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Presentation and quality control in music psychology Richard Parncutt ICMPC10, Sapporo, August 2008 Aims • giving a ppt-talk: general principles – common errors and how to avoid them • revision of individual ppt presentations – learn from concrete examples Find the right level • tutorial character vs. specialist detail • generalities vs. specifics Text on slides clear headings hierarchical structure concise, point form ca. 10-30 words per visual font size at least 20 contrasts in size, color… animation if appropriate acknowledge sources (author, date) Diagrams and tables generally better than text uncluttered - can audience take it all in? acknowledge sources Graphs Uncluttered • audience should understand everything • redraw if necessary Clear axis labels • both measure and unit • font size at least 16 • explain them verbally – Start from a specific point on the graph Acknowledge sources • (author, year) Introduction • • • • summarize what audience already knows add detail from literature present your theme/question in this context emphasize its relevance and implications • explain difficult concepts with examples Examples visual diagram, graph, objet trouvé auditory CD, musical instrument, your voice both video Why present examples? Help audience understand clarify research questions give examples before generalising promote active listening Communicate efficiently more ideas in less time Communication strategies • clear structure – help audience to anticipate content • content – rate of information flow – level between tutorial and specialist – emphasis of important points Improvising the text Concise, clear sentences notes and cards are unnecessary save secret notes in powerpoint? Expand on each point don’t just read it out pause between sections Practise • ask a friend or colleague for feedback Physical interaction • gestures – expression, voice modulation • eye contact – with individuals Respond to audience signals! Is your presentation… – – – – interesting? comprehensible? too loud or soft? too fast or slow? Inform - don‘t infatuate provide: clear, helpful, interesting information avoid: long, complex sentences exaggeration unnecessary jargon unfounded claims destructive criticism Timing Section Introduction Main content Conclusion Duration 5 minutes 10 minutes 5 minutes about 1 minute per slide