Giving Scientific Presentations
Professional Development Office, Dr. Donna Vogel, Instructor
09/10/09, 9:00 - 4:00, Mountcastle Auditorium
Registration: jhmipdo@jhmi.edu
The focus of the workshop is on the content and delivery of a biomedical research presentation. Participants learn how to plan, organize and deliver a scientific research talk that is both accurate and captures the interest of the audience. Participants learn how to use audiovisual aids to enhance their message. Finally, participants learn how to conduct an effective question and answer session. While the workshop focuses on research presentations, it also covers teaching skills, including how to engage listeners. Participants learn strategies for connecting to large audiences as well as for conducting small discussion groups.
Practice sessions:
Following the workshop, participants are encouraged to attend a “skills practice” session.The purpose of the session is to provide each participant with the chance to give a talk and receive feedback. The sessions are videotaped, and participants receive the video of their talk so that they can review their own speaking style. If a participant is not comfortable giving a talk to the group, he/she is welcome to schedule an individual session with the course director.
