- Your presentation must be based on your term
paper--regard it as the penultimate draft of your term paper. The topic must be clearly related to the
subject area.
- You should not
read from a prepared statement. Try to have a conversational
style.
- You may use any device that you think will make your
presentation clear and that will engage your audience. You may
use handouts, PowerPoint, or any other
presentational device/technique. Stay away from gimmicks, though.
In the economics profession, we normally use black letters on white
background. Also, if you use PowerPoint make sure to keep the amount of text per
slide to a minimum; and do NOT simply read from the slides.
- Remember that you are explaining
a topic/idea; you are not selling
it. Start with a clear statement of your thesis or the
core question/issue that you will be addressing in your
presentation. Stay away from "opinion"; stick with
evidence-based analysis.
- Make sure that you have a good rapport with your
audience. Face them while you are talking to them. Do
not hide behind the monitor at the lectern.
- Make sure your voice is loud enough so that everyone
in the group can hear you without difficulty. Remember that when
you face the large screen (away from your audience) people will have
difficulty hearing you. Also, when you want to point to something,
point it out on the large screen, NOT on the monitor on the
lectern.
- Be prepared to answer questions related to your
presentation.
- Make sure to stay within your allotted time:
maximum 15
minutes for presentation, and maximum 5-7 minutes for Q&A. Presenters
normally underestimate the amount of time needed to cover their
material. This is not good. Practice your presentation
ahead of time, preferably in front of a friend.
- To sign up for your presentation, click
here.
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