For those of you who have presented your seminar topics, this is for you still...there is another round.
Yes, in case you're wondering, there'll be a second round of seminar topics up for grabs next semester -- this is a year-long module, remember? Hooray!
Some suggestions for upcoming HTI presentations:
1) Slides: Less words
Your slides help your audience keep up with your presentation. If they lose track of what you're saying, reading the bulleted/short notes helps them stay engaged. If you speak mumbo-jumbo, and they have no idea what you're saying, scanning the points help them make sense of what's happening, ie what class they're in.
Excessively wordy slides turn your audience off. (Tip: Keep to 7 words max per point)
2) Speak Clearly
Don't mumble. If I've no idea what you're saying, you didn't say anything. Your friends would also be wondering if you're attempting a silent act. Oh yes, if you struggle with volume (and not articulation), please use the mike -- it's covered in your course fees.
Oh yes, please do not read us your slides. We can read for ourselves.
3) Quality Graphics
Please make sure the resolution's great...myopia is infectious.
4) Be Creative
May I suggest that you spare your pals the usual slides-and-talk show. (Notice I didn't end that clause with a '?')
Aah, I'm looking forward to the next presentation.
C'mon, there's no business that's not show business!
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