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Title Present Your Research!
Course number 2787
Programme 0-Inte del av forskarutbildningsprogram
Language English
Credits 1.5
Notes The course meets the requirements for a general science course.

Date 2023-10-09 -- 2023-10-13
Responsible KI department Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa
Specific entry requirements None
Purpose of the course The purpose of the course is to foster excellence in research communication by empowering doctoral students to communicate their research results more effectively and confidently. The overall aim of the course is to improve the participants’ practical and theoretical skills in designing and delivering convincing research presentations.
Intended learning outcomes After attending the course, the doctoral student should be able to:

1. Plan, design, and deliver a presentation taking both the topic and audience into consideration.
2. Present their research effectively in front of an audience by utilizing delivery skills like body language, vocal variety, pace of speech, and eye contact.
3. Design and use supportive media, e.g., a scientific poster and presentation slides.
4. Build trust and interact with the audience, including answering questions.
5. Use strategies to manage presentation stress to more confidently present their research.
6. Critically assess their own presentations, both in terms of performance and design, as well as that of others.
7. Reflect on own learning and development during the course.
Contents of the course The following topics will be covered:
1. Creating presentations (e.g., elevator pitch, poster, presentation slides) including goal setting, structure, and design.
2. Giving presentations (using a poster and PowerPoint slides) in front of an audience.
3. Use of supportive media to enhance a presentation.
4. Strategies to manage presentation stress and to present with more confidence and clarity as well as remembering what you want to say.
5. Building trust and interacting with the audience, including answering questions.
6. Effective communication with the audience, including body language, posture, vocal variety, pace of speech, eye contact, and addressing different learning styles.
7. Catching the audience’s attention and keeping them engaged.
8. The most common reasons for ineffective presentations and how to avoid them.
9. How to adapt a presentation to different audiences, including language and the choice of illustrations.
10. Keeping the time when presenting.
11. Giving, receiving, and processing constructive feedback on presentations with a focus on personalized guidance.
Teaching and learning activities Lectures, written assignments, workshops, coaching, filming, group work, and practical exercises in groups.
Compulsory elements All parts of the course are mandatory including:
a. Poster presentation
b. Power Point presentation
c. Elevator Pitch
d. Giving feedback on the other students' presentations
e. Filming of own presentation
Examination Formative assessment during active participation in all parts of the course
Summative assessment of
a. Poster presentation including scientific poster,
b. Power Point presentation,
c. Elevator pitch,
d. Filmclip of own presentation
Literature and other teaching material Handouts from lectures.
Number of students 16 - 22
Selection of students Selection will be based on 1) the relevance of the course syllabus for the applicant's doctoral project (according to written motivation), 2) start date of doctoral studies (priority given to earlier start date)
More information The course is in two parallel formats: in-person (in a venue in central Stockholm) and online. Please state your preferences (if any) in the comments field. All lectures are live, real-time, and according to schedule (no pre-recorded lectures).
The scope of the course is research presentations in different contexts and formats. You will practice presenting your research project (or research of your choice) and other topics to approach presentation skills from different angles. This is a highly interactive course with a multitude of exercises aiming at taking your presentations to the next level while identifying your individual strengths. The focus is on developing each student’s authentic and personal style of presenting rather than applying a “one-size-fits-all” template. Furthermore, we will deal with nervousness and other challenges you might face when presenting. The teachers focus on creating a safe environment where the students can practice and try out new presentation approaches and techniques.
Please address ALL questions to: anna.hildenbrand.michelman@ki.se or phone: 0707890607
Additional course leader
Latest course evaluation Course evaluation report
Course responsible Kristina Gemzell Danielsson
Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa
0851772128
Kristina.Gemzell@ki.se
Contact person Anna Hildenbrand Michelman
Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa
070-789 06 07
anna.hildenbrand.michelman@ki.se