Presentations are a central part of many university courses. Whether you’re doing a 20-minute presentation on your dissertation topic, a two-minute segment with a group, or submitting a video presentation online, chances are you’ll have to give a presentation at some point in your degree. Similarly, once you’ve graduated, nearly ever job involves some kind of public speaking. It’s absolutely essential, then, to learn what you can to improve your presentations.
The best place to start is with our Presentation Design and Delivery slide, which discusses how to plan your presentations, how to explain your ideas clearly, and how to handle nerves!
Presenting Online
Online presentations have their own particular challenges and opportunities. Filming yourself may feel a little strange at first, but there are all sorts of things you can do in a video that you couldn’t do in-person. Check out our Presenting Online Lightning Session for more tips and tricks on how to adjust your presentations for the online environment.
Our video presentation on video presentations also offers a helpful look at the pros and cons of presenting online.
