Presentation guide

How to give a good scientific presentation

Why giving a presentation is important Scientific communication is essential for helping us to understand the world. Researchers who discover the wonders of science must tell someone about their findings in clear terms. Scientists must communicate their findings about new discoveries to add to the pool of scientific knowledge. Remember that most of the people in your audience will know less than you about your subject.

Parts of a presentation

Your presentation will be far more interesting and appreciated if you consider the following instructions:

Your slides:

• Give a short general introduction for those who are not exactly from your field of research.

• Select several major points of your work and present them clearly. Your audience cannot absorb more within 15 min.

• Use illustrating cartoons and simple figures to ensure comprehension.

• Use keywords and short comments on your slides. Avoid long texts.

• Plot clear diagrams with understandable labels. Avoid overcrowded
graphics with long legends.

• Clearly state your conclusions on what hypotheses were proven or what was improved by your research.

Your talk:

• Rehearse your presentation in front of an audience.

• Make sure you are able to stay within the 15 min. time limit.

• Speak slowly, loudly and clearly. Use short sentences, they are easier to understand.

• Remember that most of the people in your audience will know less than you about
your subject, thus keep it as simple as possible.

• Restrict yourself to one slide per 2 min.