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This transferable skills seminar is targeted for researchers (MC, DC and PDs).
Seminar will be conducted in English.

For non-native English speakers, presentations in English may make you nervous.
We are planning to have 1.5h lecture and 30 minutes “Q&A” session. In addition to questions about the content of the lecture, if you have any questions or concerns about English presentations, please feel free to talk to the lecturer!

講演1.5時間と、質疑応答30分を予定しています。
講演内容に関する質問に加えて、英語プレゼンテーションに関する質問や悩みがあれば、ぜひこの機会に講師に相談してみてください。

Outline

1) Essential Information

• Outline of the seminar
• Importance of oral presentation skills for scientists
• The “keys” to an effective presentation: Content & Delivery

2) Content of an Oral Presentation

• Differences between written and spoken English
• Creating effective slides
• Deciding what text to include on your slides

3) Delivery of an Oral Presentation

• Appropriate appearance
• Using natural gestures for effective emphasis
• Speaking with clarity
• Using natural intonation and rhythm

4) Practicing Effectively

• Identifying areas to improve
• Practice methods for improving your presentation
• Available resources

5) Handling the Q & A Session

• Understanding your audience
• Anticipating possible questions
• Responding to difficult questions

6) Conclusion

• Review of the topics covered

Q&A With the Audience (30minutes)

Event details

Lecturer

Mr. Greg Adams / Managing Editor
FORTE Science Communications : Experts in Academic Papers
https://www.fortescience.com/

Profile

Mr. Greg Adams is the Manager of the Production Division at FORTE Science Communications in Tokyo.
FORTE is a global leader in STEM editing, translation, and publishing. Greg is a 15-year veteran of the science communications industry.

In the course of his career, he has edited a wide range of medical and technical papers that have been published in high-impact journals around the world. Based on his extensive experience in the academic publishing industry, ranging from the planning stage to the post-publication stage, Greg has provided practical training on the skills necessary to write research manuscripts to both young researchers and senior scientists at universities, hospitals, and research centers throughout Japan. In addition, he provides behavioral training and coaching in oral presentation skills for both small groups and large audiences.

Seminar date and time

3/9 (Tue.) 13:30-15:30 Online Seminar

Place

Online

Language

English

Target

Hokkaido University graduate school students and postdocs

Application

By 3/2(Tue.) 16:00

Maximum number of participants

90

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Organizer, co-organizer, and supporter

Organizer

Mariko KATAGAKI
Specially Appointed Assistant Professor

I-HoP, Center for Advanced Human Resource Education and Development Human Resource Development, Institute for the Advancement of Graduate Education, Hokkaido University

Co-organized by

• S-cubic
• COFRe
• Consortium for Career Development of Ph.D.

Supported by

Career Center, Hokkaido University