Slide presentations are one of the main vectors of information in the academic world. Books, blogs, workshops, classes, and how-to videos have been produced to address how to create and deliver effective presentations. The following articles are our take on the topic, and they rest on the idea that presentations (even technical ones) are stories. Our aim isn’t to cover the whole field of slide presentations but to help you—and hopefully motivate you—to become stronger presenters.
- Structuring a Slide Presentation (this is where you build your story)
- Slide Design (this is where you support your story)
- Delivery and Q&A (this is where you deliver your story)
Related articles for slide presentations:
- Elevator Pitch
- Abstract (general)
- Figure Design
- Virtual Presentation
- Public Speaking (from BE Comm Lab)
PhD student Artyom Kossolapov starts his presentation with a show of hands (2019 MIT NSE Graduate Research Expo).