Oral Presentation Template:Download(.pptx)

Oral Presentations–Instructions

• Structure the presentation logically and include the following aspects: Title, Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions, Future work & Acknowledgment
• All presenters will be introduced to the audience by the session chair. The audience should always show respect to other peoples' presentations even if they may not agree with their comments.
• Prepare your presentation for 15 minutes in total, so that it will last no more than 12 minutes for presentation, leaving 3 minutes for questions and answers.
• Invited/Keynote/Plenary speakers will have twice this time, 30/45 minutes in total, and they should plan to speak for about 25/40 min, leaving 5 min for questions and answers.
• Rehearse your presentation several times in advance so that you know it will be within the 15/30/45-minute mark.
• There is NO EXCUSE for using more than your allotted time. It is a discourtesy to your audience, the Session Chair and the other speakers to exceed your allotted time.
• If you are not able to present, you can designate an alternate presenter from your list of co-authors to present on your behalf.
• We also recommend that you submit a backup of your recorded Video of your Oral presentation (12-minutes) as the chair persons will be able to share your presentation with the audience in case you are experiencing technical difficulties. Please note that the organizing committee will not be held responsible for any technical issues occurring due to late communication.
• The presenter should prepare a reasonable number of PowerPoint slides, so as not to exceed the time limit. Typically, 1 slide is presented in 1 minute. Slides should not be overcrowded by text and graphics. Too much text should be avoided.
• Special note about videos: If you plan to play a video as part of your presentation, please notify us in advance so that we can check the quality and link in your presentation
• Ensure that you are available at least 30 minutes before the session starts on the day of the conference.
• All presentations will be presented using MS PowerPoint (.pptx). Presentations created using either Excel or Word will not be accepted
• Slides should have an aspect ratio of 16:9 (wide screen) format.
• You may use your institutions logo and conference logo wherever applicable in your presentation slides.

Proper Naming of Files: File names must include the following information separated by underscores. When saving your PPT please do not use symbols or special characters (ie. +/@/ü) in the file name.

File saving Format: Presentation Category_ConferenceShortName_AuthorLastName_AuthorFirstName.ppt

Example: Oral_GMSC2025_Jason_Lee.ppt

Results (10 points) - The results are clear and directly connected to the purpose of the study. The results strictly follow the presentation of the methods. The results provide data without interpretation. …a summary of the data that was collected and the results of the analyses conducted. Be sure not to interpret the data.

Kindly note that the guidelines must be followed accordingly for the preparation of your oral presentation.

Presentation Style- Tips for a good oral presentation

• Structure the presentation logically and include the following aspects: Title, Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions, Future work & Acknowledgment
• Practice your talk enough so that you have flow, but no so much that you have the entire talk memorized. Memorizing your talk will bore you and your audience, as it will be monotonous.
• Use bullet points in your presentation slides rather than paragraphs of text. Avoid using all CAPITAL LETTERS. Use large, clear fonts such as sans serif, Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman, Helvetica. Font Size- > 11
• Keep the background simple. Use contrasting colours – for example either a dark background with light text or a light background with dark text
• Limit your graphics to 1-3 per page as too many can be distracting. Include a good combination of words, pictures, and graphics.
• Speak clearly, loudly and concisely in a quiet place. Be coherent. Do not ramble, play with the pointer, or move around in circles. Make eye contact with the camera members of the audience.
• Dress professionally and avoid wearing colours that blend into the background. Dress up to present with confidence and respect for the audience and the science involved.
• Do not answer questions vaguely. Be polite and graceful. Answer questions in a calm, non-condescending manner; do not argue with or interrupt the questioner. A knowledgeable scientist is specific and accurate with his/her information. Do not go over the time limit.
• Give a presentation that is focused with one underlying message.