Content

<aside> <img src="/icons/checklist_orange.svg" alt="/icons/checklist_orange.svg" width="40px" /> 1. Topic

• [ ] A brief orientation to the topic is provided
• [ ] The topic and content are of a level appropriate to an academic context
• [ ] The content is ‘pitched’ at an appropriate level for the audience (neither too difficult nor simplistic) </aside>

Organisation of information

<aside> <img src="/icons/checklist_orange.svg" alt="/icons/checklist_orange.svg" width="40px" /> 1. Introduction

• [ ] Is an appropriate length in proportion to the entire presentation
• [ ] A clear statement of thesis or purpose is given
• [ ] Includes an outline or preview of the content </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/checklist_orange.svg" alt="/icons/checklist_orange.svg" width="40px" /> 2. Problem

• [ ] Main points of the problem, who’s the opponent?
• [ ] Information is selected carefully to make your point clearly without too much detail
• [ ] Provide evidences (cause-effect, case studies, statistics, expert opinions) </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/checklist_orange.svg" alt="/icons/checklist_orange.svg" width="40px" /> 3. Solution

• [ ] What’s the insight?
• [ ] Provided [Problem-Solution-Evidence] parts </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/checklist_orange.svg" alt="/icons/checklist_orange.svg" width="40px" /> 4. Original sources

• [ ] Sources are appropriately acknowledged, both verbally and on slides using appropriate reporting structures (e.g. “Einstein in his Theory of Relativity published in 1906 claimed that time is ….”)

Citing & Footnotes

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<aside> <img src="/icons/checklist_orange.svg" alt="/icons/checklist_orange.svg" width="40px" /> 5. Cohesion

• [ ] The different stages of the talk are clearly introduced using appropriate transition signals (e.g. I’d firstly like to begin by… / Let’s now take a look at… / In summing up…)
• [ ] Ideas are logically sequenced </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/checklist_orange.svg" alt="/icons/checklist_orange.svg" width="40px" /> 6. Ending

• [ ] An appropriate summary of the main points is made and the thesis is restated
• [ ] Concluding comments are made in support of the main purpose of the talk </aside>

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Delivery of presentation

<aside> <img src="/icons/checklist_orange.svg" alt="/icons/checklist_orange.svg" width="40px" /> 1. Clarity & coherence

• [ ] The content is coherent and logically presented
• [ ] Information is delivered in a spoken style (with minimal reading or reference to notes)
• [ ] Fillers (e.g. “umm”, “aah”) are not overused </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/checklist_orange.svg" alt="/icons/checklist_orange.svg" width="40px" /> 2. Body language

• [ ] Appropriate eye contact is regularly made with most of the audience
• [ ] Natural body posture and hand gestures are used (i.e. there is fluid movement) </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/checklist_orange.svg" alt="/icons/checklist_orange.svg" width="40px" /> 3. Language

• [ ] Grammar does not impede meaning and sentence structures are accurate
• [ ] Extensive range of vocabulary is used accurately (parallel language is used to avoid repetition)
• [ ] Pronunciation (especially of keywords) is correct
• [ ] Voice is clear and well projected
• [ ] Chunking is effectively employed
• [ ] Intonation and stress on words is natural
• [ ] Pace is appropriate (i.e. ensure that you are not speaking too quickly)

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<aside> <img src="/icons/checklist_orange.svg" alt="/icons/checklist_orange.svg" width="40px" /> 4. Visual aids

• [ ] Visual aids are relevant and used effectively to support the content
• [ ] Visual aids are managed in an organised manner so as not to interrupt the flow of the talk
• [ ] Visual aids are clearly visible (use an appropriate font, color and point size), are not too complicated (may be easily and quickly read) and contain clear headings

<aside> <img src="/icons/report_orange.svg" alt="/icons/report_orange.svg" width="40px" /> NOTE — Creating diagrams

1. Why do we need the diagram? Can we do without it?
2. What’s the key message? What's the decision?
3. Create 3-5 focal points for the eye to travel
4. Remove or move to the background everything else — Do we need that much color? — Can we dim the connecting lines? — Do we need fills and borders?

— If you have 9+ DATA POINTS consider a — LINE CHART

— Line charts

1. Avoid the legend
2. Make sure the trend Is visible
3. 5 lines is the limit

— Arrange diagram values

— Pie Charts

1. Parts should total 100%
2. Please no 3D
3. No legend either
4. 3-6 wedges, no less, no more
5. Don't use them if you need comparisons

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<aside> <img src="/icons/checklist_orange.svg" alt="/icons/checklist_orange.svg" width="40px" /> 5. Discussion

• [ ] An invitation for questions is offered
• [ ] Questions and discussion are handled confidently. Responses that cannot be provided may be followed up later
• [ ] Time is devoted to group discussion and feedback (where necessary) </aside>