Behind the scenes - small tutorial group to help improve your science talks

Aim

To help participants focus on two key aspects of preparation that make a scientific talk sink or succeed: i) clear communication of ideas and ii) audience engagement.

Language

English

For

Anyone giving scientific talks. 4 participants only.

Contents

Participants will learn how to capture and keep the attention of their audience and the importance of emotional commitment. They will work on articulating and clarifying their scientific ideas into a clear and coherent talk that offers itself for polished, professional delivery - whether online or in-person. They will also develop their skills in giving and receiving constructive feedback as a key part of the learning process. 

Please note the course consists of several sessions, and you should be able to attend all of them. This is especially important given the small group of this course.

Study commitment

Participants will give a short pre-prepared presentation online (Zoom) and this presentation will be recorded for viewing in the group.  Please note that your consent to being recorded is a condition of attending the course. Details of the presentation requirements will be circulated to confirmed participants.

There will also be some homework assignments between sessions.

Entry criteria

Given the small group, participants will be selected from among early registrants to create a mixed group. 

Other relevant information

This course is based on the contents of the in-person course Say it so it stays. If you have already attended that course you will find some repetition.

For any issue regarding attendance before or during the course, please note that you should contact the Intervals team directly by sending an email to intervals@prbb.org.

NOTE: Conditions for participating in online courses  

Intervals courses are small, interactive group sessions in which confidential issues are often raised. During the Zoom sessions you must have your camera on, and a microphone ready to participate in the group activities. You should be in a quiet place with a good internet connection. If you are not alone in the room you must wear headphones. If you are unable to meet these conditions you will be asked to leave the course.

Related courses

Principles of scientific data visualization and creating great visual aids

Técnicas actorales para la comunicación científica