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I-HoP : Improving Your Oral Presentation Skills 英語プレゼンテーションセミナー(7/30)

This transferable skills seminar is targeted for researchers (MC, DC, PD, Faculty member/staff).
Seminar will be conducted in English.
This Transferable Skills Seminar, “Improving Your Oral Presentation Skills”, is intended primarily for young researchers who are going to give a presentation in near future.

■ Outline
1) Prioritizing Effective Communication
-Communicating is more important than flawless English.
-Convey ideas effectively rather than strive for linguistic perfection
-Simplify complex concepts for easier understanding

2) Creating Content for 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) Effective Practice Methods
-Identifying areas to improve
-Practice methods for improving your presentation

5) Handling the Q & A Session
-Understanding your audience
-Anticipating possible questions
-Responding to difficult questions

Q&A With the Audience


■ Lecturer
Mr. Greg Adams / Managing Editor
FORTE Science Communications : English Editing Experts for Academic Papers
https://www.fortescience.com/
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
2024/7/30 (Tue.) 15:00-16:30

■ Place
Online (Zoom video Webinar)

■ Target
Hokkaido University graduate school students, postdocs and faculty member/staff

■ Application
By 7/23 (Tue.)  16:00

■ Maximum number of participants
150

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