At this point in the project, you've done most of the work. You've read, evaluated, synthesized, drafted, and created a complete poster. Now, you get to share what you learned with your classmates!
Feel free to reach out to me as a practice presentation. I can help you get comfortable with presenting. My tips:
- Write a script
- Rehearse
- Practice out loud
- You want to sound knowledgeable but conversational, not like you are just reading word for word in a monotone
- Time yourself (most people underestimate how long a presentation takes)
- Slow down and take a breath
- You can start and stop in Canvas Studio. Use this to your advantage if you need to collect your thoughts or get a drink of water.
- Never underestimate the ways "real life" speaking can translate to an online presentation
- Smile, make eye contact with your camera, wear a professional outfit, whatever makes you feel at your best
- As a personal anecdote, I went through several video interviews before I got this job at UTMartin. I always wore my favorite professional heels, even though no interviewer would see my full outfit, because it made me feel confident and prepared.
