XDOC2007 Conference presentations (2 cr)

Presenting at conferences constitutes an invaluable opportunity for doctoral researchers at all stages to communicate their research. Lately, a variety of new presentation formats, including work-in-progress papers (WIPs), lightning papers, and online presentations, have gained in popularity. This course helps PhD researchers to plan, prepare, and deliver the presentation of their choice, including traditional conference presentations. Participants are given the opportunity to provide and receive peer feedback.

Main content:

• Common types of conference presentations (CPs) and their structure.
• Tips for presenting at CPs.
• CP introductions and attention getters.
• The body of CPs – sequencing your evidence to support your claims.
• Powerful conclusions.

On completion of the course, participants are expected to…

• give a well-structured presentation that effectively communicates their research findings to the audience.
• use self-assessment and peer feedback to identify particular strengths and areas for improvement.
• both conduct and participate in Q/A sessions at mock conference presentations.

For any questions concerning this course, please contact the course-specific responsible teacher and not the curriculum-level responsible teacher whose contact information you see on this page. You can find the course teachers and their contact information by going to Completion methods -> Teaching -> Basic Information.