Scientific Oral Presentation Techniques

Questions and Answers

To persuade the audience to adopt a particular point of view

To educate the audience about a complex scientific topic

To showcase one's public speaking skills

To present the results of a scientific investigation in an engaging manner (correct)

To make his presentation more interesting and relatable (correct)

To confuse his audience

To provide a brief overview of the scientific method

To establish a personal connection with his audience

4 (correct)

To introduce the problem in a relatable way and encourage listeners to want to know the answers Signup and view all the answers

To summarize the key findings in a condensed version Signup and view all the answers

To add visual appeal and make his presentation more engaging Signup and view all the answers

Keeping it simple and engaging Signup and view all the answers

Tell a personal story about your investigation Signup and view all the answers

Using filler words such as 'like' and 'um' Signup and view all the answers

Because complicated words and confusing statistics put people to sleep Signup and view all the answers

Presenting only the information that relates to your conclusion and story Signup and view all the answers

Because people like pictures and they can tell a story simply Signup and view all the answers

The mathematical details of your investigation Signup and view all the answers

Story, method, results, conclusion Signup and view all the answers

Because it allows you to talk to each individual person Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

A scientific oral presentation is a verbal presentation that presents the results of a scientific investigation, aiming to engage and inform the audience.

A good presentation starts with a captivating introduction, relating to the problem or topic, making the audience curious and interested.
Divide the talk into four parts: introduction, method, results, and conclusion.
Introduction: introduces the problem, encourages curiosity, and sets the tone (about 1 minute).
Method: explains how the answer was found (about 4 minutes).
Results: presents the findings (about 4 minutes).
Conclusion: summarizes the talk, providing a condensed version (about 1 minute).

Tell a personal story, making the presentation more relatable and engaging.
Use simple language, avoiding complicated words and confusing statistics.
Focus on presenting relevant information that supports the conclusion and story.
Use pictures and visuals to convey the message simply and effectively.
Be funny and enthusiastic to keep the audience engaged.

Avoid looking away from the audience, instead, maintain eye contact with individual listeners.
Refrain from using filler words (e.g., "like," "um," "so") and avoid giving excessive mathematical details.
Keep the presentation concise, avoiding unnecessary information.