In our last post we talked about designing, which is the second stage of a presentation and should be done weeks in advance. For this post, we'll introduce the third stage of a presentation: practicing. You should start practicing your presentation weeks to days in advance of your talk. There are a few important points to to think about when you are practicing your presentation:
- Memorize Your Visuals - This will help you keep your eyes on the audience.
- Remember Your Three Main Points - We talked about having three main points in our last post. Be sure to know your three main points, stick to them, and reinforce the ideas behind them.
- Practice Out Loud - Be sure to practice your presentation out loud so you know how long it will take and what you plan to say at a precise point in time. It is also a great idea to practice in front of friends, colleagues, and family members. Doing this ensures that your message is clear to different audiences.
Extra Credit/Fun:
A funny video on Power Point presentations by Don McMillan. Also, the most recent special issue of Science focuses on science communication! There are several interesting articles on improving scientific communication and on other important communication related issues in science.
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