visible.
•Oral language.
•Relax (breathing, grounded, shoulders).
•Present your most exciting material.
•Smile!
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Slides
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teleprompter.
Golden rule #4:
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Slidesare not a
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Golden rule #4a: (corollary)
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Controlyour slides or they willcontrol your talk.
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worse
no slides.
Bad slides are
than no slides...... and be ready for
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• 30 words or less.
• Slides v presenter.
• Avoid too much animation!
• Support for multi-lingual audience.
• Visibility crucial.
• Slides are not a paper (hand outs).
Slide rules.
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• Talking to slides COUNTS toward time. Complex visuals slow you down.
• No ‘free time’. No pointless slides.
• Quotes & visuals most important.
Slide rules.
(NOTE: THIS PRESENTATION IS BAD EXAMPLE FOR CONFERENCE PAPER.)
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Your slides
Meta-rule
your talk.are not
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Going out strong: how to end.
‘this talk has no conclusion.’
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When you finish...
•Tendency to relax, take deep breath & miss the next minute...
• Think out loud.
• Keep answers short.
•NEVER interrupt or be rude to questioners.
•NO need to be defensive.
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Greg Downey http://blogs.plos.org/neuroanthropology [email protected]
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Thanks for your attention!
Final business card-like slide.
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Consciously learn from the best;
don’t unconsciously copy the worst.
Meta-rule
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• Continue to participate (e.g., Twitter).
• Dress for endurance.
• Meet people (come prepared & plan).
• Visit book displays.
• Plan logistics to maximise effect (staying, finances).
After you present.
http://chronicle.com/blogs/profhacker/how-to-hack-a-conference-aka-attend-one-productively/22891
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Transition to professional presenter
•Find your style — role models, actively improve.
•Set clear goals.
•Fit method to goal.
•Present small number of big ideas (2 or 3). Share point in clearest language possible.
•Use your own passion & talk to the most engaged.
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Big wrap-up In three short slides...
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Do well, to become confident.
Reversal of cause and effect
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Be generous to inspire generosity.
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It’s all about communication.
All rules made to be broken...
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Greg Downey http://blogs.plos.org/neuroanthropology [email protected]
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Thanks for your attention!