Improving Scientific Presentations

Improving Scientific Presentations is a course directed towards researchers in the natural sciences who want to improve the quality of their scientific presentations among peers, both with virtual and face-to-face audiences. It will allow you to:

• Identify techniques that can help overcome the challenges researchers typically experience when giving oral presentationS;
• Learn how to construct compelling research stories to use as the basis for your presentations;
• Learn how to create professional slides that effectively communicate research findings to your audience;
• Learn how to apply strategies to help you deliver your presentation effectively on the day in both virtual and in-person settings;
• Advance your Scientific Presentations.

This course is composed of 4 modules, with a total duration of 8 hours - 15 minute lessons.

• Module 1: Overcoming your research presentation challenges

  Identify techniques that can help to overcome the challenges that researchers commonly face when creating and delivering oral presentations.

• Module 2: Developing the story behind your talk

  Build compelling research stories to use as the foundation for your presentations.

• Module 3: Building an engaging slide deck

  Create professional slide decks that effectively communicate your research findings to your audience.

• Module 4: Preparing and navigating your talk

  Apply strategies to help you deliver your presentation effectively on the day, in both virtual and face-to-face environments.