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Midyear Talk Guidance
1. Overall structure of talk
2. Tips for a better slide
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Suggested Structure
1. Title slide Your name, advisor/group, collaborator … funding.
2. Outline (optional) You should at least go over it verbally.
3. Introduction/Motivation Big picture motivation. Specific research objectives.
4. Theory & Methods
5. Results
6. What’s Next ?
6. Conclusion/Outlook Summarize main results. Schedule for future work.
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Suggested Structure
1. Title slide Your name, advisor/group, collaborator … funding.
2. Outline (optional) You should at least go over it verbally.
3. Introduction/Motivation Big picture motivation. Specific research objectives.
4. Theory & Methods
5. Results
6. What’s Next ?
6. Conclusion/Outlook Summarize main results. Schedule for future work.
required
required for long talks
required
variable structureStructure is project and thesis-specific(content is required)
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Recurring Outline Slide
Problem: In long talks, the audience can lose track of the overall direction of the talk.
Audience will tune out, get frustrated, etc ...
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Recurring Outline Slide
Problem: In long talks, the audience can lose track of the overall direction of the talk.
Audience will tune out, get frustrated, etc ...
Solution: Once your done with a section of the talk, briefly show your outline slide to show the talk’s progress.
It provides a breather/pause.
It’s a signal to pay attention again (if you’re lost).
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Midyear Talk Guidance
1. Overall structure of talk
2. Tips for a better slide
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Tips for a better Slide
Use bullet points short sentences, phrases paragraphs should be avoided.
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Tips for a better Slide
Use bullet points short sentences, phrases paragraphs should be avoided.
Avoid formulas use a plot instead. if you do, then annotate it (define all parameters).
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Tips for a better Slide
Use bullet points short sentences, phrases paragraphs should be avoided.
Avoid formulas use a plot instead. if you do, then annotate it (define all parameters).
𝐸 = 𝑚𝑐2
energymass
speed of light
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Tips for a better Slide
Use bullet points short sentences, phrases paragraphs should be avoided.
Avoid formulas use a plot instead. if you do, then annotate it (define all parameters).
𝐸 = 𝑚𝑐2
energymass
speed of light
Animate slides by progressively revealing contents.
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More tips
One big idea/concept/point per slide.
Include a “graphic” on each slide. Helps keep audience’s attention.
Colorful slides.
Avoid crowded slides.
1 - 1.5 minutes per slide.
Avoid derivations. if you must, then “animate” derivation.
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More tips
One big idea/concept/point per slide.
Include a “graphic” on each slide. Helps keep audience’s attention.
Colorful slides.
Avoid crowded slides.
1 - 1.5 minutes per slide.
Avoid derivations. if you must, then “animate” derivation.
e- e-
N N
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References
Cite reference on the slide where it is needed. use small font.
Do not use a “references slide” at the end of talk.
Cite figures from papers, internet art, etc …
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References
Cite reference on the slide where it is needed. use small font.
[wikipedia.org]
Do not use a “references slide” at the end of talk.
Cite figures from papers, internet art, etc …
Effective e--quark couplings C1u & C1d
[figure adapted from Qweak collaboration,
Phys. Rev. Lett. 111, 141803 (2013)]
(isovector)
(iso
scal
ar)
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Practice your Talk
Once: order of magnitude improvement.
2nd time: factor of 3-5 improvement.
3rd time: factor of 2-3 improvement.
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Practice your Talk
Once: order of magnitude improvement.
2nd time: factor of 3-5 improvement.
3rd time: factor of 2-3 improvement.
Don’t memorize talk. practicing helps you at the start of slide.
Notes can be helpful.
Practice with friends. Feedback can identify big improvements.
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Good luck !!!
Come see me if you have questions.
Practice your talk.
Conclusion