Advice on Informal Presentations

[laminatedevildoll]

I am giving an informal presentation in front of my research group on the project I've been working on, so using powerpoint is not an option. But, I am not sure if I should just talk and pass around the images I have or print out some main points on paper and stick it on the white board in the room. I'd appreciate anyone's suggestions.

 

[3trQN]

Handouts are allways usefull because they give people something to fiddle with and stare at when their bored listening to you.

Have something funny on the back like "hey if your reading this it means my abillity to captivate my audience is approximatley 0, below you will find some instructions on making a paper airplane from this piece of paper.."

I personally hate bullet points in presentations because they usually just read them out loud, like some parrot, i can read fine thanks and the bullet points are patronising.

If you know what your talking about, you don't need bullet points. Better to just do your thing and say what you got to say, if you aint got nothing to say why the hell are you holding a presentation hmm?

If its a small group, use it to your advantage and get them involved in the presentation, feedback.

These are my opinions, and i have little presentation experience. I hate them, good for catching up on some sleep though.

 

[piercas]

I understand the importance of effectively communicating research findings to a group. In an informal presentation, it is important to strike a balance between engaging your audience and providing clear and concise information. While using PowerPoint may not be an option, there are still effective ways to present your project.

One option is to use visual aids such as images or diagrams to supplement your verbal presentation. These can be passed around the room or displayed on a table for your audience to view. This approach allows for a more interactive and engaging presentation.

Alternatively, you could print out key points or figures from your project and display them on a whiteboard in the room. This allows for a more structured presentation and can help keep your audience focused on the main points of your research.

In either case, it is important to practice your presentation beforehand and ensure that you have a clear and organized flow of information. This will help you to effectively convey your research and engage your audience.

Overall, my suggestion would be to use a combination of both methods - using visual aids and displaying key points on a whiteboard - to create a dynamic and informative presentation. And most importantly, don't forget to engage your audience by maintaining eye contact, using a clear and confident voice, and encouraging questions and discussions. Good luck with your presentation!