Training in the Professoriate

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Training in the Professoriate

• Tips for Professional Presentations

Dr. Jack W. Dillwith and Dr. Jacqueline
Fletcher Dept. of Entomology and Plant
Pathology Oklahoma State University Stillwater,
OK 74078
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• I. Types of Presentations
• Breakout Getting on the program
• Titles and Abstracts
• Breakout Your reaction to titles
• Oral Presentations Organization
• Oral Presentations Visual Aids
• Breakout What works and what doesnt
• V. Oral Presentations Preparation and
  Delivery
• Poster Presentations
• Breakout Poster judging

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I. Types of Presentations

• Oral
• Posters

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Oral Presentations

• Professional Meetings
• Contributed Papers
• Invited Papers
• Symposia
• Keynote addresses
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Extension Presentations

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Types of Professional Meetings

• Local Meetings
• eg. Oklahoma Academy of Science
• Regional Meetings
• eg. Southwestern Branch of ESA
• National Meetings
• eg. National ESA Meeting
• Special Topic Meetings
• eg. Keystone Symposia
• International Congresses
• eg. International Congress of Entomology

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Breakout Getting on the Program

• What are the approaches and procedures used to
  get your presentation scheduled at a professional
  meeting?

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• I. Types of Presentations
• Breakout Getting on the program
• Titles and Abstracts
• Breakout Your reaction to titles
• Oral Presentations Organization
• Oral Presentations Visual Aids
• Breakout What works and what doesnt
• V. Oral Presentations Preparation and
  Delivery
• Poster Presentations
• Breakout Poster judging

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II. Titles and Abstracts

• Title selection consider the type of
  presentation and the (desired) audience
• Contributed research paper
• Invited symposium talk
• Seminar
• Keynote address

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The Contributed Research Paper

• Nature of talk
• New research results
• Short (10-15 minute)
• Hope to attract other scientists working in your
  research area
• Title should be businesslike and information-rich
• Consider the following.

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Bacteria
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Bacterial Dissemination
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Transmission of Serratia marcescens
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Squash Bug Transmission of Serratia marcescens
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Squash Bug Transmission of the Plant Pathogen,
Serratia marcescens
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Squash Bug Transmission of the Plant Pathogen,
Serratia marcescens

• The Role of
• Bacterial Surface Adhesins

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The Invited Symposium or Seminar

• Nature of talk
• General review of past and present research
• Longer (25-50 minutes)
• You hope to pique the curiosity of a more general
  audience
• Title can be more general, informal and creative
• Consider the following

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Squash Bug Transmission of the Plant Pathogen,
Serratia marcescens
The Role of Bacterial Surface Adhesins
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Serratia marcescens Niche Specialization by a
Versatile Pathogen
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Bacteria on the Wing Phytopathogens, Vectors,
and Strategies
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Perplexing Paradox Prokaryote Pathogen of
People, Poikilotherms and Pumpkins
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Bacteria on the Loose! Can Your Watermelon Hurt
You?
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The Abstract

• What is the function of the abstract?
• For placement within a meeting session
• To attract your audience
• To serve as a record of the information presented
• Is the abstract published?
• If yes, should be a mini-version of
  presentation
• Include all major paper sections
• Include only data about which you are certain
• If no, minor generalizations may be permissible

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The Abstract

• Checklist of tips (Agron. J. 78720. 1986)
• Abstract sections
• Title
• Byline
• Rationale
• Objectives
• Methods
• Results
• Conclusions

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Breakout Reactions to Titles

• What type of title catches your interest?
• Are there things in a title that turn you off?

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• I. Types of Presentations
• Breakout Getting on the program
• Titles and Abstracts
• Breakout Your reaction to titles
• Oral Presentations Organization
• Oral Presentations Visual Aids
• Breakout What works and what doesnt
• V. Oral Presentations Preparation and
  Delivery
• Poster Presentations
• Breakout Poster judging

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III. Organizing the Talk

• Again, consider the nature of the talk
• Contributed research paper
• Invited symposium talk
• Seminar
• Keynote address

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The Contributed Paper(12-15 minutes)

• This talk is over quickly!
• Message is very focused and clear
• Presentation is honed to a fine degree
• Talk is rehearsed to fit time allowed

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The Intermediate-Length Talk (20-25 minutes)

• The extra 10 min allows greater development of
  your subject
• Additional background information may be used
• More interpretation/ discussion is possible

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The Symposium or Seminar (50 minutes)

• A talk of this length should explore the context
  and impact of your work
• Relative lengths of talk segments can vary
• Relationship to others work is included
• Future/proposed work may be presented

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• I. Types of Presentations
• Breakout Getting on the program
• Titles and Abstracts
• Breakout Your reaction to titles
• Oral Presentations Organization
• Oral Presentations Visual Aids
• Breakout What works and what doesnt
• V. Oral Presentations Preparation and
  Delivery
• Poster Presentations
• Breakout Poster judging

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IV. Oral Presentations Visual Aids

• Computer generated slides
• PowerPoint presentation
• 2x2 slides
• Overhead Transparencies
• Chalk/Dry Erase boards

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How many slides do you need?

• Short talks 1 slide/minute
• Longer talks 25-30 slides/50 minutes

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Slide Design

• Keep it simple
• Cover one topic per slide
• Use pictures to generate interest
• Use simple graphs vs. complex tables

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Lettering

• Use the largest font possible
• Use a single, legible font
• Do not use all capital letters
• Use boldface lettering
• Choose font colors that compliment background

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Training in the Professoriate

• Tips for Professional Presentations

Dr. Jack W. Dillwith and Dr. Jacqueline
Fletcher Dept. of Entomology and Plant
Pathology Oklahoma State University Stillwater,
OK 74078
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Training in the Professoriate

• Tips for Professional Presentations

Dr. Jack W. Dillwith and Dr. Jacqueline
Fletcher Dept. of Entomology and Plant
Pathology Oklahoma State University Stillwater,
OK 74078
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Training in the Professoriate

• Tips for Professional Presentations

Dr. Jack W. Dillwith and Dr. Jacqueline
Fletcher Dept. of Entomology and Plant
Pathology Oklahoma State University Stillwater,
OK 74078
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Training in the Professoriate

• Tips for Professional Presentations

DR. JACK W. DILLWITH AND DR. JACQUELINE
FLETCHER DEPT. OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT
PATHOLOGY OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY STILLWATER,
OK 74078
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Training in the Professoriate

• Tips for Professional Presentations

Dr. Jack W. Dillwith and Dr. Jacqueline
Fletcher Dept. of Entomology and Plant
Pathology Oklahoma State University Stillwater,
OK 74078
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Training in the Professoriate

• Tips for Professional Presentations

Dr. Jack W. Dillwith and Dr. Jacqueline
Fletcher Dept. of Entomology and Plant
Pathology Oklahoma State University Stillwater,
OK 74078
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Slide Backgrounds

• Keep it simple
• Conservative is best
• Use solid colors or one directional fades
• White, black or blue are safe choices
• Avoid busy backgrounds or boarders
• Coordinate text colors with background

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Training in the Professoriate

• Tips for Professional Presentations

Dr. Jack W. Dillwith and Dr. Jacqueline
Fletcher Dept. of Entomology and Plant
Pathology Oklahoma State University Stillwater,
OK 74078
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Fatty Acid Content in Pea Aphids Reared at 10C
in Response to Precocene II Treatment
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Training in the Professoriate

• Tips for Professional Presentations

Dr. Jack W. Dillwith and Dr. Jacqueline
Fletcher Dept. of Entomology and Plant
Pathology Oklahoma State University Stillwater,
OK 74078
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Alfalfa, Medicago sativa L
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Alfalfa, Medicago sativa L
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Alfalfa, Medicago sativa L
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Fatty Acid Content in Pea Aphids Reared at 10C
in Response to Precocene II Treatment
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Fatty Acid Content in Pea Aphids Reared at 10C
in Response to Precocene II Treatment
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Fatty Acid Content in Pea Aphids Reared at 10C
in Response to Precocene II Treatment
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Breakout What works?

• Can font be distracting?
• What are your favorite and least desirable color
  and background combinations for slides?

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• I. Types of Presentations
• Breakout Getting on the program
• Titles and Abstracts
• Breakout Your reaction to titles
• Oral Presentations Organization
• Oral Presentations Visual Aids
• Breakout What works and what doesnt
• V. Oral Presentations Preparation and
  Delivery
• Poster Presentations
• Breakout Poster judging

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V. Preparation and Delivery

• Practice!
• Avoid reading or memorizing your talk, except
• Memorize the STARTING and ENDING statements (but
  they shouldnt sound memorized)
• Prepare slides and practice several days in
  advance this will build confidence

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V. Preparation and Delivery

• Practice! (contd)
• Know your slides and what point(s) you want to
  make with each
• Make a paper copy of your slides for pre-talk
  review
• Time the talk through 2-3 rehearsals do you
  normally speed up or slow down during the real
  presentation?

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V. Preparation and Delivery

• b. Delivery tips
• Confirm equipment compatibility before leaving
  home
• Provide e-file to the session moderator in
  advance, if possible
• Arrive early to check out the room layout, podium
  and lights, laser pointer, microphone, and screen
  position

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V. Preparation and Delivery

• b. Delivery tips (contd)
• Use your slides as prompts to remind you what you
  want to say
• Use your pointer to keep the audience focused,
  dont wave it around
• Glance occasionally at slides but move your eyes
  around the room, making eye contact with audience

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V. Preparation and Delivery

• b. Delivery tips (contd)
• Quell nervous habits (um, tapping or wringing
  pens or pointers, looking at the slides instead
  of the audience, etc)
• Dealings with distractions should be as low-key
  as possible

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V. Preparation and Delivery

• c. Making an impression
• Your dress and grooming send messages to your
  audience about your respect for them. Gauge the
  dress level of your typical audience member and
  try to dress one or two steps more
  professionally.
• Humor can be very effective and make the speaker
  seem more human or a disaster if audience
  members are offended. Use it carefully and if in
  doubt, skip it.

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• I. Types of Presentations
• Breakout Getting on the program
• Titles and Abstracts
• Breakout Your reaction to titles
• Oral Presentations Organization
• Oral Presentations Visual Aids
• Breakout What works and what doesnt
• V. Oral Presentations Preparation and
  Delivery
• Poster Presentations
• Breakout Poster judging

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VI. Posters

• Not a manuscript
• Keep text to a minimum
• Use diagrams and graphs
• Use photographs to attract attention
• Poster must be able to stand alone

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Poster Design

• First determine the poster size
• Choose a simple background color/pattern
• Make sure you have all sections
• Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results and
  Conclusions, References Cited
• Do not forget the acknowledgements
• Avoid busy backgrounds or boarders
• Use the largest practical font and figure size

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Poster Presentation

• Put up poster in correct location/time slot
• Bring your own supply of tacks
• Be at your poster as much as possible
• Prepare handouts/copies of poster
• Be prepared to provide additional details
• Take your poster down on time

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Breakout Poster Judging

• Review the posters on display and determine the
  positive and negative aspects of each.

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Summary

• Take every opportunity to do presentations
• Solicit honest feedback from your peers
• Be a critical observer of other presentations