School of Graduate Studies

How to Give an Engaging Presentation | GPSC28


Description

Oral presentation skills are essential for every graduate student to successfully convey key aspects of their work in class, at academic conferences, and to potential employers.

This workshop outlines key elements that contribute to effective presentations, including preparation, structure, and delivery. We will discuss how to construct a presentation, as well as select appropriate visual aids, and discuss strategies for delivering a presentation in an engaging manner. The information covered in this workshop applies to both in-person and virtual environments including tips for a professional presentation in a home office setting and effective virtual engagement tools.

The one-time workshop is composed of two main parts: theory and practice. Theory on the essentials of graduate presentation skills will first be presented as students construct a brief presentation in parallel. The theory portion of the workshop will then be followed by an optional opportunity for participants to deliver their constructed, 3-minute presentation among peers, as well as give and receive feedback to each other and from the workshop leader.

Learning Objectives

After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:
  • Prepare for an effective presentation,
  • Identify the elements of an effective presentation, in terms of visual support, presenter approach and the virtual environment,
  • Present their own work in 3-5 minutes,
  • Provide and receive constructive feedback(optional)
Note that time will be allotted during the workshop for students to work on a presentation draft for introducing themselves and their work. No preparation is required prior to attending the workshop, but students are encouraged to attend with any material that may help inform the content of their presentations.

Leaders Information

Busayo is an accomplished educator with over a decade of experience in academia. She spent 10 years as a lecturer in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Yaba College of Technology in Lagos, Nigeria, where she established herself as a dynamic and strategic member of the faculty. During her tenure, she took on multiple roles that demonstrated her commitment to both academic excellence and student success. As a student advisor and secretary of the student project committee, she played a pivotal role in shaping the academic and extracurricular landscape of the department. Her active involvement in curriculum development and leadership in fostering both soft and academic skills among students underscore her passion for holistic education. Currently pursuing a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Concordia University, Busayo continues to expand her academic expertise while simultaneously serving as the lead academic and career consultant at EverythingAcademics. In this role, she helps students and young professionals achieve excellence through academic skills training, personal development, and the cultivation of core competencies essential for success. Her dedication to nurturing talent and promoting academic and personal growth makes her a valuable asset to both the academic community and beyond.



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Event details

Workshop location

Online

Start date

Friday, October 20, 2023

End date

Friday, October 20, 2023

Workshop days

Friday

Time

From 15:00 to 17:00

Instructors

Maxine Iannuccilli

Varda Nisar

Capacity

11 / 30

Registration deadline

Tuesday, October 17, 2023