森村 久美子、Yolanda Alberto

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1 森村 久美子、Yolanda Alberto
2016/5/31 工学部・工学系研究科全学科共通講義(FEN-CO3001L1) ( ) 科学技術英語　改め Academic Writing 第7回講義 森村　久美子、Yolanda Alberto 東京大学大学院工学系研究科 国際工学教育推進機構　 バイリンガル・キャンパス推進センター Academic Writing

2 Academic Presentation
3 elements to make your presentation successful Logical Structure Delivery Visuals 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

3 Preparing 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

4 プレゼンの準備 Who Why What When Where
誰にプレゼンをするのか。聴衆のバックグラウンド（興味、トピックの知識）は? Why なぜあなたがそこでプレゼンを行うのか? What 何をプレゼンするかを上記に基づき決定する 全てを知っていることは重要だが、論文のすべてをプレゼンしようと思わないこと When プレゼン前、中、後のスケジュールを把握しておく Where プレゼンを行う部屋はどこにあり、どんな様子かを把握しておく Be prepared, be friendly, be professional 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

5 Structure and content Paper Presentation Delivery One way
Bi-directional Repeatability Repeatable Transient Graphs Details Emphasis Tables Complete Brief or None Length 13 words/sentence 4,5 words per line Vocabulary Technical terms Depends on the audience Feedback No Yes Audience Unlimited Immediate 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

6 General Public（一般の人々）
Let’s think about your audience 発表は誰に向けておこなうのか Science club （科学クラブ） Department 研究室. Academic Conference 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

7 Your audience To whom are you going to make it?
Background, Affiliation, Age, Education Knowledge: How much they know about the topic Attitude: Are they interested in the topic? Do they have their opinion? Expectations：Participating actively or passively Number of participants：With a microphone? How big the gesture or voice should be. 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

8 Venue analysis 行き方は？ プランBは？ 早めに行く 会場を点検する 自分の見え方は 音響はマイクは PCはプロジェクターは
会場にいる人は →会場を支配する 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

9 会場分析 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

10 Rules for oral presentation
Show only what is essential. Communicate with audience through at least two channels (visual-auditory). Speak slowly and clearly: Do not try to present too many things. Define clearly your key words. Do not talk about details of mathematical derivation, sample preparation, field monitoring equipment, etc. Finish your talk punctually. 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

11 ビジュアルと声、少なくとも二つの方向から聴衆と意思疎通を図る ゆっくり分かりやすく話す。たくさん詰め込みすぎない
重要なことだけを示す ビジュアルと声、少なくとも二つの方向から聴衆と意思疎通を図る ゆっくり分かりやすく話す。たくさん詰め込みすぎない キーワードは分かりやすく定義する 細かいことを話しすぎない（微分、サンプルの準備、野外調査の設備など） 時間通りに終わる 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

12 Slide Design: Visuals

13 Key slides for your presentation
Add a cover introducing your topic, yourself and your affiliation Add an outline of the content, so the audience can easily identify the topics you will cover In the last slide, include your contact information and open for questions and comments You can use a progress bar if you consider it necessary 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

14 トピック、自分の紹介、所属を書いた表紙をつける 内容の概要を付けて聴衆が内容がどんなものか分かるようにする
最後のスライドにはコンタクトインフォーメーションを加える。そして質疑応答に入る。 プログレスバーは必要に応じて使っても良い 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

15 Readable Test=54 Test=48 Test=44 Test=40 Slide design TEST TEST TEST
4-5 keywords to explain each point (no full sentences on slides) One topic/idea per slide Sufficient contrast Large enough fonts 1-2min per slide TEST TEST Test=54 Test=48 Test=44 Test=40 Test=36 Test=32, Test=28 Test=24 Test=20 Test=18 Test=16 Test=14 Readable 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

16 Advanced Academic Writing 6
2016/5/31 Images Injuries due to falling coconuts Injuries due to falling coconuts Based on a paper by Dr. Peter Barss, published in The Journal of Trauma, 1984 Nov;24(11):990-1. Presented by Adi Andreeva The University of Tokyo Based on a paper by Dr. Peter Barss, published in The Journal of Trauma, 1984 Nov;24(11):990-1. Presented by Adi Andreeva The University of Tokyo Images + text = strong message Careful with background images (image is hard to see and text hard to read) Asymmetry attracts attention 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7 Academic Writing

17 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TOURISM RESEARCH
Int. J. Tourism Res. 6, 251–261 (2004) Published online in Wiley InterScience ( DOI: /jtr.486 ,Cruise Ship Passenger Spending Patterns in Pacific Island Ports Ngaire Douglas1,* and Norman Douglas2 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

18 53 million people cruising in the past decade 2017/05/31
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19 Graphs Simplify your data whenever possible
Give examples to explain complicated graphs Put a self-explanatory title Indicate units clearly Explain clearly EVERYTHING you show Be careful with black-and-white handouts Every curve must be defined clearly; understood in a short time during presentation. Every comment is written horizontally, no need to rotate your head and read vertically. 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

20 短いプレゼン時間中にすぐ分かるよう曲線は明確に定義する。 コメントは水平に書く。頭を回す必要がないように。
データはできる限り簡略に 複雑なグラフは例を示す それだけで分かるようなタイトルをつける 単位ははっきりと示す 見せたものはすべて説明する 白黒のハンドアウトに注意 短いプレゼン時間中にすぐ分かるよう曲線は明確に定義する。 コメントは水平に書く。頭を回す必要がないように。 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

21 Graphs 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

22 Use of Visuals People remember: 10 % of what they read;
20 % of what they hear; 30 % of what they see; 50 % of what they see and hear; 70 % of what they say; and 90 % of what they do and say Metcalf, T. (1997) Listening to your clients, Life Association News, 92(7) p 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

23 Delivery 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

24 Delivery Greet at the front of the room
Stand by the screen (not in front) Screen PC audience 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

25 Attitude 最後に動かすのは人間的要素 誠実さ (integrity) 熱意 (enthusiasm)
専門的技術 (professionalism) 明確さ (clarity) 積極性 (positivity) 自信 (confidence) 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

26 Your presentation has started before you even say a word
When you approach the podium: Be confident(自信をもって） Maintain a good posture(良い姿勢で） Make eye contact with the audience(アイコンタクト） Pause appropriately before beginning to speak Do not rush, give the audience some time to adjust and focus their attention(急がず落ち着いて） 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

27 Eye contact is essential
Screen To establish relationship with the audience To appear more honest and professional To get feedback: are they following you? To stop you from reading your notes point look PC Listen Talk presenter listener look 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

28 Eye contact For a small audience- include as many people as possible
For a large audience, make contact with various parts of the room Don’t go systematically around the room- be random Look at different people across the room for at least 3 sec Move to another person at the end of a phrase/sentence Imagine many one-on-one conversations Don't READ to the audience, TALK to them Focus on people who seem to need it (bored, sleepy, not smiling, etc.) 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

29 Hands and other untamable movements
Advanced Academic Writing 6 2016/5/31 Hands and other untamable movements Keep hands in view　(手は見えるように） Let your gestures flow naturally Don’t do distracting hand motions and don’t move rapidly from one site to another in the room(手の動き、体の動きに注意） Don’t adjust your tie or clothing Don’t sway Don’t slouch Don't stare at the PC/screen/notes Don't look at the screen, use the correct hand to point No leaning on the lectern 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7 Academic Writing

30 Posture まっすぐに立つ (足を組んだり片足を前に出したりしない) かたむかない (stand up straight)
少しは歩いてもよい(don't freeze in one position) 教壇に寄りかからない 揺れない 聴衆のほうを向く 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

31 Voice Make sure you speak CLEARLY.
Never use a monotone- go from slow to fast, loud to soft, humorous to serious. Your tone of voice shows whether you are passionate about your research. Pause before you emphasize a point. Speed up to show excitement. Always have the big picture in your mind. Try to have a WOW point. Sound CONFIDENT. 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

32 速くー遅く、大きくー小さく、ユーモアーまじめ 声の調子で情熱的に取り組んでいるか分かる 強調したいところの前で止まる
はっきりと分かりやすく話す モノトーンの声で話さない。 　速くー遅く、大きくー小さく、ユーモアーまじめ 声の調子で情熱的に取り組んでいるか分かる 強調したいところの前で止まる 興奮を示すにはスピードアップ いつも頭の中にビッグピクチャー(全体像）を WOWポイントがあるように 自信を持って話す 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

33 Appropriate speed 日本語で毎分200-300字が目安 アナウンサーは毎分350字
英語なら100 words以下(70 words説も） 日本人が英語で話すなら10％減の90 words つまり10分で900 wordsしか話せない ゆっくり明瞭に話した方がよい それに操作時間、拍手、アクシデントが入る 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

34 Structure & Content

35 Presentation structure
Catch and keep the attention Mention a great achievement/possibility first Show the “big picture” Discuss the details of your arguments Repeat the main point Make your statement and show your argument Also in Q&A: answer concisely, then expand your answer Introduction:Body:Conclusion=20%:60%:20% 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

36 Q&Aのときは簡潔に答え、それから詳細に Introduction:Body:Conclusion=20%:60%:20%
注意を引き、そのまま持続する 　　－大きな成果を先に 　　－全体像を見せる 　　－論点は詳細に 　　－メインポイントは繰り返す ステートメントを述べ、根拠を示す Q&Aのときは簡潔に答え、それから詳細に Introduction:Body:Conclusion=20%:60%:20% 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

37 Make a story board Introduction Topic Agenda Review Body Methodology
Results Discussion Conclusion Summary Future work 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

38 Organize your content Opening 何について語るか (Goal setting) Introduction
なぜその研究をするのか(Background) Body いかにやったか(Scope, Approach, Methods) 何を学んだか(Results) 何を意味するか（Interpretation/Discussion） Summary/Conclusion まとめ(Restate main points) Closing 将来の計画と展望 (Vision) Questions and Answers 聴衆との対話(Interaction) 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

39 Common mistakes in the structure
Starting from details Following time order Follow the order of the paper Using 起承転結 ("twist", "turn", or "volta") (Introducing a revolutionary new idea/concept near the end) beginning conclusion 起承転結 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

40 Tell them three times approach
Key message Key words and phrases have to be repeated. Be consistent with vocabulary but rephrase the idea many times Introduction Body Conclusion Tell them key message Key message Tell them key message Tell them three times approach 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

41 Q&A session Actively ask for questions/comments right after your presentation; ask for more questions after the first round of questions Prepare for the questions your audience may have Brainstorm Q&As Make extra slides to explain details/algorithms etc. Take notes of each question (for answering, for ideas in your future research, and to show them to your professor later) Repeat (rephrase) the question So the whole audience can hear it So that the asker knows that you (mis)understood Answer to the whole audience (not just to the questioner) 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

42 プレゼンが終わったら質問とコメントがないか尋ねる。 一回終わったらさらにないかとたずねる。
１０－２０の想定質問を考え、そのためのスライドを用意する 質問はノートを取る(答えるときのため、後に研究に生かすため、教授に見せるため） 質問は繰り返す（聴衆に聞こえるように、また自分がちゃんと理解しているのを示すため） 質問者だけでなく聴衆全員に答える 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

43 Transition words Notify your audience that you will move on to the next topic Do not rely on people’s memory. They have forgotten what you mentioned 10 slides ago. Summarize what you have said before and highlight the main point Give audience time to digest what they’ve heard Have smooth transitions and practice enough 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

44 人々の記憶に頼らない。10枚前のスライドのことは覚えていないかも。 先に述べたことをまとめ、メインポイントをハイライトする
聴衆に次に進むことを知らせる 人々の記憶に頼らない。10枚前のスライドのことは覚えていないかも。 先に述べたことをまとめ、メインポイントをハイライトする 聴衆にそれまでに聞いたことを理解する時間を与える トランジションがスムースだと良く練習された感じがする 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

45 Make a small presentation
Make pairs to make a small presentation Talk about a bad day you had and what you learnt from it Use as many expressions as you can, from slides 46 to 57 When you use them, mark them to know how many you could use 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

46 Useful expressions Introduce yourself
My name is X from The University of Y. Today I’d like to present my topic W Thanking the chairman for introducing you Thank you Mr. Chairman Thank you for your kind introduction Mr. Chairman (or: Professor/Doctor/Mister/Miss X) Greeting the audience Good morning/afternoon (ladies and) gentlemen Good morning everybody. Thank you for coming to my talk today 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

47 Presenting your topic Acknowledge important contributors
I did the research I present today in collaboration with my colleagues from <other company/university> who are also present in the audience here today/who could not join us here today. I give this presentation on behalf of X, who, unfortunately, could not make it here today. (If you did not participate in the research) Do not read the title of your presentation, instead: In this presentation I will show you that/why/how/… Before I start my talk, let me ask you: <question> 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

48 Presenting your outline
I will divide my talk into three parts / My talk today consists of three parts: First,… Second,… Finally,…. Let me begin my talk by giving you an explanation on … To start with, I will provide background information on … Next, I will demonstrate … Then I will give you/provide the details of … Once we have discussed … , I will show you … After that, I will take a look at … Then I will move on to … Finally, I will wrap up/summarize this presentation and answer any questions you might have 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

49 Presenting your introduction
A common problem with … is that … It has often be in the news that … Recent studies have shown that … …but it is still unclear how/why/… As you are all aware, … / As you all know, … … This is important because … So, why is this important? Well, (let me tell you) … To solve this problem, we use/propose/investigate/… Currently (the process is as follows) … With the method we propose … We therefore decided to focus on the second issue for now. The two main points of my presentation will therefore be … 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

50 Body Referring As I mentioned before, … As I explained earlier, …
This relates to (the point about) … which I noted in the previous slide. This connects to my previous argument/statement that <your statement> I will touch upon that point in a moment I will explain that in more detail shortly I will expand on that in the next slide I will come back to that later 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

51 Body - Transitions In short, Thus, In conclusion, In summary, Therefore, To conclude, To summarize Furthermore, In addition, Moreover In fact, That is, As a matter of fact, For instance, To illustrate, such as In contrast, however, On the other hand Because, since, For this reason, therefore, as a result, consequently First, Second, First of all, Last, after, After that, Before, Next Similarly, Also, Likewise, both…and, alike, the same as, Although, while, differ from, though, whereas, instead of, except, in spite of, even though, otherwise, unless, still, while, yet Generally, in general, as a general rule, Obviously, naturally, certainly, unquestionably, admittedly, of course, even now, surely 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

52 Body - Transitions So far, we have reviewed/looked at …
Getting back to the problem of … Now, let’s move on to the next point. This leads us to another question of … Having explained/discussed…, next, let’s have a look at… Using this method/algorithm we can now solve/calculate/estimate… As you have seen …, but how about …? So I have explained the theory, but does it work in practice? So, let me show you an example now. To solve this problem, we need a method which is …. Let me show what we came up with. 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

53 Body (graph positions)
As the top-left figure shows, … As you can see in the bottom-right graph, … If we compare the upper and the lower graph, we can see that, … Compared to the left graph, the right one is … Let’s have a closer look at … / Let’s zoom in on the point t=15 / If I enlarge this area we can see … This diagram/flowchart explains how… If we overlay/impose these experimental data on the theoretical/analytical/simulation result, … 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

54 Conclusion Finally, I would like to summarize my presentation
Finally, let me summarize/wrap up my presentation I showed you …, …, and …, so I conclude that … In conclusion, I made the following points: first, …, second, …, and third/finally, …. The results I showed you support/reject my original hypothesis that <your hypothesis> … In closing, I’d like to stress/emphasize that … As you can see, there are some good reasons to... I'd like to leave you with the following conclusion: … 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

55 Advanced Academic Writing 6
2016/5/31 Q&A session And with that I have reached the end of my presentation. OK. That bring us to the end of my presentation. Thank you very much for your (kind) attention. I’d be glad to take/answer any questions now. I believe we have a bit more time for questions and comments now, so please feel free to ask me. The floor is open for discussion. Any comments or questions? Now I am ready to answer your questions, if any. I would like to open the floor for discussion now, so can I have the first question or comment please? (Are there) any questions or comments? Don’t say that’s all 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7 Academic Writing

56 Confirming the question
Your question is … If I understand correctly, his/her/your/the question is … So you ask whether … is that correct? Do you mean to ask … ? I’m sorry, could you repeat your question please? (asker will say the same again) I’m afraid I don’t understand your question, could you rephrase it, please? (asker will use different words to say the same) Sorry, could you please slow down a little? (if you cannot catch it because (s)he speaks too fast) Mr. Chairman, could you help me, please? I’m sorry, it is difficult for me to understand your question. Could we discuss it after the session is over? 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

57 Answering the question
That’s a (very) good/important/interesting question Thank you for bringing up that point Well, I’m glad that you ask (show additional slide you prepared) I’m sorry that I could not make that point clear, but actually … In our research we assumed that … so I think you will agree with me that in that case …. Yes, we also believe this is an important point and we are planning to take this into account in our future works. I am not sure, I can look it up for you and get back to you later. I haven’t considered that point yet. Thank you. Thank you for your suggestion. … does that answer your question? Are there any other questions (or comments)? 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

58 Technique by IEEE Use eye contact
Develop a positive attitude and relaxed style. Don’t read your paper. Don’t memorize your paper. Be enthusiastic about the topic. Don’t hide behind a tangled web of technical terms. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers David F. Beer, Writing and Speaking in the Technology Professions, IEEE Press, 1992 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

59 What if I forgot what I want to say?
2016/5/31 What if I forgot what I want to say? Good Use Index cards Look at PC screen Look at handout Look at Projection screen Look at the ceiling and try to think Bad 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7 Academic Writing

60 Practice Practice Practice 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

61 Academic Presentationの内容
2016/5/31 Academic Presentationの内容 回数 日 内容 第8回 6/7 Presentation 演習1 第9回 6/14 Presentation 演習2 第10回 6/21 Presentation 演習3 第11回 6/28 Presentation 演習4 第12回 7/5 Presentation 演習5 第13回 7/12 Presentation 演習6 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7 Academic Writing

62 Academic Presentation Evaluation Policy
クラス分けやインストラクターはこちらが決めます 二回の発表を同じテーマで行う 一回目の発表の際のコメントや修正点を反映して二回目の発表を行う 一回目と二回目の差を重視 発表の無い週も出席してコメントや質問をする(参加度を重視）　学会等は公欠とみなす 2017/05/31 Academic Writing 7

63 Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5
PODIUM Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 2017/5/31 Academic Writing 7

64 Class 1 Class2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5
2016/5/31 PODIUM Class 1 Class2 誰がe bag を 324 からとってくるか 発表できない週は責任を持って誰か代わりを探す 我々にも伝えてください 出席にチェックをする Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 2017/5/31 Academic Writing 7 Academic Writing

65 Class information Class Room Instructor Email 1 324 C Russell Pollard
Cc: 2 324 B Svetlana Kagermazowa 3 123 Brian Wood 4 84 Jennifer O’Quinn 5 85 William Tillotson 2017/5/31 Academic Writing 7

66 Now that you’re in your group…
Meet the members Decide who will pick up e-bag at 324 next week and who will you present Switch with someone if you can’t present on the assigned date (notify us!) Sign your attendance While waiting, talk with someone you DON’T know. 2017/5/31 Academic Writing 7

67 Classroom & Set-up Look at the table or the syllabus
and check your room number. 1 person per group should pick up a bag with equipment from our office (Eng. Bldg 8, room 324 only accessible from the 2nd floor) and set-up the equipment BEFORE the class starts. 2017/5/31 Academic Writing 7

68 Check your class Let us know: ・発表日を確認してどうしても無理な場合はグループ内で相談
発表の順番を代わってもらったときはインストラクターと　こちらのオフィスにも連絡すること （空き時間ができてしまうとみんなに迷惑をかける） E-bagを誰が8-324に取りに来るのか? （みつけにくいところにあります） 2017/5/31 Academic Writing 7

69 E-bag cables PC Bell Timer Projector 2017/5/31 Academic Writing 7

70 Syllabus for Academic Presentation
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71 Presentation practice in groups
First round: 6/7, 6/14, 6/ TODAY Second round: 6/28, 7/5, 7/12  x 5 class rooms Projector 2017/5/31 Academic Writing 7

72 Flow of the class You must attend all 6 presentation practice classes.
If you can't attend a class, mail to Make a presentation & print handouts Send a PDF file of your presentation to your instructor by the FRIDAY before your presentation (NOT to the above address, to your group’s native English instructor) Get the equipment bag (e-bag) from our office (324-8th bldg) before the class starts 3 presenters per day (10min +15min Q&A), others listen. You have to make 2 comments and ask 2 questions each day Return the equipment bag (e-bag) to our office 2017/5/31 Academic Writing 7

73 Flow of the class 6回のプレゼンに必ず出席すること（自分の発表でなくても）
出席できない場合はメールを PDF fileをインストラクターに発表前の金曜日までに送る (メールアドレスはシラバスに記載、グループごとに異なる) 発表者はプレゼンテーション（PPT)を準備しhandoutsを 　　グループメンバー＋2人分印刷して持ってくる E-bagを8号館324から取ってくる (caution: hard to find) 一日に3-4 presenters　(10min +10min Q&A+advice). 毎回2 comments and 2 questionsを行うのは必須 E-bagをofficeに返却する(assigned person) 2017/5/31 Academic Writing 7

74 Presentation topic  General engineers, not specialists of your field!
Present about your research topic if you already have one If you don’t have a topic, choose a journal paper to present it Make only 8-12 slides, but feel free to add extra slides for Q&A Prepare handouts for your audience 2nd round of presentations: Present on the SAME topic, after improving your presentation according to feedback comments, Q&A, and self-reflection. Know your audience:  General engineers, not specialists of your field! 2017/5/31 Academic Writing 7

75 Presentation topic Master & Doctor students: Bachelor students:
research topicについて発表する Bachelor students: まだ実験テーマがない人は分野の論文を読んで著者になりきり発表 2 順目の発表 (July): おなじトピックについて発表する インストラクターやグループメンバーのフィードバックやコメント、Q&Aや反省を元に改善したもの Know your audience:  General engineers, not specialists! 2017/5/31 Academic Writing 7

76 Evaluation See separate handout
Your teacher will use this form to evaluate your presentation Improvement from the first presentation will be highly valued See separate handout 2017/5/31 Academic Writing 7

77 Evaluation See separate handout プレゼンの評価には、このフォームが用いられる （内容を知っておくこと）
2016/5/31 Evaluation プレゼンの評価には、このフォームが用いられる （内容を知っておくこと） 一回目と2回目の評価の差も大きく考慮する See separate handout 2017/5/31 Academic Writing 7 Academic Writing

78 Preparing for your presentation
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79 Before your presentation
Know the room for your group Send your presentation to the given in the syllabus by the previous Friday Make sure you have your presentation stored in a USB and other device, so you’re prepared Select a person to collect the e-bag before the class Come early on your presentation day to ensure that your presentation is working in the computer provided (video, audio) Bring handouts for your group 2017/5/31 Academic Writing 7

80 After your presentation
Ask if there are questions for you (twice) Answer the questions briefly Write down the feedback from your classmates and instructor Make sure you use all that feedback for your next presentation After receiving the evaluation from your instructor, address all of her/his comments 2017/5/31 Academic Writing 7

81 When you’re part of the audience
Listen carefully to others presentations, make notes to ask questions later Ask questions (at least 2 per class) Give feedback to your classmates, first provide comments on the good things that you observed during the presentation and then point out what they can improve. Be respectful and courteous. 2017/5/31 Academic Writing 7

82 Useful links "How to give a good research talk“ by Simon Peyton Jones, John Launchbury, John Hughes, SIGPLAN Notices 28(11), Nov 1993. “A short guide to the oral presentation in English” by Martha Grand. Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Ingénieurs Electriciens de Grenoble (ENSIEG) “Presentation Phrasebook” by Patrick McMahon. EnglishforUniversity.Com “Successful Oral and Poster Presentations” by J.W. Niemantsverdriet. European Federation of Catalysis Societies (EFCATS) 2017/5/31 Academic Writing 7