Presentation Skills Workshop given at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje, May 2009. Offers tips and advice for making good and effective presentations.

1. Giving Scientific and Educational Presentations in English . A Workshop Dr Ray Wallace School of Science & Technology Nottingham Trent University UNITED KINGDOM

2. “Nothing in life is more important than the ability to communicate effectively” - Gerald L. Ford

3. Abilities Shown by Good Presenters Information is relevant to audience Informationpresented is well organised Voiceis easily heard and free of distractions (eg. ah, umm) Visual aidsare used effectively Audiences'attention and interest are held Appropriate gestures and body languageare used Enthusiasmfor the topic is demonstrated

4. Preparation“Fail to prepare, prepare to fail” -Anonymous

6. What equipment is available?

9. Tell them the context of your work

10. Tell them what you are going to tell them

11. Tell them

13. Context - eg training - which people does your work apply to, practitioners, managers, policy makers, what is their level of understanding?

16. Non Verbal Communication Posture Stance Gestures Eye Contact Nervous Behaviour Take a Deep Breath Be Prepared Be Realistic and Positive Gain Experience

18. Introduction

19. Opening Comments

20. Background Information

21. Purpose or Specific Aims

22. Body

23. Materials and Methods

24. Results

25. Conclusion

26. Summary and Conclusions

27. Recommendations or Future Directions

29. Delivery Methods Reading Memorising Impromptu Extemporaneously

31. Dry Run

34. Suggested breakdown of a 10-min Educational/Scientific Talk

35. Questions Why Does the Audience Ask Questions? To assist you and your research To test your knowledge For clarification To hear themselves talk To gain information To demonstrate how knowledgeable they are To gain attention