Online Programs: 6. Presentations

PRESENTATION - COMMUNICATING YOUR PROJECT FINDINGS TO OTHERS - TYPES:

• Research Paper
• Speech
• Group Presentation
• Panel Discussion
• Debate
• Poster Presentation
• PowerPoint
• Screencast
• Website
• News Article
• Publish an E-Book
• Job Interview
• ...

Each of these forms of presentation requires organization plus specific techniques related to appearance/layout, ethical citation of sources, and audience considerations. 

(5 min. in Reflection) What to do?  If you do not yet have needed skills for your presentation (such as how to create a Screencast), allow extra time to learn new skills on your own.  The best time to learn is when you want that new skill - strong motivator.  Do ask around (or ASK US at Watson) for success tips or directions on how to learn any new skill. 

CHECK OUT THESE RESOURCES FOR ADDITIONAL TIPS AND STRATEGIES:

• Research Paper    - Purdue OWL Center http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/679/01/
• Speech - http://www.wikihow.com/Prepare-a-Speech
• Group Presentation - https://jamcarthur.com/2011/11/01/10-tips-for-improving-group-presentations/
• Panel Discussion - http://publicspeaker.hubpages.com/hub/How-To-Prepare-For-and-Stand-Out-During-a-Panel-Discussion
• Debate  - Wittenberg University - Preparing for Debate Tips
• Poster Presentation  http://www.acponline.org/residents_fellows/competitions/abstract/prepare/pos_pres.htm
• PowerPoint  - https://do-prod-webteam-drupalfiles.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/pcedu/s3fs-public/PowerPointTips_ActiveLearning.pdf
• Screencast   -Search online for "Screenr" or "screencast-o-matic"
• Website   -Search online for free website hosts - create your own!
• News Article   - http://homeworktips.about.com/od/paperassignments/a/How-To-Write-A-News-Article.html
• Publish an E-Book   -Search online for helpful advice
• Job Interview - Research the employer, research the industry, research how to be successfully interviewed