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HOWTO: PresentationsGeneral guidelines
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Title: A Descriptive SentenceSubtitle: more details here
Author #1First name, Last name #2First name, Last name #3
Affiliationemail address
Occasion, Location, Date of the presentation
Speaker’s Name Short Title Date 2 / 23
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Outline
1 Type & Structure of the Presentation
2 Design of the Slides
3 P3: Prepare, Practice & Presenting
4 Summary
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Type of Presentation
OverviewReport
Conference talkInterview
LectureDissertation defense
Tutorial-
Duration:short long
To have in mind:
Time constraint. Normally: 20 – 40 mins.Sometimes constraint also on the # of slides.Design the presentation for the audience.
The design of a presentation depends entirely on itstype, duration and audience.
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Type of Presentation
OverviewReport
Conference talkInterview
LectureDissertation defense
Tutorial-
Duration:short long
To have in mind:
Time constraint. Normally: 20 – 40 mins.Sometimes constraint also on the # of slides.Design the presentation for the audience.
The design of a presentation depends entirely on itstype, duration and audience.
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Type of Presentation
OverviewReport
Conference talkInterview
LectureDissertation defense
Tutorial-
Duration:short long
To have in mind:
Time constraint. Normally: 20 – 40 mins.Sometimes constraint also on the # of slides.Design the presentation for the audience.
The design of a presentation depends entirely on itstype, duration and audience.
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Contents: Structure
section contents
Introduction → What you are going to say
Central sections → You say it
Conclusion → What you have said
Dividing the talk in sections helpsto both organize the talk and create a flow.
Details are one of your enemies→Communicate only the main ideas.
Customize your presentation according to theknowledge of the audience.
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Contents: Structure
section contents
Introduction → What you are going to say
Central sections → You say it
Conclusion → What you have said
Dividing the talk in sections helpsto both organize the talk and create a flow.
Details are one of your enemies→Communicate only the main ideas.
Customize your presentation according to theknowledge of the audience.
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Contents: OutlineYes? No? When?
As everything else: It depends on the presentation’s type and duration.
Alternatives:
No outlineInitial outline→ sections announced by the speakerOutline repeated at the beginning of every section
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Contents: Outline
1 IntroductionWhat? Why? Why important?Background: Who? When? Where? Who else?Quick overview of results/approach
2 Central sectionsYour contributionResults
3 ConclusionsRepeat the main conepts
4 Backup slides (optional)For expected questions
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Message of a Presentation
What do I want the audience to take away from this presentation?
The important concepts should appear on the slides.
Out of a presentation, the audience can absorbonly 1 or 2 concepts/ideas. At the very very best, 3.
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Message of a Presentation
What do I want the audience to take away from this presentation?
The important concepts should appear on the slides.
Out of a presentation, the audience can absorbonly 1 or 2 concepts/ideas. At the very very best, 3.
Where are the messages in the presentation?Are they clear?
What is the most important concept of the presentation?Point it out !
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Message of a Presentation
What do I want the audience to take away from this presentation?
The important concepts should appear on the slides.
Out of a presentation, the audience can absorbonly 1 or 2 concepts/ideas. At the very very best, 3.
Messages of this talkNo fixed rules!Adjust to audience and type of presentationPractice!
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Attention Span
The attention span of an adult is around 15-20 mins.
How to keep the audience interested?
Create a flow.Use Sections. Subsections?Narration. Anectodes. Humor?Examples. Even on the board.Images. Videos. Demos.Take questions?. Ask questions.
? = don’t let the questions get disrupt the flow.If too many, too detailed, too difficult, or just wrong, take them offline!
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Attention Span
The attention span of an adult is around 15-20 mins.
How to keep the audience interested?
Create a flow.Use Sections. Subsections?Narration. Anectodes. Humor?Examples. Even on the board.Images. Videos. Demos.Take questions?. Ask questions.
? = don’t let the questions get disrupt the flow.If too many, too detailed, too difficult, or just wrong, take them offline!
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Outline
1 Type & Structure of the Presentation
2 Design of the Slides
3 P3: Prepare, Practice & Presenting
4 Summary
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Style of the SlidesFind your own favorite style/theme. Fine-tune it.
minimal → → → multi-media attack!\slides prosper beamer keynote/powerpoint
ThemeOn each slide there may be: ← may, not should!
A title; possibly a subtitle.Running outline: section name, subsection name.Author’s name. Affiliation. Logos.Conference name. Location. Date.Page number is a must.. . .
This is a lot of information. Is it REALLY needed? It depends.Also matter of taste, color scheme, font size, available space, . . .
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Style of the SlidesFind your own favorite style/theme. Fine-tune it.
minimal → → → multi-media attack!\slides prosper beamer keynote/powerpoint
ThemeOn each slide there may be: ← may, not should!
A title; possibly a subtitle.Running outline: section name, subsection name.Author’s name. Affiliation. Logos.Conference name. Location. Date.Page number is a must.. . .
This is a lot of information. Is it REALLY needed? It depends.Also matter of taste, color scheme, font size, available space, . . .
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Style of the SlidesFind your own favorite style/theme. Fine-tune it.
minimal → → → multi-media attack!\slides prosper beamer keynote/powerpoint
ThemeOn each slide there may be: ← may, not should!
A title; possibly a subtitle.Running outline: section name, subsection name.Author’s name. Affiliation. Logos.Conference name. Location. Date.Page number is a must.. . .
This is a lot of information. Is it REALLY needed? It depends.Also matter of taste, color scheme, font size, available space, . . .
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General Design of Slides
Most slides are cluttered; less is better!
Contain messages, not full sentences.
Limit each slide to one main idea.
Replicate necessary information from earlier slides.
Create a flow through your slides.
Ask yourself:
1 Why am I presenting this slide?
2 What do I want the audience to take away from this slide?
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General Design of Slides
Most slides are cluttered; less is better!
Contain messages, not full sentences.
Limit each slide to one main idea.
Replicate necessary information from earlier slides.
Create a flow through your slides.
Ask yourself:
1 Why am I presenting this slide?
2 What do I want the audience to take away from this slide?
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Design of Slides
Visual appeal: ImP O rT aNT
Spacing. Alignment. Centering. Symmetry.Font selection: type/size. Colors. Highlighting.Images. Videos. Demos. Transitions.
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Design of Slides
Visual appeal: ImP O rT aNT
Spacing. Alignment. Centering. Symmetry.Font selection: type/size. Colors. Highlighting.Images. Videos. Demos. Transitions.
In your choices:Readability is crucial.Try to present concepts visually.Be meaningful & consistent!
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Design of Slides
Visual appeal: ImP O rT aNT
Spacing. Alignment. Centering. Symmetry.Font selection: type/size. Colors. Highlighting.Images. Videos. Demos. Transitions.
Selected guidelines:Use large enough fonts.Build complex texts and graphics piecewise.Prefer vector-based images.Use images instead of text; our brain cannot read and listenat the same time!
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Outline
1 Type & Structure of the Presentation
2 Design of the Slides
3 P3: Prepare, Practice & Presenting
4 Summary
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Speaker
A presentation is driven by the speaker.Narration: from the speaker.Transitions between slides: from the speaker.Derivations/comments/remarks: from the speaker.
The attention is on the speaker!
You present both your work and yourself.Dress nicely.No hands in the pocket! No arms crossed.Face the audience. Establish eye contact.“Speaker” not “reader”. Don’t read!Speak clearly. Pay attention to pronunciation.
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Speaker
A presentation is driven by the speaker.Narration: from the speaker.Transitions between slides: from the speaker.Derivations/comments/remarks: from the speaker.
The attention is on the speaker!
You present both your work and yourself.Dress nicely.No hands in the pocket! No arms crossed.Face the audience. Establish eye contact.“Speaker” not “reader”. Don’t read!Speak clearly. Pay attention to pronunciation.
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Speaker
A presentation is driven by the speaker.Narration: from the speaker.Transitions between slides: from the speaker.Derivations/comments/remarks: from the speaker.
The attention is on the speaker!
You present both your work and yourself.Dress nicely.No hands in the pocket! No arms crossed.Face the audience. Establish eye contact.“Speaker” not “reader”. Don’t read!Speak clearly. Pay attention to pronunciation.
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How to begin & end?
Beginning of the talkIntroduce yourself.Introduce the work.Acknowledge the coauthors.
End of the talkFinish in time! ← overtime is BAD.
Summarize problem statement & results.
Provide references. Links.
Acknowledgments may be here.
Thank the audience. No separate slide.
Ask for questions.
Answer previous questions. Elaborate.
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How to begin & end?
Beginning of the talkIntroduce yourself.Introduce the work.Acknowledge the coauthors.
End of the talkFinish in time! ← overtime is BAD.
Summarize problem statement & results.
Provide references. Links.
Acknowledgments may be here.
Thank the audience. No separate slide.
Ask for questions.
Answer previous questions. Elaborate.
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Presenting: Language
LanguageSpell check. NO TYPOS, please.
Use one language consistently.
Lookup all the words you may need during the talk.
Be extra careful with absolute words: best, fastest, optimal, . . .
Write down the message you want to deliver.
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Presenting: Fillers
Fillers:Well, ok, so, “ok, so”Very, actually, alright, anyway, somehowThinking loud: uhhhmmmmmmmmm“I mean”, “for some reason”, “you know”
Alright, fillers are hmm... disruptive, you know? Ok, I mean, hmmm...they do not add anything. So, ok, they are hmmmm... boring, you know.
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Presenting: Fillers
Fillers:Well, ok, so, “ok, so”Very, actually, alright, anyway, somehowThinking loud: uhhhmmmmmmmmm“I mean”, “for some reason”, “you know”
Alright, fillers are hmm... disruptive, you know? Ok, I mean, hmmm...they do not add anything. So, ok, they are hmmmm... boring, you know.
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Preparation
BeforehandSetup laptop & projector AHEAD of time.
charge batteriesdisable screen saverdisable pop-ups & messengersa clock/timer may be handy
Use a pointer.A remote control is also nice.Multiple copies: laptop, USB, web.
Adjust contrast, brightness and color of pictures.Make sure your videos play smoothly.
Have backup slides ready for expected questions.
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Preparation
BeforehandSetup laptop & projector AHEAD of time.
charge batteriesdisable screen saverdisable pop-ups & messengersa clock/timer may be handy
Use a pointer.A remote control is also nice.Multiple copies: laptop, USB, web.
Adjust contrast, brightness and color of pictures.Make sure your videos play smoothly.
Have backup slides ready for expected questions.
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Preparation
BeforehandSetup laptop & projector AHEAD of time.
charge batteriesdisable screen saverdisable pop-ups & messengersa clock/timer may be handy
Use a pointer.A remote control is also nice.Multiple copies: laptop, USB, web.
Adjust contrast, brightness and color of pictures.Make sure your videos play smoothly.
Have backup slides ready for expected questions.
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Practice
Prepare the slides ahead of time.
Then REHEARSE!
Too confident and/or too relaxed→ bad presentation.Too stressed, not enough sleep → bad presentation.By practicing tension goes down.Some stress is good though.
RehearsingSpeak loud! Not mumbling or just thinking.TIME your talk.Look at yourself in the mirror.No reason to be embarrassed,
that’s exactly what the audience stares at.Record your talk. Audio/video recording.
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Practice
Prepare the slides ahead of time. Then REHEARSE!
Too confident and/or too relaxed→ bad presentation.Too stressed, not enough sleep → bad presentation.By practicing tension goes down.Some stress is good though.
RehearsingSpeak loud! Not mumbling or just thinking.TIME your talk.Look at yourself in the mirror.No reason to be embarrassed,
that’s exactly what the audience stares at.Record your talk. Audio/video recording.
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Practice
Prepare the slides ahead of time. Then REHEARSE!
Too confident and/or too relaxed→ bad presentation.Too stressed, not enough sleep → bad presentation.
By practicing tension goes down.Some stress is good though.
RehearsingSpeak loud! Not mumbling or just thinking.TIME your talk.Look at yourself in the mirror.No reason to be embarrassed,
that’s exactly what the audience stares at.Record your talk. Audio/video recording.
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Practice
Prepare the slides ahead of time. Then REHEARSE!
Too confident and/or too relaxed→ bad presentation.Too stressed, not enough sleep → bad presentation.By practicing tension goes down.Some stress is good though.
RehearsingSpeak loud! Not mumbling or just thinking.TIME your talk.Look at yourself in the mirror.No reason to be embarrassed,
that’s exactly what the audience stares at.Record your talk. Audio/video recording.
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Practice
Prepare the slides ahead of time. Then REHEARSE!
Too confident and/or too relaxed→ bad presentation.Too stressed, not enough sleep → bad presentation.By practicing tension goes down.Some stress is good though.
RehearsingSpeak loud! Not mumbling or just thinking.TIME your talk.Look at yourself in the mirror.No reason to be embarrassed,
that’s exactly what the audience stares at.Record your talk. Audio/video recording.
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Outline
1 Type & Structure of the Presentation
2 Design of the Slides
3 P3: Prepare, Practice & Presenting
4 Summary
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Summary
A good presentation is the result of several factors:Quality of the work. ← not covered hereQuality of the slides.Quality of the presentation.
Often times, you have control over all of these factors!!!(You can’t blame the audience.)
Messages to take away:Keep it simple, keep it interesting, keep it visual.Visual appeal vs. simplicity vs. readability.Understand the constraints: time, type, audience, . . .Practice! And beg for feedback.
Good Luck with your talk!
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Summary
A good presentation is the result of several factors:Quality of the work. ← not covered hereQuality of the slides.Quality of the presentation.
Often times, you have control over all of these factors!!!(You can’t blame the audience.)
Messages to take away:Keep it simple, keep it interesting, keep it visual.Visual appeal vs. simplicity vs. readability.Understand the constraints: time, type, audience, . . .Practice! And beg for feedback.
Good Luck with your talk!
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Summary
A good presentation is the result of several factors:Quality of the work. ← not covered hereQuality of the slides.Quality of the presentation.
Often times, you have control over all of these factors!!!(You can’t blame the audience.)
Messages to take away:Keep it simple, keep it interesting, keep it visual.Visual appeal vs. simplicity vs. readability.Understand the constraints: time, type, audience, . . .Practice! And beg for feedback.
Good Luck with your talk!
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References
M. Püschelhttp://www.ece.cmu.edu/~pueschel/teaching/guides/guide-presentations.pdf
N. J. HighamHandbook of Writing for the Mathematical Sciences. - SIAM, 1998.
G. ReynoldsPresentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery. - New Riders Press,2008.
W. Strunk and E. B. WhiteThe Elements of Style. - Longman. 1999.
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