Giving Compelling Presentations of Your Research

Description

Many educators find it difficult to adapt their research into a presentation. This is especially true for those who are new to the profession, who are on the tenure track, and must demonstrate their ability to conduct research and disseminate it, not only through scholarly publications but by presentations at local, state, national, and international conferences. Even those who have given presentations previously can find the process challenging especially if an earlier presentation did not go as well as expected.

This "how to" course will provide you with tools and best practices for developing a compelling presentation. It will give you a boost on the process from the selection of appropriate conferences and venues, to helping you overcome the fear of speaking in front of small or large groups. At the conclusion of this course, you should feel comfortable selecting appropriate conferences for your presentation and, once accepted, developing a blueprint for the presentation and having confidence that your presentation will have a positive impact on the audience.

What You Will Learn

Upon successful completion of this micro-course, you will be able to:

• Alleviate one's own fears and anxieties of presenting in front of groups
• Identify the basics for presentation preparation
• Identify audiences and venues for your presentations
• Analyze key parts of a presentation
• Identify best practice for presentations
• Developing a MS PowerPoint of your presentation

Course Policies

Grading and Digital Credentials

To successfully complete the course you will need to score 80% or higher on the final quiz. You have unlimited attempts to complete the quiz. Upon successful completion of the quiz, you will receive your digital credential.

Classroom Access

You will have access to the classroom for up to 30 days from your date of purchase.

Classroom Support

For questions relating to topics such as technical issues, or classroom access, please contact aseidman@cscsr.org

Disclaimer

The Center for the Study of College Student Retention recommends that participants ensure that the content offered meets their individual requirements. All information contained within this course is intended for educational purposes only and is published in good faith and for general information purpose only. The Center for the Study of College Student Retention does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability and accuracy of this information. You are encouraged to consult other sources and confirm the information contained in this site. No single reference or service can take the place of training, education, and experience. This activity does not define a standard of care, nor is it intended to dictate an exclusive course of management. Any action you take upon reliance of the information is strictly at your own risk. The Center for the Study of College Student Retention will not be liable for any losses and/or damages in connection with the use of the website or anything contained within the website. 

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Faculty Bio

Dr. Alan Seidman

Dr. Alan Seidman is founding editor of the Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, a scholarly, refereed SAGE publication. Now in its 25th year of publication, it has been the only journal devoted exclusively to college student retention issues. Dr. Seidman is professor emeritus at Walden University and executive director of the Center for the Study of College Student Retention (www.cscsr.org). The center provides retention resources to individuals and educational institutions. Dr. Seidman has given presentations at local, national, and international conferences as a presenter, plenary and keynote speaker. He has also given presentations at faculty development days and evaluated college and university efforts in his area of specialization, college student retention. He is the recipient of the State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Professional Service and the Walden University Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership Extraordinary Faculty award.

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Curriculum

• Why Present at a Conference?
  A responsibility you assumed when you became a Steward of your Discipline.
  

• Fears and Anxieties Related to Giving Presentations
  Explore fears and anxieties and how to overcome them.
  

• Audiences and Venues for Presentations
  Learn about the various audience and venues for presentations.
  

• Elements of a Good Research Story
  Explore the elements of a research story.
  

• The "Pitch" & Development of a MS PowerPoint
  Development of your verbal and visual presentation.
  

• Conference Goals & Themes, Format and Types of Presentations
  Examine conference goals and themes, formats, and the different types of conference presentations.