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A presentation:

  • has an introduction, body and conclusion
  • may include visual aids
  • is usually followed by questions and discussions
  • may also have a handout for the audience to take away.

Introduction

  • The introduction should orient the audience to your subject and purpose. To capture interest and set up rapport, it should tell the audience what to expect.
  • Be sure to carefully define the central point (or thesis) that is the basis of your talk and ensure that your supporting argument or information relates closely to it.
  • If you are not proceeding from an already written assignment, it might help to think of your introduction as funnel-shaped, with the content coming out of the funnel. See the diagram below:

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Useful language for presentations

Staging the introduction.

The body of the presentation should meet the promises of purpose and information made in the introduction.

The structure of the presentation is crucial.

Whether you organise:

  • chronologically,
  • by priority,

the body of your talk must proceed logically. The main points should be brought out one by one, with concise and relevant supportive evidence, statistics or examples and verbal ‘signposting’ of your progress through your argument or report.

You could present each important idea or point several times in different ways, because a listening audience needs several opportunities to fully absorb meaning.

You need to state clearly the links between your ideas and always signal when the next point is coming. If you think something is particularly important, say so and why.

If you don’t have a written assignment, it will help to think of your main points as paragraph topic sentences, each of which needs to be followed by supporting sentences and a conclusion.

Staging the body of your talk

Group presentations.

It may be that you are making a presentation as part of a group. Essentially the same information applies to group presentations as individual ones. It is important that they are logical and well structured as well as professional and meaningful. It is also doubly important that the group rehearse and practise together several times to ensure the presentation runs smoothly on the day.

Handing over to a co-presenter

Your talk may involve several speakers in your group presentation. You need to manage the handover smoothly and professionally, for example:

“I would like to conclude my discussion/report at this point and hand over to my partner/colleague XYZ who will examine/discuss/report the area/topic/perspective of…”

Similar to a written assignment, the conclusion again states your main points and what has been learned or shown but you also may raise implications inherent in the findings and offer creative recommendations.

Staging the conclusion

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Guidance and tips for effective oral and visual presentations.

Academic presentations

Presenting your work allows you to demonstrate your knowledge and familiarity of your subject. Presentations can vary from being formal, like a mini lecture, to more informal, such as summarising a paper in a tutorial. You may have a specialist audience made up of your peers, lecturers or research practitioners or a wider audience at a conference or event. Sometimes you will be asked questions.  Academic presentations maybe a talk with slides or a poster presentation, and they may be assessed. Presentations may be individual or collaborative group work.

A good presentation will communicate your main points to an audience clearly, concisely and logically. Your audience doesn’t know what it is you are trying to say, so you need to guide them through your argument.

There are a few key points that you should consider with any sort of presenting:

  • What is the format? Is it a poster, a talk with visual material or a video?
  • What is the purpose? Is it to summarise a topic; report the results of an experiment; justify your research approach?
  • Who is your audience? Are they from your tutorial group, course or is it a wider audience?
  • What content needs to be included? Do you need to cover everything, just one topic or a particular aspect? How much detail is expected?
  • How should it be organised? This is often the trickiest part of designing a presentation and can take a few attempts.

Planning a presentation

Different people take different approaches to presentations. Some may start by doing some reading and research, others prefer to draft an outline structure first. 

To make an effective start, check your course materials for the format you need to use (e.g. handbooks and Learn pages for style guidelines). If it is an oral presentation, how long do you have?  If it will be assessed, have a look at the marking criteria so you know how you will be marked. (If you do not use the required formatting you may be penalised.) Do you need to allow time for questions?

One way to think about the content and draft a rough structure of your presentation is to divide it into a beginning, middle and end.

  • The beginning: How are you going to set the scene for your audience and set out what they can expect to gain from your presentation? This section should highlight the key topic(s) and give any necessary background. How much background depends on your audience, for example your peers might need less of an introduction to a topic than other audiences. Is there a central question and is it clear? If using slides, can it be added as a header on subsequent slides so that it is always clear what you are discussing?
  • The middle: How are you going tell the story of your work? This section should guide your audience through your argument, leading them to your key point(s). Remember to include any necessary evidence in support. You might also want to include or refer to relevant methods and materials.
  • The end: What is your conclusion or summary? This section should briefly recap what has been covered in the presentation and give the audience the final take-home message(s). Think about the one thing you want someone to remember from your talk or poster. It is usually also good practice to include a reference or bibliography slide listing your sources.

Alternatively, you could start at the end and think about the one point you want your audience to take away from your presentation. Then you can work backwards to decide what needs to go in the other sections to build your argument.

Presentation planner worksheet (pdf)

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Using the right language can really help your audience follow your argument and also helps to manage their expectations.

Guiding your audience (pdf)  

Guiding your audience (Word rtf)

Oral presentations – practise, practise, practise!

Giving a talk can be daunting. If you have a spoken presentation to give, with or without slides, make sure you have time to rehearse it several times.

Firstly, this is really good at helping you overcome any nerves as you’ll know exactly what you are going to say. It will build your confidence.

Secondly, saying something aloud is an effective way to check for sense, structure and flow. If it is difficult to say, or doesn’t sound right, then the audience may find it difficult to follow what you are trying to say.

Finally, practising helps you know how long your presentation will take. If your presentation is being assessed, you may be penalised for going over time as that would be unfair to other presenters (it is like going over your word count).  

If you can, find out what resources and equipment you will have when you present. It is usually expected that presenters will wear or use a microphone so that everyone can hear. But you will still need to remember to project your voice and speak clearly. Also think about how you are going to use your visual material.

IS Creating accessible materials - PowerPoint presentations

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Making a video

There is no need to use expensive specialist equipment to make a recorded presentation. The Media Hopper Create platform allows film makers to create, store, share and publish their media content easily. You can create presentations using the Desktop Recorder on a PC or Mac.

All University of Edinburgh students are provided with an account on the Media Hopper service allowing you to record and upload media to your personal space and publish to channels. 

You can also use your mobile phone or tablet to make a video presentation. The DIY Film School is an online course covering the basics of shooting video on a mobile device, filming outdoors and indoors and how to get the best audio. Some materials from LinkedIn Learning are relevant to the DIY Film School and include editing advice.

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Poster presentations

A poster is a way of visually conveying information about your work. It is meant to be a taster or overview highlighting your key points or findings , not an in-depth explanation and discussion. Your poster should communicate your point(s) effectively without you being there to explain it.

The trickiest thing with poster presentations can be the limited space and words you have. You will need to think critically about what it is important to present.

If the poster is assessed, or is for an event such as a conference, there may be a size and format which you need to follow (e.g. A1 portrait or A0 landscape). Your title should be clear.  Aim to make your poster as accessible as possible by considering the type size and font, colours and layout. It is usually good practice to include your name and email address so people know who you are and how to contact you.

Information Services (IS) have a range of resources including help on using software such as PowerPoint to make a poster and guides to printing one.

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Standing up and talking can be intimidating; so can being filmed. Anxiety and stress can get in the way of performing effectively. 

The Student Counselling Service offer advice and workshops on a variety of topics. They have produced a helpful e-booklet about stress, why we need it and how to manage our stress levels to strike the right balance. 

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Information Services (IS) provides access to a range of support and training for software provided by the University. This includes training and advice on LinkedIn Learning.

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Prezi is a popular alternative to PowerPoint but is often inaccessible to disabled people. Therefore, it is recommended that Prezi is not used for academic presentations. However, if you have to use Prezi, there are some steps you can take to improve your presentation.

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If you are presenting at an external event, it may be appropriate to use University branding.

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Structuring your presentation

Having worked out your key message and main points, the next stage is to structure the content of your presentation. Just like other forms of academic writing, a presentation can be divided into three parts: an introduction detailing the purpose and structure of the talk; a body covering the main points; and a conclusion summarising and highlighting the significance of your talk. A template for your talk is given in the Presentations structure document. 

Introduction

You may wish to capture the audience's interest and attention with a story or commentary on a current development that raises an important question / problem / dilemma. Or, you may first wish to frame your talk with brief context / background, and then swiftly transition into a concise explantion of the issue / problem or debate that your key message addresses. In either case, the next step in your introduction is to clearly state the purpose or key message of the talk, for example using the following prompts.

  • 'Today I would like to talk about a highly contested issue...'
  • 'This question is central to understanding...'
  • 'I will make the case that...'

If necessary, limit the scope of the presentation:

  • 'Although there are several theories, this talk will only focus on two ...'
  • 'focuses only on the private sector as opposed to the public sector ...'
  • 'Implementation, rather than policy formation, will be considered ...'

Signpost the structure/approach of the talk:

  • 'My case is based on three main points. Firstly...The second point is that...This will then lead me to...Finally...'

This part of the talk provides the support for your main message. You should discuss each of your main points in a clear and logical order. As you do, be sure to explain how these points relate to each other and your key message:

  • 'Turning to the next point...'
  • 'Another important consideration is that...'
  • 'Having examined...I'd now like to talk about...'

All necessary concepts and terms need to be defined and explained before being used. Examples can be used to effectively illustrate your points.

Signpost that you have reached the end of the talk:

  • 'In conclusion...'
  • 'I'd like to finish by...'

Summarise the key points covered. In the process, remind the audience of the significance of the topic, the aims of your talk and demonstrate how you have met the aims. Thank the audience for their attention and invite them to comment or ask questions.

Acknowledging others ideas

As with all academic work, if you use other people's ideas, images, data etc, then you must appropriately acknowledge it in your presentation. You do this through your spoken words or supply references on your visual aids. In text references can be kept brief to enable the audience to read. You should also include a reference list slide at the end of your presentation. See referencing resources for more information.

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“If your ideas matter—if your business plans, your research results or your cause are worth spreading—then design and presentation matter.” Garr Reynolds, Presentation Zen Design

The overall design of your presentation can either help or hinder your audience's understanding. Unnecessary and distracting elements can draw their attention away from what is important. Poor colour and font choices can make text unreadable. Here we give our 5 top tips for ensuring your design works for you and your audience

1. Don't use one of the themes that comes with PowerPoint

The PowerPoint themes gallery

Don't be tempted to use one of these built in themes

At best they are  overused  so that your presentation does not stand out, at worse they contain  distracting elements  and bad colour choices.

It is a better idea to use a simple coloured background.  Right-click on your slide background (away from any text boxes) and select  format background .  In the pane that appears, keep it set to Solid fill and choose a different colour from the 'Color' box.  Keep it pale with black text or dark and change to white text.   Avoid medium shades  as you will not get enough contrast between background and text.

Alternatively - leave the background white and change your font colour to add interest instead.

If you do want to use something else, stick with a simple texture or gradient (using colours that are not too dissimilar):

Unfussy texture example

2. Make sure there is sufficient contrast between the background and text on the slide

As a general guideline, using coloured text on a coloured background is rarely necessary. Also, try to avoid black text on a white background as this is acknowledged as particularly troublesome for dyslexics in your audience. If you stick to the basic rules below you cannot go wrong.

Black text on a pale colour background; White text on a dark colour background; Dark colour on a white background; Pale colour on a black background

3. Avoid unnecessary clutter

  • Don't put a logo or image on every slide - if you need to use a logo, just put it on the first slide and the last slide (and on your handouts)
  • Don't use clip art or lots of different images unless they are in a grid format
  • Simplify charts

4. Keep fonts simple and large

Don't use fancy fonts for the main text in your presentation. You should also  avoid WordArt  for the main text too. It is OK to use a fancy font if you are making a point with it, but otherwise stick to the simple ones. Oh, and NEVER use Comic Sans unless you are presenting to primary-school children!

Some writers say it is wrong to use the default fonts (usually Calibri or Cambria) as they indicate you are being lazy. However, these are perfectly serviceable fonts for academic presentations. If you want to change to something else, just to show you are not boring, consider one of the fonts below which are still easily readable and yet have a bit of extra character (and are all standard in MS Office).

If you decide to  download  a font from elsewhere (there a several excellent and free fonts on  www.Dafont.com  and  www.google.com/fonts  remember to change your Save options to  'Embed fonts in the file'  so that you can still use them on other machines. (Click on Tools next to the Save button in your Save As dialog box to access your Save options).

As a general rule, all fonts should be a minimum of 24 points  in size though some will need to be larger.

5. Keep animation to a minimum

Don't use presentation-wide animations (like animating all titles to fly in or all text to build a point at a time). You should only use animation when it is  absolutely necessary  - to make it easier for the audience to understand or visualise something. If you apply it to all slides, this thought process is clearly not being followed.

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General Presentation Advice: (presenting academic research, communicating to a lay audience)

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  • Poster Presentations: Tips and Tricks (Inside Higher Ed: Gradhacker)
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  • On Research Presentations at Conferences (Inside Higher Ed)
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  • Informative Speaking (Colorado State)
  • Dos & don'ts of giving a good 15 minute talk (Australian National University)
  • The Art of Communicating Effectively
  • Impromptu Talks: Addressing a nonscientific audience (NC State)
  • Ten Secrets to Giving a Good Scientific Talk
  • Designing Effective Oral Presentations (Rice University)
  • Dazzle 'em with Style: The Art of Oral Scientific Presentation (Book)
  • How to Give a Bad Talk- Oral Presentation Advice (UC Berkeley)
  • How NOT To Give a Scientific Talk (York University)
  • Presentation Zen (Garr Reynolds)
  • Presentation Skills (Decker Communications)
  • Presentation Tips (Garr Reynolds)

Presenting with PowerPoint:

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  • PowerPoint Accessibility Tips - Penn State Accessibility Group
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  • #betterposter: There's a movement for better posters at science conferences. But are they really better? - Inside Higher Ed
  • Better Posters - A resource for improving poster presentations
  • Create a More Impactful Scientific Poster with UX Design Tips - Mike Morrison, YouTube
  • How to Create a Better Research Poster in Less Time - Mike Morrison, YouTube
  • Visual and UX design principles can improve the effectiveness of poster sessions - Derek Crowe
  • How to Choose the Best Layout for Your Scientific Poster (Animate Your Science)
  • A Graphic Design Revolution For Scientific Conference Posters (Forbes)
  • How to make an academic poster (Annals of Medicine and Surgery)
  • How to design an award-winning conference poster (Animate Your Science)
  • Poster Perfect- How to drive home your science with a visually pleasing poster (The Scientist)
  • How to design an effective scientific poster - The Planetary Society
  • Designing conference posters - excellent tips and examples (Colin Purrington)
  • Better Posters: A resource for improving poster presentations (Blog from DoctorZen)
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  • The Scientist's Guide to Poster Design (Katie Everson, University of Alaska Fairbanks)
  • Creating Effective Poster Presentations: An Effective Poster- excellent overall (NC State)
  • The Basics of Poster Design- useful for all disciplines
  • Designing Effective Posters- online tutorial (Kansas University)
  • Intro to Designing Conference Posters (University of Minnesota)
  • Neuroscience Poster Design
  • Presenting Conference Papers and Posters in the Humanities (Texas Tech University)
  • Developing Poster Presentations in the Social Sciences (George Mason University)
  • Poster Presentations in the Natural Sciences (George Mason University)

Poster Design Information from UNC Sources:

  • Research Poster Creation (Carolina Population Center)
  • Designing Effective Posters (Health Sciences Library)
  • Poster Design and Printing Resources (UNC School of Pharmacy)

Poster Design Software

  • Advice on Designing Scientific Posters (Microsoft PowerPoint)
  • How to create beautiful and effective academic posters in PowerPoint (BrightCarbon)
  • Creating a research poster in PowerPoint (Indiana University)
  • Designing Effective Posters Using Powerpoint (UNC-Health Sciences Library)
  • Designing Effective Posters Using Powerpoint 2016/2011 for Macintosh (UNC-Health Sciences Library)
  • Creating a Poster in PowerPoint (University of Washington)
  • Creating Posters with PowerPoint (Northwestern University)
  • Designing Effective Posters Using InDesign (UNC-Health Sciences Library)
  • Designing a Poster with Adobe Illustrator (Whitman College)

UNC Computer Labs with Design Software:

  • List of all ITS campus computer labs
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  • UNC Library Data Services
  • Health Sciences Library Media Design Services
  • Medical Campus/Health Sciences Library Computer Labs
  • SILS Lab Facilities and Equipment
  • House Undergraduate Library Design Lab
  • University Libraries Media Resources Center Media Lab
  • School of Journalism Park Multimedia Lab
  • School of Education Technology Services

Poster Templates:

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  • Google template search
  • Poster Example Files (UC Davis)
  • PowerPoint Poster Templates (Wake Forest University)
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Poster Examples:

  • Poster Sessions Flickr Group (Colin Purrington)
  • Academic Poster Examples (UC Davis)
  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/89596909@N05/sets/72157631922038937/
  • Pimp My Poster Flickr Group
  • Poster Examples (NC State)
  • Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium

Printing Resources:

  • PhD Posters (UNC on-campus pick up)
  • Lab Poster Service (located in Chapel Hill, NC)
  • FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
  • MegaPrint- PosterSession.com
  • UNC Print Stop and Copy Center
  • Health Sciences Library Media Design Studios: Poster Printing
  • UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy- Poster Printing
  • UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center Digital Imaging Facility
  • UNC Computer Science - large format color printer (plotter and 11×17 printer)
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A university presentation is a document that students and staff make to present a topic. These types of documents are also used to introduce the university to new students. 

Presentations come in handy when you need to present a topic at school . The features in applications you choose to make it on are convenient for you. If you need to create one for your class, read our tips below. 

1. Decide on a Topic

You can't make a proper presentation without a topic in mind. Determine the kind of topic that you want to tackle. Almost all presentations are informative, and these help a lot during lectures. Create a list of possible subtopics from your main topic. 

2. Research the Facts

Get relevant information based on your list of topics and subtopics. Make an outline of all the information that you have gathered—from facts, statistics, and other useful data. If you're working with a group for your presentation, it's easier if you assign each member a topic to research on. 

3. Write Content

Open a blank slide and start writing your content. Begin with a catchy introduction. You can use a video, a quote, an iconic poster , or a historical fact to kickstart your presentation. Statistics work better when you're making an academic presentation. Just write the content in the simplest manner possible. 

4. Add Details

It's not just content that adds beauty to the presentation. The details also contribute a lot as well. Add graphics and colors to your presentation. Use tables, pie charts, and diagrams to present statistical data accurately. Doing so will make viewers understand your topic better. 

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How do you add images in a presentation.

Adding an image in a presentation is simple with the following steps:    

1. Download the image.  2. Go to the file and choose a slide where you want to put the image. 3. Click right and Insert. 4. Choose "Add Image" and click. The image will appear right away. 

Can you add a video in a presentation?

Yes, but make sure that you've already downloaded the video first. Cite the source of the video at the bottom of the slide. You can even add some context to it in another slide if you want.   

Do students work better in groups during a presentation?

If the students have great teamwork, they work well during a presentation. It all lies on how they work as a group.   

What are the characteristics of a good presentation?

The characteristics of a good presentation include:

1. Well-researched content 2. Captivating images and videos 3. Clean fonts 4. Simple writing of complex information 5. Smooth flow from one slide to another

What do you need to do before delivering a presentation?

Before delivering a presentation, it helps if you do the following:

1. Study your topic well.  2. Have a practice presentation. 3. Make sure the audio visual aspects work well.  4. Ask a friend to review your presentation.  5. Check each slide for spelling and grammar mistakes. 

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Presentations are a common form of assessment at University, as an individual or group activity, and can be challenging as they require a combination of different skills. Amongst other skills you may need to draw on the ability to:

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  • plan and organise how you will communicate complex ideas
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However, developing your presentation skills is not only important for achieving success in your assessments but also as you begin to think about your hopes beyond university. Presentations are a common part of the recruitment process, and you may be asked to deliver a presentation as part of the interview process. Practising and honing your skills at university will provide you with the opportunity to develop effective communication skills. Planning and structuring the content of your presentation will enhance your critical ability as you select what to include and how, as well as your ability to be creative.

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It’s normal to feel nervous before giving a presentation and you may not be able to get rid of your nerves entirely, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. The adrenaline produced by a nervous response can also help you stay sharp and responsive during the presentation. If you think your nerves are getting in the way of presenting effectively, though, try practising in a controlled environment where you feel more comfortable and gradually building up from there.

So, you might start by just presenting aloud to yourself, then try in front of a few friends, then try recording yourself etc. Practice doesn’t necessarily make perfect, but it can make you more comfortable with the experience and help you channel that nervous energy.

Be realistic about how much ground you can cover in your allotted time and limit your scope accordingly. It’s easy to overestimate how much you can talk about in a presentation and whilst presenting on something for even 10-minutes might feel like a lot, it’s roughly the equivalent of 1500 words including ‘housekeeping language’ like introductions and signposting. Focus your presentation by writing down the key message/s that you want your audience to take away and check that everything you say contributes to that message.

One of the biggest complaints of audiences is when presentations go over time, so do a timed readthrough beforehand to make sure you’re not trying to fit too much in. If you do find yourself overrunning due to an unexpected issue it’s better to skip your final point and jump straight to the conclusion than to start speaking faster or stop speaking abruptly. The audience may not notice a small piece of missing content, but they will notice if you don’t conclude the presentation.

If your presentation is followed by a Q&A, you can’t always know what questions will be asked, but there are some common question types that you can prepare for. Two common question types are: ‘tell me again’ questions (asking you to clarify something from the presentation) and ‘tell me more’ questions (asking you to give more detail on something you only mentioned briefly in the presentation).

To prepare for ‘tell me again’ questions, try and identify the most complicated parts of the presentation and come up with a few different ways to explain them. And to prepare for ‘tell me more’ questions, identify which areas you only get to touch on briefly and remind yourself of other relevant information (any points you cut out due to time constraints might be a good start).

If you’re using PowerPoint, Prezi, handouts or other presentation aids, avoid filling them up with all your ideas. This unnecessarily duplicates information and can be distracting for the audience. Instead try to keep things simple, noting down only the main ideas in a clearly visible size (at least 24 point), font (sans serifs) and colour (high contrast is best). You don’t need to write in full sentences either, just the key phrases are usually enough. Remember, you are the presentation, everything else is just a visual aid.

Not all presentations are the same and an academic presentation is different to a TED talk, a business pitch, or public speaking. When used for assessment, academic presentations often require you to demonstrate your knowledge on a topic and the ability to do something with that knowledge, as well as your presentation delivery skills. Check the assignment brief and marking criteria to find out what skills you need to demonstrate and when preparing your presentation ask yourself if, where, and how you’re demonstrating them.

It can be quite difficult to process complex information just by listening. You might need to use technical vocabulary, but you can make it easier for your audience to follow your presentation by using simple sentence structures and repeating the key messages several times throughout. Spoken language is also less formal than written language, so although it might feel out of place to use contractions (e.g. don’t) or the first person ‘I’ in a written assessment, it can make your presentation sound and feel more natural.

If you’re feeling nervous or just want to get the presentation over with, then you might naturally find yourself speaking faster than normal, but this can make it difficult for the reader to follow what you’re saying (especially if you’re delivering a presentation online and not using a webcam). There’s no perfect pace, but as a rule of thumb try to speak about one third (33%) slower than you usually would. This might feel a bit unnatural at first, so practise saying the presentation out loud at this reduced pace to get used to how it feels. You might also want to record yourself and listen back to find out how it sounds to the audience.

Whether you’re presenting in person or online, eye contact (or webcam contact!) is a good way of keeping the audience engaged with the presentation, but it can be hard to remember to do this when you’re focused on all the other things involved in delivering a presentation. As a reminder, try adding occasional prompts to look at the audience throughout your notes. And if you’re finding looking at the webcam off-putting, placing a picture of a friend or family member next to it can make it feel a bit more comfortable.

You can script your presentation and read it aloud if that makes you feel comfortable, but you don’t have to. You might decide that you’d rather jot down a few notes, use your visual aids as a memory prompt or even memorise/ improvise the whole thing. There’s no one right approach and each has its own strengths and weaknesses (writing out a script can feel more stable, but might lead to a flat delivery, whereas memorising can seem more natural, but makes it easier to overrun or miss out important points). You might want to practice with different types of notes until you find one that works for you, but if in doubt choose whatever makes you feel most comfortable.

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This MS Office PowerPoint template can be used to create UT Physicians branded presentations. The template consists of a master slide that has various presentation slide layouts, as well as examples and recommendations for color and typography.

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Inserting images: To insert an image into your presentation, use the menu item Insert > Pictures > Picture from File , and select your saved image. Pasting an image into your presentation from another software program will drastically increase the presentation file size.

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Wondering how to design the perfect PowerPoint presentation? It's easier than you think–just follow five simple rules to get started:

1. Consider using templates

When building a slide deck, it’s important to maintain consistency throughout. We want to ensure we are using consistent font styles, colors and themes. This can be tricky when designing from scratch, so why not start from a template?

Microsoft Create contains hundreds of pre-made, customizable PowerPoint templates, which means you don’t have to start from scratch and the fonts and colors are already set for you.

Simply choose a template from the gallery, customize it as needed, and you are done!

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2. No walls of text

We’ve all seen PowerPoint presentations where slides contain too much text. The human brain struggles to listen and read at the same time. If you are presenting to an audience, keep the text on slides to a minimum.

Consider employing the “5-5-5" rule. No more than 5 lines, no more than 5 words, no more than 5 minutes. Think short and sharp memory joggers instead of rambling paragraphs.

Where possible, consider replacing text with visuals to represent your point. People remember images more than words.

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3. Be mindful of colors and fonts

No one wants their audience to leave with a headache after an hour of straining to read slides. We need to ensure that our presentation is easy to read for everyone – even for those in the nosebleed seats at the back! Think about the font you are using. Is it appropriate for the presentation? What about the font size? Can people at the back easily read? What about people with visual impairment? Ensure all text is at least 24pts.

When it comes to color, ensure all slides have good contrast. Dark backgrounds should have light font and vice versa.

4. Use animation sparingly

Animation can really liven up an otherwise flat presentation. However, it should be used thoughtfully and sparingly. Too much of the wrong type of animation with objects flying in and zooming around the screen, while fun, can look confusing and unprofessional.

Animation should be subtle. With every animation you add, ask yourself, "Is this going to enhance my presentation or distract from it?"

5. Engage your audience

When presenting to an audience, there is usually an awkward time before the presentation begins while the speaker waits for everyone to arrive. During this time, people may start scrolling on their phones or get distracted with work emails, and it can be hard to pull the audience back.

To avoid this issue, work to grab your audience's attention before the presentation even starts. Instead of just having the title slide on the screen, consider creating "kiosk slides." These are a series of slides that contain a combination of interesting things for the audience to look at or engage with. Maybe you have an interesting image? A funny quote or fun facts? Or maybe there is a question you want them to think about prior to the session?

Create these slides and have them automatically cycle round before the presentation starts.

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On Feb. 2, 2024, members of the City of Portland’s transition team, the Government Transition Advisory Committee, and Independent District Commission came together to present to an audience of more than 70 students, professors, and community members for a panel discussion on Portland’s historic charter transition hosted by the Institute of Metropolitan Studies and the Center for Urban Studies .

The session started with a quick overview of the charter changes Portland voters approved in 2022 before delving into the challenges of transitioning to a different form of government.

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Leah Benson, a panelist representing the Government Transition Advisory Committee , reminded the audience that more education on ranked-choice voting will come after the May 2024 primary election. Although ranked-choice voting has removed the need for primaries for city council contests, Portland voters still need to vote in the May primary for congressional and county representatives.

Panelists discussed how community engagement has informed every step of the process and how ranked-choice voting has led to increased representation

Dr. Melody E. Valdini, a PSU political science professor and member of the Independent District Commission, recapped the work that led to these charter amendments and how it informed the districting process.

“It was crucial to our work to hear what people wanted. Some neighborhoods did not want to be divided,” she explained, recounting the engagement done last summer . While some neighborhoods did not want to be divided, other neighborhoods, like those in north Portland and east of I-205, advocated to be in their own districts to have an opportunity to address the issues in their communities. This is one of the benefits of voting in geographic districts and using ranked-choice voting.

Community members asked about challenges, the cost of the transition, the relationship between the mayor and city administrator, and how election officials plan on relaying results

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Moderator Dr. Marisa Zapata, a professor and co-director of the Institute for Metropolitan Studies at PSU, and community members then closed the event with some questions for panelists.

Two questions, which focused on the transition project’s challenges and cost, were answered by Tate White, a member of the transition team. She highlighted the short timeline for implementation and the number of human resources needed to make the change as some of the project’s greatest challenges. The change in organizational structure affects the City’s 7,000 employees and the transition project must set them and the new  elected officials up for success. Although the charter amendments must be in place by the end of this year, Tate pointed out, “The transition doesn’t end on Jan. 1, 2025. There’s a bit of a phased approach and we have more work ahead.”

Regarding the costs associated with the transition, she reminded audience members of how this transition enables the City to be more forward thinking. “There is a cost to governance. It’s a smaller piece of the pie, but we can’t do things well without an investment.”

Audience members were also interested in the different forms of government explored by the charter commission, which led to a question about the roles and responsibilities of the mayor and city administrator and how these two executives might work together. Dr. Richard Clucas, a political science professor at PSU, elaborated on the separation of powers between the mayor and city administrator and explained that much of the relationship between the mayor and city administrator will depend on the people in those roles. “You want a cooperative system of government, where people are working together.”

The panel ended with a question on building legitimacy in the community around election results and ranked-choice voting, especially if voters are confused on how votes are tabulated.

Grace Ramsey, co-founder of Democracy Rising , an organization supporting the City's voter education campaign, offered some lessons learned in other cities that implemented ranked-choice voting – some cities released results immediately and another city projected each round of tabulation onto city hall so community members could see how votes were distributed. "Voters can accept what they can expect,” she said before encouraging the audience to keep a record of how they voted so they could follow along with the results.

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    Tip 4: Make use of charts and graphs. We all love a good stat. Charts and graphs are a great way to present quantitative evidence and confirm the legitimacy of your claims. They make your presentation more visually appealing and make your data more memorable too. But don't delve too deep into the details.

  2. Document and PowerPoint Templates

    Download includes PowerPoint presentation template files for SD and HD, along with a complete set of University logos for inserting into PowerPoint, if needed. Use the end slide with the system campus wordmark combination whenever possible. Branded Google Slides Templates are also available for all campuses.

  3. Customize 318+ University Presentation Templates Online

    318 templates Create a blank University Presentation Blue and White Professional Science Project Presentation Presentation by Olmos Carlos Cream Purple Abstract Thesis Defense Presentation Presentation by Colllab Supply Beige Aesthetic Neutral Thesis Defense Presentation Presentation by Kuning Jeruk Studio

  4. Free University Google Slides themes and PowerPoint templates

    University Presentation templates Download and edit now our University-related templates! Are you looking for a fresh design for a lesson or maybe you need an elegant template for your thesis defense? In Slidesgo we offer a lot of presentations for students and teachers alike! Science 146 templates Health 116 templates History 74 templates Biology

  5. Structure

    Template for structuring an academic presentation. This MSWord document is a template for structuring a typical academic presentation, it can be adapted and changed if necessary depending on how long the presentation you need to give is. Try to fill it in using full sentences as these will become your slide titles.

  6. How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation

    PowerPoint Best Practices Need to make a PowerPoint for your course? Follow these best practices: Outline your presentation before you get started (just like you would do for a paper). Use visuals to enhance what you are saying. Avoid text-heavy slides. Slides should be limited to 5-7 items, including images.

  7. 6 Tips For Giving a Fabulous Academic Presentation

    Tip #1: Use PowerPoint Judiciously. Images are powerful. Research shows that images help with memory and learning. Use this to your advantage by finding and using images that help you make your point. One trick I have learned is that you can use images that have blank space in them and you can put words in those images.

  8. Structure of a presentation

    Body. The body of the presentation should meet the promises of purpose and information made in the introduction. The structure of the presentation is crucial. Whether you organise: chronologically, by priority, or theme. the body of your talk must proceed logically. The main points should be brought out one by one, with concise and relevant ...

  9. Presentations and posters

    There are a few key points that you should consider with any sort of presenting: What is the format? Is it a poster, a talk with visual material or a video? What is the purpose? Is it to summarise a topic; report the results of an experiment; justify your research approach? Who is your audience?

  10. Structuring your presentation

    Just like other forms of academic writing, a presentation can be divided into three parts: an introduction detailing the purpose and structure of the talk; a body covering the main points; and a conclusion summarising and highlighting the significance of your talk. A template for your talk is given in the Presentations structure document.

  11. Academic presentations: Presentation Design

    1. Don't use one of the themes that comes with PowerPoint Don't be tempted to use one of these built in themes At best they are overused so that your presentation does not stand out, at worse they contain distracting elements and bad colour choices. It is a better idea to use a simple coloured background.

  12. Academic Presentations and Posters

    Last updated: August 2023 General Presentation Advice: (presenting academic research, communicating to a lay audience) Presenting with PowerPoint Academic Poster Design Advice Designing Posters for Specific Disciplines Poster Design Information from UNC Sources Poster Design Software Using PowerPoint to design posters

  13. Public Speaking and Presentations

    Be aware of the ways different types of presentations demand different types of visual aids. Be Aware of Your Body Language. When it comes to giving a presentation, nonverbal communication is equally as important as what you're saying. Having the appropriate posture, gestures, and movement complement the spoken element of your presentation.

  14. University Powerpoint Templates and Google Slides Themes

    What are these university powerpoint templates suitable for? Get these university templates to create engaging presentations to showcase your report in the best way. No Download Limits Free for Any Use No Signups.

  15. FREE University Presentation Templates & Examples

    Impress Your University Peers and Create Your Presentation with Template.net's Free University Presentation Templates. Browse Through Our Website for a Ready-Made Powerpoint Presentation for Student Group Reports, Classroom Introductions, Rubric Presentations, and More. Each Template Comes with Preformatted Layouts from the Front Page to the Last Page of the Slide.

  16. Academic Presentation Slides

    How to improve your PPT slides for an academic presentation at university. It discusses design, fonts, structure, animation, pictures, graphs, and referencin...

  17. PowerPoint Presentations

    Download The Graduate School PowerPoint [potx] Download College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management PowerPoint [potx] Download College of Information and Communications PowerPoint [potx] Download Joseph F. Rice School of Law PowerPoint [potx] Download School of Medicine - Columbia PowerPoint [potx]

  18. PowerPoint Slideshows

    PowerPoint Slideshows Streamline your presentation slideshow—and keep it consistent with the UB brand guidelines—by starting with our PowerPoint template. Need a quick refresher? UB offers training classes on PowerPoint throughout the year. View here. On this page: Master Brand Presentations Brand Extension Presentations UB Pride Point Slides

  19. Presentations

    Presentations. Presentations are a common form of assessment at University, as an individual or group activity, and can be challenging as they require a combination of different skills. Amongst other skills you may need to draw on the ability to: speak confidently in front of an audience. plan and organise how you will communicate complex ideas.

  20. University Introduction Google Slides & PowerPoint Template

    Free Google Slides theme and PowerPoint template. Going from high school to college is a big step in the academic life of any person. Make these new students feel at home studying in your college by using our new free template, whose friendly design can turn your presentation into the best introduction for them.

  21. University Marketing and Communications

    PowerPoint Presentation. This MS Office PowerPoint template can be used to create University-branded presentations. The template consists of a master slide that has various presentation slide layouts, as well as examples and recommendations for color and typography. download 16:9 widescreen format.

  22. APA PowerPoint Slide Presentation

    Note: This page reflects the latest version of the APA Publication Manual (i.e., APA 7), which released in October 2019. The equivalent resource for the older APA 6 style can be found here. Media File: APA PowerPoint Slide Presentation This resource is enhanced by a PowerPoint file. If you have a Microsoft Account, you can view this file with PowerPoint Online.

  23. 5 golden rules of PowerPoint design

    Consider employing the "5-5-5" rule. No more than 5 lines, no more than 5 words, no more than 5 minutes. Think short and sharp memory joggers instead of rambling paragraphs. Where possible, consider replacing text with visuals to represent your point. People remember images more than words. Customize this free minimalist PowerPoint template. 3.

  24. Presentations

    Presentations Giving a presentation? Put the power of the University behind it. Presentation decks represent the University to a variety of audiences, and it's important that they are properly branded, too.

  25. Conferences

    Machine learning approach for physiotherapy assessment [Paper presentation]. 2019 International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication and Control (ICAC3), Mumbai, India.

  26. In community with the Government Transition Advisory Committee

    Government Transition Advisory Committee member Leah Benson holds up a sample ranked-choice voting ballot. Leah Benson, a panelist representing the Government Transition Advisory Committee, reminded the audience that more education on ranked-choice voting will come after the May 2024 primary election. Although ranked-choice voting has removed the need for primaries for city council contests ...