logging in or signing up UACES European Studies Research Work aSGuest31184 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 23 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (1) Dislike it (0) Added: November 12, 2009 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript PRESENTING YOUR WORK:CONFERENCE PAPERS : PRESENTING YOUR WORK:CONFERENCE PAPERS UACES European Studies Research Students’ Conference 2009 London, 9 November 2009 Simona Guerra School of Politics and International Relations University of Nottingham simona.guerra@nottingham.ac.uk STRUCTURE : STRUCTURE (Firstly) Always present your presentation structure Why, when, what How Tips WHY : WHY You have embarked on a PhD… Getting feedback on your research To know PhD researchers / academics working in (and outside) your area Networking opportunity WHEN & WHAT : WHEN & WHAT It depends: first, second year? - Do you have a paper? Start with a graduate students’ conference (UACES Graduate Students’ Conference), but… Does your paper fit the conference? HOW (1) : HOW (1) Find out what is required (call for papers; single papers; panels) Abstract (stick to the word limit!) Your title Check the deadlines HOW (2) : HOW (2) Prepare your paper ahead of time (!) Check (ask if/for) if you can use a ppt presentation (but be prepared if technology fails!) Time allocation (15-20mns) HOW (3) : HOW (3) Dress fairly formally Don’t try and say too much/Don’t overload your slides Structure your presentation, you cannot say everything, select your main points and make it simple (any technical term?) HOW (4) : HOW (4) Practice your presentation, don’t speak too quickly, remember what you cannot miss out The more you read it, the more you will be familiar with it (…but if it is one of your PhD chapters…) Prepare for the conference room HOW (5) : HOW (5) Eye contact with the audience (but keep an eye on your time) If you use a ppt presentation, do not overload your slides and add your institution and email at the beginning of your presentation Don’t be too hard on yourself! Practice helps HOW (6) : HOW (6) Take notes on comments (write down your questions, but don’t worry if there aren’t any) If you do not understand a question, you can ask if it can be rephrased (and don’t worry if you do not know the answer!) Do not rush off, enjoy the conference, you may collect further feedback during the break… FINAL TIPS : FINAL TIPS Chair/Discussant Keep a record of your paper presentations (CV), who presented (may want to get in touch) Enjoy your conference paper! (You are the expert on your research!) You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
UACES European Studies Research Work aSGuest31184 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 23 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (1) Dislike it (0) Added: November 12, 2009 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript PRESENTING YOUR WORK:CONFERENCE PAPERS : PRESENTING YOUR WORK:CONFERENCE PAPERS UACES European Studies Research Students’ Conference 2009 London, 9 November 2009 Simona Guerra School of Politics and International Relations University of Nottingham simona.guerra@nottingham.ac.uk STRUCTURE : STRUCTURE (Firstly) Always present your presentation structure Why, when, what How Tips WHY : WHY You have embarked on a PhD… Getting feedback on your research To know PhD researchers / academics working in (and outside) your area Networking opportunity WHEN & WHAT : WHEN & WHAT It depends: first, second year? - Do you have a paper? Start with a graduate students’ conference (UACES Graduate Students’ Conference), but… Does your paper fit the conference? HOW (1) : HOW (1) Find out what is required (call for papers; single papers; panels) Abstract (stick to the word limit!) Your title Check the deadlines HOW (2) : HOW (2) Prepare your paper ahead of time (!) Check (ask if/for) if you can use a ppt presentation (but be prepared if technology fails!) Time allocation (15-20mns) HOW (3) : HOW (3) Dress fairly formally Don’t try and say too much/Don’t overload your slides Structure your presentation, you cannot say everything, select your main points and make it simple (any technical term?) HOW (4) : HOW (4) Practice your presentation, don’t speak too quickly, remember what you cannot miss out The more you read it, the more you will be familiar with it (…but if it is one of your PhD chapters…) Prepare for the conference room HOW (5) : HOW (5) Eye contact with the audience (but keep an eye on your time) If you use a ppt presentation, do not overload your slides and add your institution and email at the beginning of your presentation Don’t be too hard on yourself! Practice helps HOW (6) : HOW (6) Take notes on comments (write down your questions, but don’t worry if there aren’t any) If you do not understand a question, you can ask if it can be rephrased (and don’t worry if you do not know the answer!) Do not rush off, enjoy the conference, you may collect further feedback during the break… FINAL TIPS : FINAL TIPS Chair/Discussant Keep a record of your paper presentations (CV), who presented (may want to get in touch) Enjoy your conference paper! (You are the expert on your research!)