From RESEARCH to PORTFOLIO to PRESENTATION - An integrated approach

How to become a YOUNG EXPERT

March 17, 2009 Presentation: Mag. Dr. E. Rigo

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THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS APPROACH IS: PROMOTING LANGUAGE SKILLS ON VARIOUS LEVELS

Step by step instructions from getting acquainted with a topic to being ableto present it with an air of authority in a foreign language

Creating awareness of different language registers (written :: spoken)

Enlarging general and specific word power

Mastering a presentation

AGENDA - March 17, 2009

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14:00 - 14:45 Part 1 (foils 1-6)

14:45 - 14:50 Coffee break

14:50 - 15:35 Part 2 (cont. with foils 7-11)

15:35 - 15:45 Coffee break

15:45 - 16:10 Part 3 (cont. with foils 12-15)

16:10 - 16:45 2 student sample presentations

16:45 - 17:00 Discussion

Doing research

A STRUCTURED APPROACH HELPS TO GET A GRIP OF THE TOPIC AND TO PRESENT IT (1 of 2)

Compiling information Preparing for oral presentation

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Doing research

A STRUCTURED APPROACH HELPS TO GET A GRIP OF THE TOPIC AND TO PRESENT IT (2 of 2)

Define a topic Focus / funnel issue Restrict to 3-4 most

appealing sources / sites Skim, then save

information in a folder “project”

Skim material for redun-dant /overlapping info

Abstract contents (select/discard info)

Scan text: Highlight and check vocabulary E to G

Elaborate vocabulary in context (4 columns)

Write summary

Transform portfolio by changing from written to spoken language register

Paraphrase complex ideas by simplifying sentence structures

Use linking phrases for the oral purpose

Compiling information Preparing for oral presentation

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25-30 pages ofselected material

Portfolio (12-15 p),proof of thoroughunderstanding

Delivering convincing presentation,audience-targeted

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Written register: Summary

Restrict information to necessary aspects of thorough understanding

Cut down contents to a third = condensing process

Simplify sentence structures Text should serve as basis for

structuring the oral presentation

Introduction of presenter and topic Using appropriate phrases for

presentation Using bullet points Visual aid support and reinforce

message; pictures, graphs, diagrams

Spoken register: PPT - Presentation

Language skills trained: Reading, Language Development, Writing, Speaking and Listening

MAJOR GOAL IS LEARNING TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN LANGUAGE REGISTERS

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Understanding of downloaded material

Strive for full compre-hension, highlighting new words

Check collocations and decide on function of word in sentence

Look up new words in (E-G) dictionary (www.dict.cc)

Text

Use mono-lingual dictionary explanation (www.ldoceonline.com)

Choose an appropriate model sentence

Copy the four columns into serial letter for producing file cards

Working on the portfolio

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Portfolio (12 -15 p), including highlighted new words

Completed portfolio, containing elaborated vocabulary

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Summarising portfolio

Differentiate between vital aspects and less important information

Create an abridged version of portfolio (1/3)

Simplified language Prepare basis for oral

purpose

Written summary = basis for PPT

Compiling information

COLLECTED RESEARCH MATERIAL IS BEING SCRUTINIZED AND ELABORATED

ELABORATE WORK WITH DICTIONARIES IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE COMPILING PROCESS

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Compiling information

page new English word English explanation /synonym German translation new word applied in model sentence78 to escape (v.) if gas, liquid, light, heat etc escapes from somewhere, it comes out: entweichen Some air ~s and turns the turbine79 to rest (v.) to support an object or part of your body by putting it on or against something, or to be supported in this way liegen The wheel ~s on a vertical wooden support79 attached to to fasten or connect one object to another [= fix] befestigt an The support is ~ to a horizontal platform79 bolted onto to be attached with bolts mit Bolzen auf etw. befestigt ~ onto means attached to with ~ to the rim79 pulley (n.) a piece of equipment consisting of a wheel over which a rope or chain is pulled to lift heavy things Flaschenzug A piece of string runs over three ~s above the machine.79 to be placed on to put something somewhere, especially with care [= put]: setzen, legen, stellen The golf ball is ~ on a shelf supported by a wooden bracket80 on the front of / on the back of / on the top of …sth. is attached to the front / back / top of sth. vorne /hinten dran, oben drauf The switch is on the front of the TV80 in front of :: behind the place of the object desribed is not touching the object referred to davor The pulley is in front of / behind the pump.81 to connect to (v.) to join two or more things together verbinden mit One of the hoses is ~ to the waste tank.81 to lead to (v.) lead-led-led used to say where a path, wire etc goes or what place is on the other side of a door zu etwas führen The other hose leads to the vacuum silencer.

81 to fit into sth.(v.) to be part of a group or system hinein passen

The connectors ~ into the holes. How does this fit into the company's overall marketing strategy?

81 to pass through (v.) to put something around, through, or across something else: durchführen The shaft ~es through the pulley. WB 57 to be hinged (v.) to attach something, using a hinge mit Scharniergeklenken verbunden The two legs on the cog are ~ so that they can be bent.

WB57 funnel (n.)

a thin tube with a wide top that you use for pouring liquid into a container with a narrow opening, such as a bottle

Trichter The ~ is supported by a stand.WB57 wear and tear damage caused by continuous use over a long period Abnutzung Check the equipment for ~ and ~

WB58 to suspend sth.from sth.(v.)to attach something to a high place so that it hangs down

hängen an The watering can is not ~ed from a hookWB58 to pivot (v.) to turn or balance on a central point, or to make something do this sich drehen um The table-top ~s on two metal pins.WB58 crank (n.) 1DT a handle on a piece of equipment, that you can turn in order to move something Kurbel Which ~ should I take off first?WB59 spindle (n.) a part of a machine shaped like a stick, around which something turns Spindel The bit that sticks out on either side of the frame is the ~.

WB59 ball bearing (n.) small metal balls that move in a ring, to make a part inside a machine turn more easily

Kugellager Remove the spindle to get at the ~.

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Description

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WRITING A SUMMARY REQUIRES PROFOUND UNDERSTANDING OF TOPIC AND TEXT

Scan text

Find main messages

Paraphrase

Link messages

Highlight unknown words Explain their meaning in English

Find message / headline for each paragraph Put idea into a nutshell

Do not restate the idea literally (word by word) Express same idea in a slightly different way –

simplified – using synonyms / antonyms

Define main idea in the next paragraph Use linking phrases and modifying connectives

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Compiling information

Modifying Connectives

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APPROPRIATE CONNECTIVES FOR WRITTEN AND ORAL PURPOSES CONTRIBUTE TO THE STORYFLOW (1 of 2)

And.., / as well.., / also.. Apart from.., / Besides,.. Furthermore,.. / In addition to.., / Moreover,..

Therefore.. / Hence.. / It follows that.. Accordingly.. / Consequently,.. / Due to.. Owing to.. / On account of..

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Introducing additional statements

Introducing a result

Introducing a modification

Introducing a condition In spite of.. / irrespective of.. If.. / provided that.. / unless..

..; alternatively.. / Although.. / ..,whereas.. On the other hand,.. / ..,however,.. / ..,otherwise..

Modifying Connectives

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APPROPRIATE CONNECTIVES FOR WRITTEN AND ORAL PURPOSES CONTRIBUTE TO THE STORYFLOW (2 of 2)

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Introducing doubtor hypothesis

Introducing an emphasis

Introducing orderof events

Above all,.. / Actually,.. / Clearly,.. Obviously,.. / Surely,.. Actually,.. / In fact,.. / Indeed,..

In the beginning.., / At first,.. / Firstly,.. / Initially,.. Next.., / Then.., / Later on.., / Subsequently.. In (the course of) time.. Eventually,.. / Finally,.. / Ultimately,.. / At last..

Maybe.. / possibly.. / perhaps.. Subject to.. / whether..

Story-lining

MAKING A GOOD STORYLINE IS VITAL FORYOUR PRESENTATION

Create introduction (define topic, objective)

Present structure of presentation (agenda)

Headlines represent a flowchart of your story

Change language registers

Which facts support the headline?

Which diagrams, charts, figures and pictures support the message?

Which other visual impulses are useful?

Why only bullet points?

Supporting storylinewith arguments

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Storyboard of the presentation

Compelling PPT- presentation

Oral presentation

Impressive deliveryof a speech

Apply useful phrases throughout

Keep eye contact with audience

Make pauses Deliberate repetitions

reinforce Paraphrases put you at ease

Preparing for oral presentation

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REMEMBER You must structure your speech well Explain new words (esp. verbs, adjectives and

nouns) in English orally You cannot overload the audience with

too much information Repetition of ideas expressed in other words

reinforce the message Do not cram pages too full …

There are no shortcuts on the way to success! (20% inspiration, 80% perspiration)

Preparing for oral presentation

AN IMPRESSIVE SPEECH REQUIRES EFFORTAND DEDICATION

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Description

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COMPREHENSIVE LANGUAGE SKILLS ARE ACQUIRED THROUGH THIS LEARNING APPROACH

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Listening

Comprehension of downloaded material on issue of interest

Summarising the aspects of an issue Learn to differentiate between essential things

and superfluous burdens

Learning to speak fluently about a topic in a profound way

Learning to speak up publicly

Responding to questions (Q&A) Listening to presentations of classmates

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THIS APPROACH WILL PROVE TO BE A VITAL TOOLFOR FURTHER STUDIES AND FOR YOUR FUTURE LIFE

... one day you must present yourself when applying for a job vacancy, at a conference or at a family reunion

... one day you might even receive the honour to do a presentation on a specific topic in front of colleagues in your company

... a good performance might open up new doors - in business and private spheres alike

... without any stage fright and full of confidence you will achieve what you intend to achieve

... you can only convince others if you are convinced of yourself!

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BACK UP

Where is applying useful phrases for ORAL PRESENTATION advisable? • For your introduction and addressing the audience• For exposing the audience to contents of speech / structure of presentation• For transition purpose from one foil to the next• For interpretation of graphs / diagrams/ pictures / quotations etc. •For a conclusion of your presentation /summary

SOME USEFUL PHRASES for the oral PRESENTATION

1 Hello everybody! Today it’s my turn to talk about …………………………2 Let me start off my presentation with a rough sketch/outline of what

you’re going to hear/ be informed about. This is how I structured my speech: It contains …….

3 To begin with, let me define the term(s)……. to avoid any misunderstandings eliminate /misconceptions

4 First of all (At first), I should like to deal with…./ mention / explain / point out …..

First of all, let us consider……………………….. Then / In the following section ….…… / As a consequence …. At last (Last of all) 5 (For a historical outline/flashback use phrases such as): + PAST TENSE At the beginning of the century… In (the year) 1789 ……..in the first (last) decade of the century … Towards the close of the 19th century…………… Shortly after the turn of ………… By mid-century / the mid-nineties……...

MORE USEFUL PHRASES FOR A PRESENTATION

6 Let’s take a look at…/ Let me point out / refer to / show you ……. On this graph/diagram you can see ….

This pie chart shows you that ……7 I have restricted myself to these few aspects because …. /

on account of…. I……..confined myself to …. I……..concentrated on …….. • Now let us compare…… This is best shown.......

in this graph/diagram chart …..9 Let me now draw your attention to the worksheet, the questions / gap-

filling tasks required. They all concern my specific topic…..10 I hope with my presentation I could contribute to a more thorough

understanding of the subject. In any case I want to thank you for your attention!

Headline

Letter size in PowerPoint

Display structure of speech

Not more than 4 bullet points

Don’t use more than 6 words per line

Min 28 in headline Min 20 for bullets > legibility from back

Meet the curiosity of the audience’s expectations Provide rough structure and goal

Make use of flowchart Avoid full sentences on slides

Keywords must be filled with free speech No prepositions, no conjunctions etc.

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CHECKLIST OF DOS AND DONTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL PRESENTATION

Change language register

Simplify sentence structures Paraphrase complex ideas

Why? What?

Check the spelling and pronunciation

Explaining new words in English only

Repetition

Applying useful phrases

Loss of credibility and authority Creating insecurity and inhibitions

esp. verbs, adjectives and nouns using synonyms, antonyms; Expressing the same idea in other words =

paraphrasing reinforcement For introduction, transitions and conclusion

For describing and explaining diagrams, graphs

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CHECKLIST OF DOS AND DONTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL PRESENTATION

Body language and eye contact

Communicating with audience Realising problems of conveying a message

Useful links for doing research

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Electronics: TECHNICAL INFORMATICS and TELECOMMUNICATION•http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/•http://communication.howstuffworks.com/•http://computer.howstuffworks.com/•Glossary: http://www.domainavenue.com/faq_glossary.htm•http://vocw.edu.vn/content/m11304/latest/•Online dictionary for computer and internet technology definitions: http://www.webopedia.com/•Definitions of technical terms: http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/

Useful links for building construction

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Glossary (terms explained in E): http://www.contractorslicense.com/0-24-glossary.htmhttp://www.homebuildingmanual.com/Glossary.htmhttp://www.k2construction.com/building.htmhttp://www.alphadictionary.com/directory/Specialty_Dictionaries/Construction/

Definition–Construction http://www.answers.com/topic/constructionCivil engineering: http://www.answers.com/civil%20engineeringHistory: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_engineeringhttp://www.engineeringcivil.com/historyHistoric landmarks: http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-historic-civil-engineering-

•http://www.bristol.ac.uk/civilengineering/research/dynamics/eerc/themes.html•http://www.babylon.com/define/26/civil-engineering-reference-manual.html•http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Civil-and-Environmental-Engineering/•http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_engineering

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More links for building construction

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Simple Forms of Building: http://www.detail.de/rw_5_Archive_En_HoleArtikel_1977_Artikel.htmhttp://uk.ihs.com/engineering-architecture/online-library/construction-information-service/?RID=Z56&MID=W094&gclid=CIvW8NLi-ZYCFRyS1QodkTfbXgElements and systems: http://www.answers.com/topic/system

http://www.freepatentsonline.com/4646502.htmlhttp://www.freepatentsonline.com/EP0481152.htmlhttp://www.mtpc.org/cleanenergy/greenbuilding/elements2.htm

Basics of Civil engineering: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_basic_areas_in_civil_engineeringhttp://www.icivilengineer.com/General/Basics/

Load Bearing systems: http://www.answers.com/topic/curtain-wallhttp://www.answers.com/topic/shear-wall

Panel systemsSolar panel systems: http://www.solarpanelinfo.com/http://diy-green-renewable-energy.com/renewable-energy.php?apid=A100258&apflag=1&&v=1http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_poweroffice panels: http://www.freepatentsonline.com/4646502.htmlCell/ room systems: http://www.roomsystems.co.uk/http://www.auralex-acoustics.de/index.php/produkte?page=shop.browse&category_id=22&lang=http://www.buildingdesign.co.uk/arch-3/room-systems/wall-storage.htmBuilding skins: http://www.answers.com/topic/skin-technologyhttp://buildingskins.blogspot.com/New Developments and Innovations: http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/477751

More links on building construction

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•http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/•http://science.howstuffworks.com/engineering-channel.htm•http://science.howstuffworks.com/geology-channel.htm•http://science.howstuffworks.com/smart-structure.htm•http://science.howstuffworks.com/skid-steer.htm•Building construction glossary: http://www.angelfire.com/biz/BuildingPathology/ConstrEFRglossDtoL.html•Definitions: http://www.answers.com/topic/building

CHECKLIST OF DOS AND DONTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL PRESENTATION1 Letter size in PowerPoint: Min 28 in headline so that it can

easily be read from the back of the classroom.2 Start off with displaying the structure of your speech to

the audience so that they know what to expect3 Don’t use more than 4 bullet points per foil after the

headline (flowchart)!1 Don’t use more than 6 words per line in bullet points! Avoid

full sentences on slides! The keywords must be filled through free speech.

4 Simplify complex sentences from the portfolio for your presentation. There are different language registers for written English (downloaded material) and spoken E !

6 Check the spelling of every word before you present your performance!

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CHECKLIST FOR PRESENTATION continued7 Explain new words (esp. verbs, adjectives and nouns) in English or try to find synonyms (Thesaurus), for specific terms (technical, biological, economic etc..) refer to the German equivalents (ONLY in written form on foils)! 8 Sometimes it is advisable (ratsam) to repeat an idea in other words (reinforcement=Verstärkung) 9 Make extensive use of the sheets with the suggested phrases for the introduction, presenting the structure, the transitions (Übergänge), for describing the graphs and charts and the summing up!10 It is also advisable to summarize at the end of your performance and thank for the attention .