Moore Module: Presentations

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The phrase 'giving a presentation' strikes fear into the hearts of many but being able to do so is a valuable skill within academia and beyond. This module will guide you through everything you need to know in order to design and deliver an effective presentation, no matter what your focus and skill level.

This self-paced, interactive module allows learners to consider what they are trying to achieve with their presentation and how to design a solution that fits this need. It cover essential areas such as how to design effective slides, choosing and dealing with technology and overcoming nerves.

• PhD students
• Academic staff

This module covers the following topics:

• Planning your presentation message.
• Developing engaging slides.
• Using tools to create your presentation.
• Accessibility and readability.
• Dealing with nerves.
• Avoiding tech problems.

At the end of the module, learners will be able to :

• Plan engaging content for your presentation.
• Design effective visual slides.
• Develop an effective method of professional delivery.
• Understand the different presentation tools available.
• Develop strategies to deal with common problems.

The module will remain available for all and learners are free to complete it at their own pace. Registering via this website allows you to add the module to your University training record.

The module can be accessed here.