Task 1 - Read a small scientific research paper

INTRODUCTORY PART:

• The participants will read a (portion of) a small scientific research paper and watch a corresponding video presenting the findings of this paper to a non-scientific audience. In small groups, the participants discuss how the presenter managed to convey the essential information of the paper. How did they present the story? What metaphors were used? How was the message kept simple?

MAIN PART: 

• The participants will watch a short video where a bad and good example of a presentation are shown. The participants are asked to think about the worst and best presentations that they either witnessed or gave themselves. 

Watch a corresponding video presenting the findings of this paper to a non-scientific audience:

Watch Emily Johnston's Three Minute Thesis UniSA Grand Final winning presentation, 'Mosquito research: saving lives with pantyhose and paperclips' (2014). Emily also won the People's Choice award.: 

FINAL PART:  In small groups, the participants discuss what makes one presentation better than others. 

• How can bad presentations be improved? 
• Can they come up with a list of the most important elements of a good presentation?