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Questions to ask yourself before you write your talk, 1. how much time do you have, 2. who will you speak to, 3. what do you want the audience to learn from your talk, step 1: outline your presentation, step 2: plan your presentation slides, step 3: make the presentation slides, slide design, text elements, animations and transitions, step 4: practice your presentation, final thoughts, frequently asked questions about preparing scientific presentations, related articles.

A good scientific presentation achieves three things: you communicate the science clearly, your research leaves a lasting impression on your audience, and you enhance your reputation as a scientist.

But, what is the best way to prepare for a scientific presentation? How do you start writing a talk? What details do you include, and what do you leave out?

It’s tempting to launch into making lots of slides. But, starting with the slides can mean you neglect the narrative of your presentation, resulting in an overly detailed, boring talk.

The key to making an engaging scientific presentation is to prepare the narrative of your talk before beginning to construct your presentation slides. Planning your talk will ensure that you tell a clear, compelling scientific story that will engage the audience.

In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know to make a good oral scientific presentation, including:

• The different types of oral scientific presentations and how they are delivered;
• How to outline a scientific presentation;
• How to make slides for a scientific presentation.

Our advice results from delving into the literature on writing scientific talks and from our own experiences as scientists in giving and listening to presentations. We provide tips and best practices for giving scientific talks in a separate post.

There are two main types of scientific talks:

• Your talk focuses on a single study . Typically, you tell the story of a single scientific paper. This format is common for short talks at contributed sessions in conferences.
• Your talk describes multiple studies. You tell the story of multiple scientific papers. It is crucial to have a theme that unites the studies, for example, an overarching question or problem statement, with each study representing specific but different variations of the same theme. Typically, PhD defenses, invited seminars, lectures, or talks for a prospective employer (i.e., “job talks”) fall into this category.

➡️ Learn how to prepare an excellent thesis defense

The length of time you are allotted for your talk will determine whether you will discuss a single study or multiple studies, and which details to include in your story.

The background and interests of your audience will determine the narrative direction of your talk, and what devices you will use to get their attention. Will you be speaking to people specializing in your field, or will the audience also contain people from disciplines other than your own? To reach non-specialists, you will need to discuss the broader implications of your study outside your field.

The needs of the audience will also determine what technical details you will include, and the language you will use. For example, an undergraduate audience will have different needs than an audience of seasoned academics. Students will require a more comprehensive overview of background information and explanations of jargon but will need less technical methodological details.

Your goal is to speak to the majority. But, make your talk accessible to the least knowledgeable person in the room.

This is called the thesis statement, or simply the “take-home message”. Having listened to your talk, what message do you want the audience to take away from your presentation? Describe the main idea in one or two sentences. You want this theme to be present throughout your presentation. Again, the thesis statement will depend on the audience and the type of talk you are giving.

Your thesis statement will drive the narrative for your talk. By deciding the take-home message you want to convince the audience of as a result of listening to your talk, you decide how the story of your talk will flow and how you will navigate its twists and turns. The thesis statement tells you the results you need to show, which subsequently tells you the methods or studies you need to describe, which decides the angle you take in your introduction.

➡️ Learn how to write a thesis statement

The goal of your talk is that the audience leaves afterward with a clear understanding of the key take-away message of your research. To achieve that goal, you need to tell a coherent, logical story that conveys your thesis statement throughout the presentation. You can tell your story through careful preparation of your talk.

Preparation of a scientific presentation involves three separate stages: outlining the scientific narrative, preparing slides, and practicing your delivery. Making the slides of your talk without first planning what you are going to say is inefficient.

Here, we provide a 4 step guide to writing your scientific presentation:

• Outline your presentation
• Plan your presentation slides
• Make the presentation slides
• Practice your presentation

Writing an outline helps you consider the key pieces of your talk and how they fit together from the beginning, preventing you from forgetting any important details. It also means you avoid changing the order of your slides multiple times, saving you time.

Plan your talk as discrete sections. In the table below, we describe the sections for a single study talk vs. a talk discussing multiple studies:

The following tips apply when writing the outline of a single study talk. You can easily adapt this framework if you are writing a talk discussing multiple studies.

Introduction: Writing the introduction can be the hardest part of writing a talk. And when giving it, it’s the point where you might be at your most nervous. But preparing a good, concise introduction will settle your nerves.

The introduction tells the audience the story of why you studied your topic. A good introduction succinctly achieves four things, in the following order.

• It gives a broad perspective on the problem or topic for people in the audience who may be outside your discipline (i.e., it explains the big-picture problem motivating your study).
• It describes why you did the study, and why the audience should care.
• It gives a brief indication of how your study addressed the problem and provides the necessary background information that the audience needs to understand your work.
• It indicates what the audience will learn from the talk, and prepares them for what will come next.

A good introduction not only gives the big picture and motivations behind your study but also concisely sets the stage for what the audience will learn from the talk (e.g., the questions your work answers, and/or the hypotheses that your work tests). The end of the introduction will lead to a natural transition to the methods.

Give a broad perspective on the problem. The easiest way to start with the big picture is to think of a hook for the first slide of your presentation. A hook is an opening that gets the audience’s attention and gets them interested in your story. In science, this might take the form of a why, or a how question, or it could be a statement about a major problem or open question in your field. Other examples of hooks include quotes, short anecdotes, or interesting statistics.

Why should the audience care? Next, decide on the angle you are going to take on your hook that links to the thesis of your talk. In other words, you need to set the context, i.e., explain why the audience should care. For example, you may introduce an observation from nature, a pattern in experimental data, or a theory that you want to test. The audience must understand your motivations for the study.

Supplementary details. Once you have established the hook and angle, you need to include supplementary details to support them. For example, you might state your hypothesis. Then go into previous work and the current state of knowledge. Include citations of these studies. If you need to introduce some technical methodological details, theory, or jargon, do it here.

Conclude your introduction. The motivation for the work and background information should set the stage for the conclusion of the introduction, where you describe the goals of your study, and any hypotheses or predictions. Let the audience know what they are going to learn.

Methods: The audience will use your description of the methods to assess the approach you took in your study and to decide whether your findings are credible. Tell the story of your methods in chronological order. Use visuals to describe your methods as much as possible. If you have equations, make sure to take the time to explain them. Decide what methods to include and how you will show them. You need enough detail so that your audience will understand what you did and therefore can evaluate your approach, but avoid including superfluous details that do not support your main idea. You want to avoid the common mistake of including too much data, as the audience can read the paper(s) later.

Results: This is the evidence you present for your thesis. The audience will use the results to evaluate the support for your main idea. Choose the most important and interesting results—those that support your thesis. You don’t need to present all the results from your study (indeed, you most likely won’t have time to present them all). Break down complex results into digestible pieces, e.g., comparisons over multiple slides (more tips in the next section).

Summary: Summarize your main findings. Displaying your main findings through visuals can be effective. Emphasize the new contributions to scientific knowledge that your work makes.

Conclusion: Complete the circle by relating your conclusions to the big picture topic in your introduction—and your hook, if possible. It’s important to describe any alternative explanations for your findings. You might also speculate on future directions arising from your research. The slides that comprise your conclusion do not need to state “conclusion”. Rather, the concluding slide title should be a declarative sentence linking back to the big picture problem and your main idea.

It’s important to end well by planning a strong closure to your talk, after which you will thank the audience. Your closing statement should relate to your thesis, perhaps by stating it differently or memorably. Avoid ending awkwardly by memorizing your closing sentence.

By now, you have an outline of the story of your talk, which you can use to plan your slides. Your slides should complement and enhance what you will say. Use the following steps to prepare your slides.

• Write the slide titles to match your talk outline. These should be clear and informative declarative sentences that succinctly give the main idea of the slide (e.g., don’t use “Methods” as a slide title). Have one major idea per slide. In a YouTube talk on designing effective slides , researcher Michael Alley shows examples of instructive slide titles.
• Decide how you will convey the main idea of the slide (e.g., what figures, photographs, equations, statistics, references, or other elements you will need). The body of the slide should support the slide’s main idea.
• Under each slide title, outline what you want to say, in bullet points.

In sum, for each slide, prepare a title that summarizes its major idea, a list of visual elements, and a summary of the points you will make. Ensure each slide connects to your thesis. If it doesn’t, then you don’t need the slide.

Slides for scientific presentations have three major components: text (including labels and legends), graphics, and equations. Here, we give tips on how to present each of these components.

• Have an informative title slide. Include the names of all coauthors and their affiliations. Include an attractive image relating to your study.
• Make the foreground content of your slides “pop” by using an appropriate background. Slides that have white backgrounds with black text work well for small rooms, whereas slides with black backgrounds and white text are suitable for large rooms.
• The layout of your slides should be simple. Pay attention to how and where you lay the visual and text elements on each slide. It’s tempting to cram information, but you need lots of empty space. Retain space at the sides and bottom of your slides.
• Use sans serif fonts with a font size of at least 20 for text, and up to 40 for slide titles. Citations can be in 14 font and should be included at the bottom of the slide.
• Use bold or italics to emphasize words, not underlines or caps. Keep these effects to a minimum.
• Use concise text . You don’t need full sentences. Convey the essence of your message in as few words as possible. Write down what you’d like to say, and then shorten it for the slide. Remove unnecessary filler words.
• Text blocks should be limited to two lines. This will prevent you from crowding too much information on the slide.
• Include names of technical terms in your talk slides, especially if they are not familiar to everyone in the audience.
• Proofread your slides. Typos and grammatical errors are distracting for your audience.
• Include citations for the hypotheses or observations of other scientists.
• Good figures and graphics are essential to sustain audience interest. Use graphics and photographs to show the experiment or study system in action and to explain abstract concepts.
• Don’t use figures straight from your paper as they may be too detailed for your talk, and details like axes may be too small. Make new versions if necessary. Make them large enough to be visible from the back of the room.
• Use graphs to show your results, not tables. Tables are difficult for your audience to digest! If you must present a table, keep it simple.
• Label the axes of graphs and indicate the units. Label important components of graphics and photographs and include captions. Include sources for graphics that are not your own.
• Explain all the elements of a graph. This includes the axes, what the colors and markers mean, and patterns in the data.
• Use colors in figures and text in a meaningful, not random, way. For example, contrasting colors can be effective for pointing out comparisons and/or differences. Don’t use neon colors or pastels.
• Use thick lines in figures, and use color to create contrasts in the figures you present. Don’t use red/green or red/blue combinations, as color-blind audience members can’t distinguish between them.
• Arrows or circles can be effective for drawing attention to key details in graphs and equations. Add some text annotations along with them.
• Write your summary and conclusion slides using graphics, rather than showing a slide with a list of bullet points. Showing some of your results again can be helpful to remind the audience of your message.
• If your talk has equations, take time to explain them. Include text boxes to explain variables and mathematical terms, and put them under each term in the equation.
• Combine equations with a graphic that shows the scientific principle, or include a diagram of the mathematical model.
• Use animations judiciously. They are helpful to reveal complex ideas gradually, for example, if you need to make a comparison or contrast or to build a complicated argument or figure. For lists, reveal one bullet point at a time. New ideas appearing sequentially will help your audience follow your logic.
• Slide transitions should be simple. Silly ones distract from your message.
• Decide how you will make the transition as you move from one section of your talk to the next. For example, if you spend time talking through details, provide a summary afterward, especially in a long talk. Another common tactic is to have a “home slide” that you return to multiple times during the talk that reinforces your main idea or message. In her YouTube talk on designing effective scientific presentations , Stanford biologist Susan McConnell suggests using the approach of home slides to build a cohesive narrative.

To deliver a polished presentation, it is essential to practice it. Here are some tips.

• For your first run-through, practice alone. Pay attention to your narrative. Does your story flow naturally? Do you know how you will start and end? Are there any awkward transitions? Do animations help you tell your story? Do your slides help to convey what you are saying or are they missing components?
• Next, practice in front of your advisor, and/or your peers (e.g., your lab group). Ask someone to time your talk. Take note of their feedback and the questions that they ask you (you might be asked similar questions during your real talk).
• Edit your talk, taking into account the feedback you’ve received. Eliminate superfluous slides that don’t contribute to your takeaway message.
• Practice as many times as needed to memorize the order of your slides and the key transition points of your talk. However, don’t try to learn your talk word for word. Instead, memorize opening and closing statements, and sentences at key junctures in the presentation. Your presentation should resemble a serious but spontaneous conversation with the audience.
• Practicing multiple times also helps you hone the delivery of your talk. While rehearsing, pay attention to your vocal intonations and speed. Make sure to take pauses while you speak, and make eye contact with your imaginary audience.
• Make sure your talk finishes within the allotted time, and remember to leave time for questions. Conferences are particularly strict on run time.
• Anticipate questions and challenges from the audience, and clarify ambiguities within your slides and/or speech in response.
• If you anticipate that you could be asked questions about details but you don’t have time to include them, or they detract from the main message of your talk, you can prepare slides that address these questions and place them after the final slide of your talk.

➡️ More tips for giving scientific presentations

An organized presentation with a clear narrative will help you communicate your ideas effectively, which is essential for engaging your audience and conveying the importance of your work. Taking time to plan and outline your scientific presentation before writing the slides will help you manage your nerves and feel more confident during the presentation, which will improve your overall performance.

A good scientific presentation has an engaging scientific narrative with a memorable take-home message. It has clear, informative slides that enhance what the speaker says. You need to practice your talk many times to ensure you deliver a polished presentation.

First, consider who will attend your presentation, and what you want the audience to learn about your research. Tailor your content to their level of knowledge and interests. Second, create an outline for your presentation, including the key points you want to make and the evidence you will use to support those points. Finally, practice your presentation several times to ensure that it flows smoothly and that you are comfortable with the material.

Prepare an opening that immediately gets the audience’s attention. A common device is a why or a how question, or a statement of a major open problem in your field, but you could also start with a quote, interesting statistic, or case study from your field.

Scientific presentations typically either focus on a single study (e.g., a 15-minute conference presentation) or tell the story of multiple studies (e.g., a PhD defense or 50-minute conference keynote talk). For a single study talk, the structure follows the scientific paper format: Introduction, Methods, Results, Summary, and Conclusion, whereas the format of a talk discussing multiple studies is more complex, but a theme unifies the studies.

Ensure you have one major idea per slide, and convey that idea clearly (through images, equations, statistics, citations, video, etc.). The slide should include a title that summarizes the major point of the slide, should not contain too much text or too many graphics, and color should be used meaningfully.

How to Present a Research Paper | Academic Conference Edition

So you’ve just secured a speaking slot at an academic conference and are getting ready for your presentation. Congrats! However, securing a speaker slot is hard enough; now, you have to turn that fantastic research paper into an even more fantastic presentation.

There are many benefits to presenting your research at an academic conference. You can establish your credibility in the field, meet experts, researchers, editors, and other stakeholders and share your work and talk about what you do with others.

Too much pressure?

Don’t worry; you’ll learn about all the key elements you need to include in your presentation and the dos and don’ts of presenting at a conference in this article.

Key Elements to Include in Your Presentation

You already know that a conference presentation introduces a research paper or discussion topic. A good conference presentation delivers this information in a clear, concise, and interesting way to trigger discussion, curiosity, and interest from the audience. Ensure you have a good presentation by keeping the following things in mind:

• Write a detailed outline (with a thesis, main arguments, and supporting evidence) and come well-prepared (practice, practice, practice)
• Introduce the topic or research
• Talk about your sources and methods used
• Indicate whether there are conflicting views about your topic or research to trigger discussion
• Make a statement about your results
• Use visuals, handouts, slides, or any other presentation tools to your advantage.

Remember, you must address or briefly touch on your finished paper’s main points or arguments during your presentation . Don’t skip entire sections of your research. See more dos and don’ts below.

Dos and Don’ts of Presenting Your Paper at a Conference

1. understand the presentation requirements.

You must first understand your audience to understand the presentation requirements better. Understanding your audience will help you present your work in a way that is relatable and exciting to them. Do your research on the conference criteria and your audience demographics .

Remember, the audience members may not be experts in your field, so make sure you provide adequate background information and any associated facts or data during your presentation. The presented data should answer any research questions you have previously asked in your paper. Consider also contacting other speakers to understand what topics are being covered.

Next, you must ensure any audiovisual tech you need for your presentation will be up and running . Ask the conference producer important questions (if they haven’t told you already), such as:

• Will you speak through a microphone, and if so, which kind (gooseneck, lavalier, wireless)?
• How far away will audience members be able to see (good to know for slide and visual creation)?
• Suppose the conference uses projection stands, equipment, or remote controls that you haven’t used before. Will it take long to familiarize yourself with them (especially good to know if you need to arrive at the conference much earlier)?
• What kind of projector or another tech will be available, and what files can you use for your presentation?

Lastly, you’ll want to know your time limit for the presentation . A typical speaking slot is anywhere from five to ten minutes, with an additional five minutes for questions and answers. Find out from the conference producer and ensure you stick to that (especially while practicing to make it easier for the day of the presentation).

2.  Include a Hook and CTA

An engaging introduction and conclusion are just as vital in your paper as in your presentation. Think about how you’ll hook the audience into your presentation and what they’ll leave with (key quotes or takeaways). Don’t forget about a call to action (CTA) at the end; what will the audience members do after watching your presentation?

3. Create a Visual Design

If you’re creating visuals (slideshow, PowerPoint, etc.), ensure all audience members towards the back can clearly see the visuals, and don’t overwhelm them with too many. Additionally, remember that the slides and visuals are there to help your presentation, not replace it. Keep the following tricks in mind for slide creation:

• Keep text to a minimum (only the main talking points)
• Use bullet points as necessary to support your main points
• Choose appropriate fonts and backgrounds (ensure fonts are easy-to-read and straightforward and be aware of background color in contrast with font colors)
• Choose relevant, high-quality images (but you don’t need to include images on each slide).

1. Don't Wing Your Presentation

Your presentation format should look something like this:

• Title (1 slide)
• Research topic and question (1 slide)
• Research Methods (1 slide)
• Data Collected (3-5 slides)
• Research Findings (1-2 slides)
• Implications (1 slide)
• Conclusions (1 slide).

Remember not to simply read off what you wrote in your paper; your presentation should be brief and concise, with only the main talking points. You’re not reading; you’re presenting. Ensure you don’t use present tense when describing results , only past tense. Additionally, don’t use complicated graphs or charts, or distracting colors, shapes, patterns, etc., on the slides.

2. Don’t Look Unprofessional

First impressions matter, especially if this is the first time you’re presenting a paper at a conference. Before you actually present, you want to ensure you’re presentable . Think about your presentation wardrobe. While you may think it’s too early, remembers that you will only have a few seconds or minutes to make a good first impression on your audience.

Additionally, be active and engaging while presenting. Don’t have your hands in your pockets, don’t look down too often, and don’t read your presentation word-for-word from your notes. If you look bored, there’s a high chance that your audience will be bored too.

3. Don't Skip Out on Practicing Your Presentation

Practice your presentation in advance. Learn it inside and out. Practice in front of a mirror while timing yourself. Practice runs are a great way to work on your timing and presentation skills. You want to practice your presentation at least ten times .

To get as close to the real thing as possible, you have to practice your presentation in front of an audience too. You can ask a few friends or colleagues to listen and watch your presentation and give you feedback. In this way, you’ll be able to make any final tweaks to your content before conference presentation day.

Additionally, encourage your listeners to ask questions, as this can prepare you for the Q&A on conference day. Jot down a few answers to common questions within your notes in case they come up again from conference audience members.

Orvium Helps You Stay On Task

Presenting a paper at a conference is a special thing in a researcher’s life, regardless of the presentation jitters you may have. Remember that you must understand the presentation requirements , including a hook and call to action, and create a visual design. Try avoiding the don’ts, and most importantly, don’t forget to practice.

Orvium understands that sometimes it may be hard to find reviewers to listen to your presentation. That’s why we invite everyone to collaborate on our open platform . You can find fellow researchers, publishers, and reviewers and form communities with like-minded people from different disciplines to set you up for success.

We also put together a Full Guide to Planning an Academic Conference to help you with any other conference questions you may have.

And finally, if you like this post we recommend you to read the next one ''How to Get a Speaking Slot | Academic Conference Edition'' and don't forget to follow us on social media  ( Twitter , Facebook , Linkedin e Instagram ).

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Present Your Paper

Get ready to present your paper at a conference. A key part of the research and review process is presenting and defending your work in front of peers at a conference.

The first step in getting ready to present your paper is to determine what key message you want to communicate to your audience. Most conference presentations are 10-20 minutes long, so you will not have time to present all the details of your work. The objective of your presentation is to get people interested in your work, not to explain it to them fully.

Organize your talk with these tips:

• Begin by stating the purpose or goal of your research. Tell the audience why your work is important.
• Provide a very brief literature review. This will give the audience some context.
• Move on to the main points of your own research.
• Conclude by reiterating the importance of your research and emphasizing the key points.

Tips for Creating Presentation Slides

Remember that your slides do not have to tell the story on their own. Slides are meant to illustrate your work, not explain it entirely.

• Use graphics where possible. Limit text to phrases and bullet points, rather than full sentences.
• Once you have drafted your slides, record yourself practicing your talk with the slides so that you can identify areas for improvement.
• Be sure to stay within your time limit and leave time for questions from the audience.

6 Tips For Giving a Fabulous Academic Presentation

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Tanya Golash-Boza, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of California

January 11, 2022

One of the easiest ways to stand out at an academic conference is to give a fantastic presentation.

In this post, I will discuss a few simple techniques that can make your presentation stand out. Although, it does take time to make a good presentation, it is well worth the investment.

Tip #1: Use PowerPoint Judiciously

Images are powerful. Research shows that images help with memory and learning. Use this to your advantage by finding and using images that help you make your point. One trick I have learned is that you can use images that have blank space in them and you can put words in those images.

Here is one such example from a presentation I gave about immigration law enforcement.

PowerPoint is a great tool, so long as you use it effectively. Generally, this means using lots of visuals and relatively few words. Never use less than 24-point font. And, please, never put your presentation on the slides and read from the slides.

Tip #2: There is a formula to academic presentations. Use it.

Once you have become an expert at giving fabulous presentations, you can deviate from the formula. However, if you are new to presenting, you might want to follow it. This will vary slightly by field, however, I will give an example from my field – sociology – to give you an idea as to what the format should look like:

• Introduction/Overview/Hook
• Theoretical Framework/Research Question
• Methodology/Case Selection
• Background/Literature Review
• Discussion of Data/Results

Tip #3: The audience wants to hear about your research. Tell them.

One of the most common mistakes I see in people giving presentations is that they present only information I already know. This usually happens when they spend nearly all of the presentation going over the existing literature and giving background information on their particular case. You need only to discuss the literature with which you are directly engaging and contributing. Your background information should only include what is absolutely necessary. If you are giving a 15-minute presentation, by the 6 th minute, you need to be discussing your data or case study. At conferences, people are there to learn about your new and exciting research, not to hear a summary of old work.

Tip #4: Practice. Practice. Practice.

You should always practice your presentation in full before you deliver it. You might feel silly delivering your presentation to your cat or your toddler, but you need to do it and do it again. You need to practice to ensure that your presentation fits within the time parameters. Practicing also makes it flow better. You can’t practice too many times.

Tip #5: Keep To Your Time Limit

If you have ten minutes to present, prepare ten minutes of material. No more. Even if you only have seven minutes, you need to finish within the allotted time. If you write your presentation out, a general rule of thumb is two minutes per typed, double-spaced page. For a fifteen-minute talk, you should have no more than 7 double-spaced pages of material.

Tip #6: Don’t Read Your Presentation

Yes, I know that in some fields reading is the norm. But, can you honestly say that you find yourself engaged when listening to someone read their conference presentation? If you absolutely must read, I suggest you read in such a way that no one in the audience can tell you are reading. I have seen people do this successfully, and you can do it too if you write in a conversational tone, practice several times, and read your paper with emotion, conviction, and variation in tone.

What tips do you have for presenters? What is one of the best presentations you have seen? What made it so fantastic? Let us know in the comments below.

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How to Make a Successful Research Presentation

Turning a research paper into a visual presentation is difficult; there are pitfalls, and navigating the path to a brief, informative presentation takes time and practice. As a TA for  GEO/WRI 201: Methods in Data Analysis & Scientific Writing this past fall, I saw how this process works from an instructor’s standpoint. I’ve presented my own research before, but helping others present theirs taught me a bit more about the process. Here are some tips I learned that may help you with your next research presentation:

More is more

In general, your presentation will always benefit from more practice, more feedback, and more revision. By practicing in front of friends, you can get comfortable with presenting your work while receiving feedback. It is hard to know how to revise your presentation if you never practice. If you are presenting to a general audience, getting feedback from someone outside of your discipline is crucial. Terms and ideas that seem intuitive to you may be completely foreign to someone else, and your well-crafted presentation could fall flat.

Less is more

Limit the scope of your presentation, the number of slides, and the text on each slide. In my experience, text works well for organizing slides, orienting the audience to key terms, and annotating important figures–not for explaining complex ideas. Having fewer slides is usually better as well. In general, about one slide per minute of presentation is an appropriate budget. Too many slides is usually a sign that your topic is too broad.

Limit the scope of your presentation

Don’t present your paper. Presentations are usually around 10 min long. You will not have time to explain all of the research you did in a semester (or a year!) in such a short span of time. Instead, focus on the highlight(s). Identify a single compelling research question which your work addressed, and craft a succinct but complete narrative around it.

You will not have time to explain all of the research you did. Instead, focus on the highlights. Identify a single compelling research question which your work addressed, and craft a succinct but complete narrative around it.

Craft a compelling research narrative

After identifying the focused research question, walk your audience through your research as if it were a story. Presentations with strong narrative arcs are clear, captivating, and compelling.

• Introduction (exposition — rising action)

Orient the audience and draw them in by demonstrating the relevance and importance of your research story with strong global motive. Provide them with the necessary vocabulary and background knowledge to understand the plot of your story. Introduce the key studies (characters) relevant in your story and build tension and conflict with scholarly and data motive. By the end of your introduction, your audience should clearly understand your research question and be dying to know how you resolve the tension built through motive.

• Methods (rising action)

The methods section should transition smoothly and logically from the introduction. Beware of presenting your methods in a boring, arc-killing, ‘this is what I did.’ Focus on the details that set your story apart from the stories other people have already told. Keep the audience interested by clearly motivating your decisions based on your original research question or the tension built in your introduction.

• Results (climax)

Less is usually more here. Only present results which are clearly related to the focused research question you are presenting. Make sure you explain the results clearly so that your audience understands what your research found. This is the peak of tension in your narrative arc, so don’t undercut it by quickly clicking through to your discussion.

• Discussion (falling action)

By now your audience should be dying for a satisfying resolution. Here is where you contextualize your results and begin resolving the tension between past research. Be thorough. If you have too many conflicts left unresolved, or you don’t have enough time to present all of the resolutions, you probably need to further narrow the scope of your presentation.

• Conclusion (denouement)

Return back to your initial research question and motive, resolving any final conflicts and tying up loose ends. Leave the audience with a clear resolution of your focus research question, and use unresolved tension to set up potential sequels (i.e. further research).

Use your medium to enhance the narrative

Visual presentations should be dominated by clear, intentional graphics. Subtle animation in key moments (usually during the results or discussion) can add drama to the narrative arc and make conflict resolutions more satisfying. You are narrating a story written in images, videos, cartoons, and graphs. While your paper is mostly text, with graphics to highlight crucial points, your slides should be the opposite. Adapting to the new medium may require you to create or acquire far more graphics than you included in your paper, but it is necessary to create an engaging presentation.

The most important thing you can do for your presentation is to practice and revise. Bother your friends, your roommates, TAs–anybody who will sit down and listen to your work. Beyond that, think about presentations you have found compelling and try to incorporate some of those elements into your own. Remember you want your work to be comprehensible; you aren’t creating experts in 10 minutes. Above all, try to stay passionate about what you did and why. You put the time in, so show your audience that it’s worth it.

For more insight into research presentations, check out these past PCUR posts written by Emma and Ellie .

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Conference Papers

What this handout is about.

This handout outlines strategies for writing and presenting papers for academic conferences.

What’s special about conference papers?

Conference papers can be an effective way to try out new ideas, introduce your work to colleagues, and hone your research questions. Presenting at a conference is a great opportunity for gaining valuable feedback from a community of scholars and for increasing your professional stature in your field.

A conference paper is often both a written document and an oral presentation. You may be asked to submit a copy of your paper to a commentator before you present at the conference. Thus, your paper should follow the conventions for academic papers and oral presentations.

Preparing to write your conference paper

There are several factors to consider as you get started on your conference paper.

Determine the structure and style

How will you structure your presentation? This is an important question, because your presentation format will shape your written document. Some possibilities for your session include:

• A visual presentation, including software such as PowerPoint or Prezi
• A paper that you read aloud
• A roundtable discussion

Presentations can be a combination of these styles. For example, you might read a paper aloud while displaying images. Following your paper, you might participate in an informal conversation with your fellow presenters.

You will also need to know how long your paper should be. Presentations are usually 15-20 minutes. A general rule of thumb is that one double-spaced page takes 2-2.5 minutes to read out loud. Thus an 8-10 page, double-spaced paper is often a good fit for a 15-20 minute presentation. Adhere to the time limit.  Make sure that your written paper conforms to the presentation constraints.

Consider the conventions of the conference and the structure of your session

It is important to meet the expectations of your conference audience. Have you been to an academic conference previously?  How were presentations structured? What kinds of presentations did you find most effective? What do you know about the particular conference you are planning to attend? Some professional organizations have their own rules and suggestions for writing and presenting for their conferences. Make sure to find out what they are and stick to them.

If you proposed a panel with other scholars, then you should already have a good idea of your panel’s expectations. However, if you submitted your paper individually and the conference organizers placed it on a panel with other papers, you will need additional information.

Will there be a commentator? Commentators, also called respondents or discussants, can be great additions to panels, since their job is to pull the papers together and pose questions. If there will be a commentator, be sure to know when they would like to have a copy of your paper. Observe this deadline.

You may also want to find out what your fellow presenters will be talking about. Will you circulate your papers among the other panelists prior to the conference? Will your papers address common themes? Will you discuss intersections with each other’s work after your individual presentations? How collaborative do you want your panel to be?

Analyze your audience

Knowing your audience is critical for any writing assignment, but conference papers are special because you will be physically interacting with them. Take a look at our handout on audience . Anticipating the needs of your listeners will help you write a conference paper that connects your specific research to their broader concerns in a compelling way.

What are the concerns of the conference?

You can identify these by revisiting the call for proposals and reviewing the mission statement or theme of the conference. What key words or concepts are repeated? How does your work relate to these larger research questions? If you choose to orient your paper toward one of these themes, make sure there is a genuine relationship. Superficial use of key terms can weaken your paper.

What are the primary concerns of the field?

How do you bridge the gap between your research and your field’s broader concerns? Finding these linkages is part of the brainstorming process. See our handout on brainstorming . If you are presenting at a conference that is within your primary field, you should be familiar with leading concerns and questions. If you will be attending an interdisciplinary conference or a conference outside of your field, or if you simply need to refresh your knowledge of what’s current in your discipline, you can:

• Read recently published journals and books, including recent publications by the conference’s featured speakers
• Talk to people who have been to the conference
• Pay attention to questions about theory and method. What questions come up in the literature? What foundational texts should you be familiar with?
• Review the initial research questions that inspired your project. Think about the big questions in the secondary literature of your field.
• Try a free-writing exercise. Imagine that you are explaining your project to someone who is in your department, but is unfamiliar with your specific topic. What can you assume they already know? Where will you need to start in your explanation? How will you establish common ground?

Contextualizing your narrow research question within larger trends in the field will help you connect with your audience.  You might be really excited about a previously unknown nineteenth-century poet. But will your topic engage others?  You don’t want people to leave your presentation, thinking, “What was the point of that?” By carefully analyzing your audience and considering the concerns of the conference and the field, you can present a paper that will have your listeners thinking, “Wow! Why haven’t I heard about that obscure poet before? She is really important for understanding developments in Romantic poetry in the 1800s!”

Writing your conference paper

I have a really great research paper/manuscript/dissertation chapter on this same topic. Should I cut and paste?

Be careful here. Time constraints and the needs of your audience may require a tightly focused and limited message. To create a paper tailored to the conference, you might want to set everything aside and create a brand new document.  Don’t worry—you will still have that paper, manuscript, or chapter if you need it. But you will also benefit from taking a fresh look at your research.

Citing sources

Since your conference paper will be part of an oral presentation, there are special considerations for citations. You should observe the conventions of your discipline with regard to including citations in your written paper. However, you will also need to incorporate verbal cues to set your evidence and quotations off from your text when presenting. For example, you can say: “As Nietzsche said, quote, ‘And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss also gazes into you,’ end quote.” If you use multiple quotations in your paper, think about omitting the terms “quote” and “end quote,” as these can become repetitive. Instead, signal quotations through the inflection of your voice or with strategic pauses.

Organizing the paper

There are numerous ways to effectively organize your conference paper, but remember to have a focused message that fits the time constraints and meets the needs of your audience. You can begin by connecting your research to the audience’s concerns, then share a few examples/case studies from your research, and then, in conclusion, broaden the discussion back out to general issues in the field.

Don’t overwhelm or confuse your audience

You should limit the information that you present. Don’t attempt to summarize your entire dissertation in 10 pages. Instead, try selecting main points and provide examples to support those points. Alternatively, you might focus on one main idea or case study and use 2-4 examples to explain it.

Check for clarity in the text

One way to anticipate how your ideas will sound is to read your paper out loud. Reading out loud is an excellent proofreading technique and is a great way to check the clarity of your ideas; you are likely to hear problems that you didn’t notice in just scanning your draft.  Help listeners understand your ideas by making sure that subjects and verbs are clear and by avoiding unnecessarily complex sentences.

Include verbal cues in the text

Make liberal use of transitional phrases like however, therefore, and thus, as well as signpost words like first, next, etc.

If you have 5 main points, say so at the beginning and list those 5 ideas. Refer back to this structure frequently as you transition between sections (“Now, I will discuss my fourth point, the importance of plasma”).

Use a phrase like “I argue” to announce your thesis statement. Be sure that there is only one of these phrases—otherwise your audience will be confused about your central message.

Refer back to the structure, and signal moments where you are transitioning to a new topic: “I just talked about x, now I’m going to talk about y.”

I’ve written my conference paper, now what?

Now that you’ve drafted your conference paper, it’s time for the most important part—delivering it before an audience of scholars in your field!  Remember that writing the paper is only one half of what a conference paper entails. It is both a written text and a presentation.

With preparation, your presentation will be a success. Here are a few tips for an effective presentation. You can also see our handout on speeches .

Cues to yourself

Include helpful hints in your personal copy of the paper. You can remind yourself to pause, look up and make eye contact with your audience, or employ body language to enhance your message. If you are using a slideshow, you can indicate when to change slides. Increasing the font size to 14-16 pt. can make your paper easier to read.

Practice, practice, practice

When you practice, time yourself. Are you reading too fast? Are you enunciating clearly? Do you know how to pronounce all of the words in your paper? Record your talk and critically listen to yourself. Practice in front of friends and colleagues.

If you are using technology, familiarize yourself with it. Check and double-check your images. Remember, they are part of your presentation and should be proofread just like your paper.  Print a backup copy of your images and paper, and bring copies of your materials in multiple formats, just in case.  Be sure to check with the conference organizers about available technology.

Professionalism

The written text is only one aspect of the overall conference paper. The other is your presentation. This means that your audience will evaluate both your work and you! So remember to convey the appropriate level of professionalism.

Works consulted

We consulted these works while writing this handout. This is not a comprehensive list of resources on the handout’s topic, and we encourage you to do your own research to find additional publications. Please do not use this list as a model for the format of your own reference list, as it may not match the citation style you are using. For guidance on formatting citations, please see the UNC Libraries citation tutorial . We revise these tips periodically and welcome feedback.

Adler, Abby. 2010. “Talking the Talk: Tips on Giving a Successful Conference Presentation.” Psychological Science Agenda 24 (4).

Kerber, Linda K. 2008. “Conference Rules: How to Present a Scholarly Paper.” The Chronicle of Higher Education , March 21, 2008. https://www.chronicle.com/article/Conference-Rules-How-to/45734 .

You may reproduce it for non-commercial use if you use the entire handout and attribute the source: The Writing Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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A research paper presentation is often used at conferences and in other settings where you have an opportunity to share your research, and get feedback from your colleagues. Although it may seem as simple as summarizing your research and sharing your knowledge, successful research paper PowerPoint presentation examples show us that there’s a little bit more than that involved.

In this article, we’ll highlight how to make a PowerPoint presentation from a research paper, and what to include (as well as what NOT to include). We’ll also touch on how to present a research paper at a conference.

Purpose of a Research Paper Presentation

The purpose of presenting your paper at a conference or forum is different from the purpose of conducting your research and writing up your paper. In this setting, you want to highlight your work instead of including every detail of your research. Likewise, a presentation is an excellent opportunity to get direct feedback from your colleagues in the field. But, perhaps the main reason for presenting your research is to spark interest in your work, and entice the audience to read your research paper.

So, yes, your presentation should summarize your work, but it needs to do so in a way that encourages your audience to seek out your work, and share their interest in your work with others. It’s not enough just to present your research dryly, to get information out there. More important is to encourage engagement with you, your research, and your work.

Tips for Creating Your Research Paper Presentation

In addition to basic PowerPoint presentation recommendations, which we’ll cover later in this article, think about the following when you’re putting together your research paper presentation:

• Know your audience : First and foremost, who are you presenting to? Students? Experts in your field? Potential funders? Non-experts? The truth is that your audience will probably have a bit of a mix of all of the above. So, make sure you keep that in mind as you prepare your presentation.

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• Your audience is human : In other words, they may be tired, they might be wondering why they’re there, and they will, at some point, be tuning out. So, take steps to help them stay interested in your presentation. You can do that by utilizing effective visuals, summarize your conclusions early, and keep your research easy to understand.
• Running outline : It’s not IF your audience will drift off, or get lost…it’s WHEN. Keep a running outline, either within the presentation or via a handout. Use visual and verbal clues to highlight where you are in the presentation.
• Where does your research fit in? You should know of work related to your research, but you don’t have to cite every example. In addition, keep references in your presentation to the end, or in the handout. Your audience is there to hear about your work.
• Plan B : Anticipate possible questions for your presentation, and prepare slides that answer those specific questions in more detail, but have them at the END of your presentation. You can then jump to them, IF needed.

What Makes a PowerPoint Presentation Effective?

You’ve probably attended a presentation where the presenter reads off of their PowerPoint outline, word for word. Or where the presentation is busy, disorganized, or includes too much information. Here are some simple tips for creating an effective PowerPoint Presentation.

• Less is more: You want to give enough information to make your audience want to read your paper. So include details, but not too many, and avoid too many formulas and technical jargon.
• Clean and professional : Avoid excessive colors, distracting backgrounds, font changes, animations, and too many words. Instead of whole paragraphs, bullet points with just a few words to summarize and highlight are best.
• Know your real-estate : Each slide has a limited amount of space. Use it wisely. Typically one, no more than two points per slide. Balance each slide visually. Utilize illustrations when needed; not extraneously.
• Keep things visual : Remember, a PowerPoint presentation is a powerful tool to present things visually. Use visual graphs over tables and scientific illustrations over long text. Keep your visuals clean and professional, just like any text you include in your presentation.

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Another key to an effective presentation is to practice, practice, and then practice some more. When you’re done with your PowerPoint, go through it with friends and colleagues to see if you need to add (or delete excessive) information. Double and triple check for typos and errors. Know the presentation inside and out, so when you’re in front of your audience, you’ll feel confident and comfortable.

How to Present a Research Paper

If your PowerPoint presentation is solid, and you’ve practiced your presentation, that’s half the battle. Follow the basic advice to keep your audience engaged and interested by making eye contact, encouraging questions, and presenting your information with enthusiasm.

We encourage you to read our articles on how to present a scientific journal article and tips on giving good scientific presentations .

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How to Create a Powerful Research Presentation

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Have you ever had to create a research presentation?

If yes, you know how difficult it is to prepare an effective presentation that perfectly explains your research.

Since it's a visual representation of your papers, a large chunk of its preparation goes into designing.

No one knows your research paper better than you. So, only you can create the presentation to communicate the core message perfectly.

We've developed a practical, step-by-step guide to help you prepare a stellar research presentation.

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What is a research presentation, purpose of a research presentation, how to prepare an effective research presentation, research presentation design best practices, research presentation faqs.

• A research presentation visually showcases systematic investigation findings and allows presenters to get feedback. It's commonly used in academic settings, such as Higher Degree Research students presenting their papers.
• The purpose of a research presentation is to explain the significance of your research, clearly state your findings and methodology, get valuable feedback and make the audience learn more about your work or read your research paper.
• To prepare an effective research presentation, decide on your presentation’s goal, know your audience, create an outline, limit the amount of text on your slides, and spend more time explaining your research than summarizing old work.
• Some research presentation design tips include using an attractive background, utilizing a variety of layouts, using colors wisely, using font hierarchy and including high-quality images.
• Visme can help you create all kinds of research, corporate and creative presentations. Browse thousands of presentation templates , import a PowerPoint , whip up a custom presentation design using our AI presentation maker or create a slide deck from scratch using our drag-and-drop presentation software .

A research presentation is a visual representation of an individual's or organization's systematic investigation of a subject. It helps the presenter obtain feedback on their proposed research. For example, educational establishments require Higher Degree Research (HDR) students to present their research papers in a research presentation.

The purpose of a research presentation is to share the findings with the world. When done well, it helps achieve significant levels of impact in front of groups of people. Delivering the research paper as a presentation also communicates the subject matter in powerful ways.

A beautifully designed research presentation should:

• Explain the significance of your research.
• Clearly state your findings and the method of analysis.
• Get valuable feedback from others in your community to strengthen your research.
• Make the audience learn more about your work or read your research paper.

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Most research presentations can be boring, especially if your data is not presented in an engaging way. You should prepare your presentation in a way that attracts and persuades your audience while drawing attention to the main points.

Follow the steps below to do that.

Decide on Your Presentation’s Purpose

Beginning the design process without deciding on the purpose of your presentation is like crawling in the dark without knowing the destination. You should first know the purpose of your presentation before creating it.

The purpose of a research presentation can be defending a dissertation, an academic job interview, a conference, asking for funding, and various others. The rest of the process will depend on the purpose of your presentation.

Look at these 25 different presentation examples to get inspiration and find the one that best fits your needs.

Know Your Audience

You probably wouldn't speak to your lecturer like you talk to your friends. Creating a presentation is the same—you need to tailor your presentation's design, tone and content to make it appropriate for your audience.

To do that, you need to establish who your audience is. Your audience could be:

• Scientists/scholars in your field
• Graduate and undergraduate students
• Community members

Your target audience might be a mix of all of the above. In that case, it's better to have something for everyone. Once you know who your target audience is, ask yourself the following questions:

• Why are they here?
• What do they expect from your presentations?
• Are they willing to participate?
• What will keep them engaged?
• What do you want them to do and what's their part in your presentation?
• How do they prefer to receive information?

The answers to these questions will help you know your audience better and prepare your research presentation accordingly. Once you define your target audience, use these five traits of a highly engaging presentation to capture your audience's attention.

Create a Research Presentation Outline

Before crafting your presentation, it's crucial to create an outline. Your outline will act as your guide to put your information in order and ensure you touch on all your major points.

Like other forms of academic writing, research presentations can be divided into several parts to make them more effective.

A research outline will:

• Guide you as you prepare your presentation
• Enable you to organize your ideas
• Present your research in a logical format
• Show the relationships among slides in your presentation
• Construct an order overview of your presentation
• Group ideas into main points

Though there is no universal formula for a research presentation outline, here's an example of what the outline should look like:

• Introduction and purpose
• Background and context
• Data and methodology
• Descriptive data
• Quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Future Research

Pro Tip: If your presentation needs to go through several rounds of edits or approvals, such as in the outline stage, streamline the process using Visme’s workflows . Instead of sending files back and forth, you can simply assign tasks and set up reviews or approvals.

Learn more about presentation structure to keep your audience engaged. Watch the video below for a better understanding.

Limit the Amount of Text on Your Slides

One of the most important things people often overlook is the amount of text on their presentation slides . Since the audience will be listening and watching, putting up a slide with lots of words will make them focus on reading instead of listening. As a result, they'll miss out on any critical points you are making.

The simpler you make your slides, the more your audience will grasp the meaning and retain the critical information. Here are a few ways to limit the amount of text on your slides.

1. Use Only Crucial Text on the Slides

Without making your point clear immediately, you will struggle to keep your audience's attention. Too much text can make your slides look cluttered and overwhelm the audience. Cut out waffle words, limiting content to the essentials.

If you’re struggling with summarizing your content or articulating your idea succinctly, use Visme’s AI Writer to create or shorten text into concise bullet points.

To avoid cognitive overload, combine text and images . Add animated graphics , icons , characters and gestures to bring your research presentation to life and capture your audience's attention.

2. Split up the Content Onto Multiple Slides

We recommend using one piece of information on a single slide. If you're talking about two or more topics, divide the topics into different slides to make your slides easily digestible and less daunting. The less information on each slide, the more your audience is likely to read.

3. Put Key Message Into the Heading

Use the slide headings of your presentation as a summary message. Think about the one key point you want the audience to take from each slide. And make the header short and impactful. This will ensure that your audience gets the main points immediately.

For example, you may have a statistic you want to really get across to your audience. Include that number in your heading so that it's the first point your audience reads.

But what if that statistic changes? Having to manually go back and update the number throughout your research presentation can be time-consuming.

With Visme's Dynamic Fields feature , updating important information throughout your presentation is a breeze. Take advantage of Dynamic Fields to ensure your data and research information is always up to date and accurate.

4. Visualize Data Instead of Writing Them

When adding facts and figures to your research presentation, harness the power of data visualization . Add charts and graphs to take out most of the text. You can also animate your charts and transform your slide deck into an interactive presentation .

Text with visuals causes a faster and stronger reaction than words alone, making your presentation more memorable. However, your data visualization should be straightforward to help create a narrative that further builds connections between information.

Have a look at these data visualization examples for inspiration. And here's an infographic explaining data visualization best practices.

Visme comes with a wide variety of charts and graphs templates you can use in your presentation.

5. Use Presenter Notes

Visme's Presenter Studio comes with a presenter notes feature that can help you keep your slides succinct. Use it to pull out any additional text that the audience needs to understand the content.

View your notes for each slide in the left sidebar of the presentation software to help you stay focused and on message throughout your presentation.

Explain Your Research

Some people spend nearly all of the presentation going over the existing research and giving background information on the particular case. Since you're preparing a research presentation, use more slides to explain the research papers you directly contributed to. This is also helpful to do when creating a grant proposal .

Your audience is there to learn about your new and exciting research, not to hear a summary of old work. So, if you create 20 slides for the presentation, spend at least 15 slides explaining your research, findings, and the key takeaways or recommendations.

Use Visme’s collaboration tools to work on your research presentation together with your team. This will help you create a well-rounded presentation that includes all the necessary points, even those that you did not work on directly.

Learn more about how to give a good presentation . This will help you explain your research more effectively.

A study shows that 91% of presenters feel more confident when presenting a well-designed slide deck. So, let's move on to the design part of your research presentation to boost your confidence.

1. Use an Attractive Background

The background of each presentation slide is a crucial design element for your presentation. So choose the background carefully. Try not to use backgrounds that are distracting or make the text difficult to read.

Use simple and relevant backgrounds to make the slide aesthetically appealing. Always use the same background for the slides throughout the presentation. Look at these presentation background templates and examples to get inspired.

2. Use a Variety of Layouts

Slide after slide of the same layout makes your presentation repetitive and boring. Mixing up the layout of your slides can help you avoid this issue and keep your audience engaged.

The presentation template below has a wide variety of images, texts, icons and other elements to create an interesting layout for your presentation slides.

Have a look at these 29 best presentation templates for inspiration.

3. Use Colors Wisely

Colors play an essential role in designing your presentation slides, regardless of the type of presentation you're working with. However, if you're a non-designer, you might be unsure about about how to use colors in a presentation . So, here are some tips for you:

• Use complementary colors to stay on the safe side.
• Use a text color that contrasts with the background to make the text pop.
• Use colors to emphasize a text or design element.
• Keep colors simple — less is more.

Don't be discouraged if you still find it difficult to choose colors for your presentation. All the presentation templates in Visme come with perfect color combinations to get the job done for you.

Below is an example of a research project presentation.

4. Use Fonts Hierarchy

Fonts are another design element that can make or break the design of your research presentation. If you struggle a lot while choosing fonts for a presentation , you aren't alone. Here are some tips that you can follow:

• Try not to use smaller fonts that make your text difficult to read.
• Use different font sizes for headings and body text. For example, you can use 20 points for the body text, 24 for the subheadings and 40 for the title.
• Learn about font pairing and use it in your design. For example, use sans-serif with serif fonts as they always go well together.
• Use two or three fonts max—ideally two. One should be for the headlines and the other for the body text. Anything more than that can make your slides cluttered.
• Handwritten fonts and script fonts may look tempting, but they are a big no. They could negatively affect the readability and legibility of your research presentation.

Here's a research presentation template from Visme designed with the points mentioned above in mind.

5. Include High-Resolution Images

Are there any images you can use in your research presentation slides to introduce or explain a topic? As the saying goes, "A picture tells a thousand words." Use pictures to help your audience listen to you more efficiently while viewing the slides.

Pictures can also help you reduce the text clutter in the presentation, as long as they prompt you to make the points you need to make. Upload your own photos or browse through Visme's high-resolution stock photo library . It features over 1,000,000 free stock photos.

If you can’t find the perfect image, don’t worry. Use Visme’s AI Image Generator to whip one up for you based on prompts. You can also use our AI Image Editing tools to unblur, upscale and remove unwanted backgrounds from your photos.

Have a look at the presentation template below. It includes only high-resolution images, like all the presentation templates in Visme.

Below is a video of 13 presentation design tips to help you design a research presentation that your audience will love.

How to do a 5 minute research presentation?

Here are some tips to wrap up a research presentation in 5 minutes:

• Focus on key points: Get to the meat of it quickly. Briefly introduce the topic, explain your methodology, present main findings and then conclude your presentation.
• Less is more: Keep your presentation to 3-5 slides max, and use bullet points and visuals over walls of text.
• Rehearse and refine: Practice delivering your presentation within the time limit before the big day. Trim content if you consistently run over, and aim to finish at 4:30 to allow for any unexpected pauses.

How long should a research presentation be?

According to Guy Kawaski’s 10/20/30 rule , your research presentation should be no more than 10 slides and take no longer than 20 minutes to present.

How do you introduce yourself in a research presentation?

Introduce yourself by clearly stating your name, institute and research focus. For example: "I'm Jane Doe from XYZ University. My research examines the impact of climate change on coral reefs."

How many slides should a research presentation have?

As a general rule, you should spend 1-2 minutes on each slide. This means you should aim for around 5-10 slides for a 10-minute research presentation.

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How to present a research paper in PPT: best practices

A research paper presentation is frequently used at conferences and other events where you have a chance to share the results of your research and receive feedback from colleagues. Although it may appear as simple as summarizing the findings, successful examples of research paper presentations show that there is a little bit more to it.

In this article, we’ll walk you through the basic outline and steps to create a good research paper presentation. We’ll also explain what to include and what not to include in your presentation of research paper and share some of the most effective tips you can use to take your slides to the next level.

Research paper PowerPoint presentation outline

Creating a PowerPoint presentation for a research paper involves organizing and summarizing your key findings, methodology, and conclusions in a way that encourages your audience to interact with your work and share their interest in it with others. Here’s a basic research paper outline PowerPoint you can follow:

1. Title (1 slide)

Typically, your title slide should contain the following information:

• Title of the research paper
• Affiliation or institution
• Date of presentation

2. Introduction (1-3 slides)

On this slide of your presentation, briefly introduce the research topic and its significance and state the research question or objective.

3. Research questions or hypothesis (1 slide)

This slide should emphasize the objectives of your research or present the hypothesis.

4. Literature review (1 slide)

Your literature review has to provide context for your research by summarizing relevant literature. Additionally, it should highlight gaps or areas where your research contributes.

5. Methodology and data collection (1-2 slides)

This slide of your research paper PowerPoint has to explain the research design, methods, and procedures. It must also Include details about participants, materials, and data collection and emphasize special equipment you have used in your work.

6. Results (3-5 slides)

On this slide, you must present the results of your data analysis and discuss any trends, patterns, or significant findings. Moreover, you should use charts, graphs, and tables to illustrate data and highlight something novel in your results (if applicable).

7. Conclusion (1 slide)

Your conclusion slide has to summarize the main findings and their implications, as well as discuss the broader impact of your research. Usually, a single statement is enough.

8. Recommendations (1 slide)

If applicable, provide recommendations for future research or actions on this slide.

9. References (1-2 slides)

The references slide is where you list all the sources cited in your research paper.

10. Acknowledgments (1 slide)

On this presentation slide, acknowledge any individuals, organizations, or funding sources that contributed to your research.

11. Appendix (1 slide)

If applicable, include any supplementary materials, such as additional data or detailed charts, in your appendix slide.

The above outline is just a general guideline, so make sure to adjust it based on your specific research paper and the time allotted for the presentation.

Steps to creating a memorable research paper presentation

Creating a PowerPoint presentation for a research paper involves several critical steps needed to convey your findings and engage your audience effectively, and these steps are as follows:

Step 1. Understand your audience:

• Identify the audience for your presentation.
• Tailor your content and level of detail to match the audience’s background and knowledge.

Step 2. Define your key messages:

• Clearly articulate the main messages or findings of your research.
• Identify the key points you want your audience to remember.

Step 3. Design your research paper PPT presentation:

• Use a clean and professional design that complements your research topic.
• Choose readable fonts, consistent formatting, and a limited color palette.
• Opt for PowerPoint presentation services if slide design is not your strong side.

Step 4. Put content on slides:

• Follow the outline above to structure your presentation effectively; include key sections and topics.
• Organize your content logically, following the flow of your research paper.

Step 5. Final check:

• Proofread your slides for typos, errors, and inconsistencies.
• Ensure all visuals are clear, high-quality, and properly labeled.

Step 6. Save and share:

• Save your presentation and ensure compatibility with the equipment you’ll be using.
• If necessary, share a copy of your presentation with the audience.

By following these steps, you can create a well-organized and visually appealing research paper presentation PowerPoint that effectively conveys your research findings to the audience.

What to include and what not to include in your presentation

In addition to the must-know PowerPoint presentation recommendations, which we’ll cover later in this article, consider the following do’s and don’ts when you’re putting together your research paper presentation:

• Focus on the topic.
• Be brief and to the point.
• Attract the audience’s attention and highlight interesting details.
• Use only relevant visuals (maps, charts, pictures, graphs, etc.).
• Use numbers and bullet points to structure the content.
• Make clear statements regarding the essence and results of your research.

Don’ts:

• Don’t write down the whole outline of your paper and nothing else.
• Don’t put long, full sentences on your slides; split them into smaller ones.
• Don’t use distracting patterns, colors, pictures, and other visuals on your slides; the simpler, the better.
• Don’t use too complicated graphs or charts; only the ones that are easy to understand.
• Now that we’ve discussed the basics, let’s move on to the top tips for making a powerful presentation of your research paper.

8 tips on how to make research paper presentation that achieves its goals

You’ve probably been to a presentation where the presenter reads word for word from their PowerPoint outline. Or where the presentation is cluttered, chaotic, or contains too much data. The simple tips below will help you summarize a 10 to 15-page paper for a 15 to 20-minute talk and succeed, so read on!

Tip #1: Less is more

You want to provide enough information to make your audience want to know more. Including details but not too many and avoiding technical jargon, formulas, and long sentences are always good ways to achieve this.

Tip #2: Be professional

Avoid using too many colors, font changes, distracting backgrounds, animations, etc. Bullet points with a few words to highlight the important information are preferable to lengthy paragraphs. Additionally, include slide numbers on all PowerPoint slides except for the title slide, and make sure it is followed by a table of contents, offering a brief overview of the entire research paper.

Tip #3: Strive for balance

PowerPoint slides have limited space, so use it carefully. Typically, one to two points per slide or 5 lines for 5 words in a sentence are enough to present your ideas.

Tip #4: Use proper fonts and text size

The font you use should be easy to read and consistent throughout the slides. You can go with Arial, Times New Roman, Calibri, or a combination of these three. An ideal text size is 32 points, while a heading size is 44.

Tip #5: Concentrate on the visual side

A PowerPoint presentation is one of the best tools for presenting information visually. Use graphs instead of tables and topic-relevant illustrations instead of walls of text. Keep your visuals as clean and professional as the content of your presentation.

Tip #6: Practice your delivery

Always go through your presentation when you’re done to ensure a smooth and confident delivery and time yourself to stay within the allotted limit.

Tip #7: Get ready for questions

Anticipate potential questions from your audience and prepare thoughtful responses. Also, be ready to engage in discussions about your research.

Tip #8: Don’t be afraid to utilize professional help

If the mere thought of designing a presentation overwhelms you or you’re pressed for time, consider leveraging professional PowerPoint redesign services . A dedicated design team can transform your content or old presentation into effective slides, ensuring your message is communicated clearly and captivates your audience. This way, you can focus on refining your delivery and preparing for the presentation.

Lastly, remember that even experienced presenters get nervous before delivering research paper PowerPoint presentations in front of the audience. You cannot know everything; some things can be beyond your control, which is completely fine. You are at the event not only to share what you know but also to learn from others. So, no matter what, dress appropriately, look straight into the audience’s eyes, try to speak and move naturally, present your information enthusiastically, and have fun!

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What Makes a Great Conference Paper: A Step-by-Step Guide

A conference paper is both a presentation and a paper. A scholar is invited or selected to present their research at a conference, and will prepare a paper to accompany that presentation. In some fields, conference papers are published as part of the conference proceedings, either before or after they are presented at the conference. In other fields, only abstracts are published in the conference proceedings. These abstracts help conference attendees decide which sessions to attend, which is especially important when there are concurrent sessions. Presenters may be asked to provide a copy of their conference paper to the person moderating their session, to help him/her facilitate discussion. Other times, writing a conference paper is simply an intermediate step for the author, with the final goal being the conference presentation. In these cases, the researcher will usually say they are "giving or presentation" or "giving a talk", rather than "presenting a paper".

Here we will go through the steps of putting together a great conference paper and presentation.

Step 1: Keep in mind the benefits of presenting at a conference

A major benefit of presenting at a conference is the opportunity to connect with people who work on similar topics. By presenting your work in progress, you can get feedback that helps identify and address shortcomings, and/or helps focus the overall research project. This feedback will help strengthen your work before it is submitted for publication through a rigorous peer-review process , and/or submitted for consideration by a thesis committee, selection committee, or tenure committee.

Therefore, one of the major goals of your conference presentation and paper should be to facilitate conversations with colleagues working in related areas. This may involve highlighting unexpected connections, or problems that you are still working through.

By presenting yourself and your work in a professional setting, you are introducing yourself to a room full of people who might be able to help you with your career goals. There will likely be people at the same career stage with insight to share, and people recruiting applicants for graduate school, post-doctoral positions, faculty positions, and other professional opportunities. A good conference presentation can easily cause them to seek you out for additional conversation.

Step 2: Know Your Audience

Think about why people have decided to attend your chosen conference, and your assigned session within the conference. This will help you decide what concepts you need to explain in detail, and what concepts your audience will already be familiar with. Time is almost always a major limitation for conference presentations, while space (and retaining the reader's interest) is a limitation for conference papers and abstracts. Do your absolute best to hit the "sweet spot" where your paper, presentation, and abstract seem familiar enough for your audience to take interest right away, yet novel enough for them to remain engaged.

While some conferences will cover a broad range of topics (e.g. genetics), your specific session will likely be more focused (e.g. genetic modification with CRISPR-Cas9). Know that your audience will have multiple opportunities to learn specifics about the topics that are common to your session, so you should focus on explaining aspects that are specific to your work.

Introduce your topic in a way that appeals to the broadest audience at your particular conference. For example, at a conference focusing on climate change, you might start with how CRISPR-Cas9 technology can be used to modify crop plants to better tolerate climate change. At a conference focusing on genetic diversity, you might start with how CRISPR-Cas9 technology can be used to better understand how specific genetic changes affect plant phenotypes.

Presenting your work so that it appeals to shared interests will help facilitate conversation.

Step 3: Plan for your time limit and your word limit

Conference presentations have very specific time limits, typically 10-20 minutes with a few minutes for questions from the audience. If you go over your allocated time, you will either lose you time for questions (and lose the opportunity to make useful connections), be interrupted by the moderator, steal time from other presenters who have worked hard to stay within the time limit, and/or cause the session to run overtime. None of these are good options. Be courteous and make every effort to stay within the time limit for your presentation.

For a conference paper, the consequences of going over the designated word limit are less dire. However, staying within the word limit for your paper will help you stay within the time limit for your presentation. In general, it takes 2 to 2.5 minutes to read one page of double-spaced text aloud at a reasonable pace.

Plan for the limited time and space. It is better to explain a few topics clearly than to explain many topics poorly.

Step 4: Focus on the big picture

In a 10-minute presentation, you can reasonably cover one big idea. For a 20-minute presentation, you might be able to cover two big ideas. Start with the "big picture", so that everyone can get a basic understanding of why your research is important. Then add enough detail so that people who are knowledgeable about your field can clearly see that you are also knowledgeable, that your study is well designed, and that your conclusions are based on solid evidence.

You may have a lot of results that you are excited to share. Do not share them all in your presentation. Instead, share some of your results with a reasonable amount of detail, then briefly summarize other exciting results in a concise list. This can help generate questions from the audience, and people who are interested in additional detail can easily find you to continue the conversation. After your session is over, stay near the front to see if anyone approaches you with questions. Chat with the other presenters or the moderator. Make sure that your email address is correct in the conference proceedings, and check your email during breaks.

Step 5: Use appropriate visual aids

Follow the conventions of your field for showing data, calculations, graphs, etc. Make sure that everything is clearly labeled, and expect some people to take pictures of your slides. (In some competitive fields, this unfortunately means that you may want to exclude a few key details until you are close to publication.) A good rule of thumb is to spend 1-2 minutes per slide, although this will depend on how much information is included in each slide.

Your slides should complement what you are saying, not repeat what you are saying. Essential labels must be included, but I otherwise recommend limiting the text. A brief title can indicate what is shown on the slide, while an additional line of text might highlight a key conclusion. A list of bullet points might also be appropriate. Use large font.

For scholars who are communicating in a second language (often English), the same rules apply. If you are nervous about the audience understanding you, use clearly labeled diagrams, graphs, and other visual aids to help convey the important points.

Visual aids can also help introduce the "big picture" to the broadest possible audience. It may be appropriate to use stock photos of glaciers, baby animals, hospital patients, etc. Many high-quality scientific images are also available to share through Creative Commons .

Step 6: Write, practice speaking, and revise

Start with an outline of what you want to cover in your allotted time. For a typical 10- to 15-minute presentation, it should be a short list. Also note how much time you expect to spend on each topic (e.g. 2 minutes for introduction, 2 minutes for methods, 4 minutes for results, 2 minutes for conclusions and future directions).

Once you have a basic outline, start writing. I recommend writing one section at a time, starting with the introduction or the section you feel most confident about. Sketch out your visual aids. When you have a few good paragraphs, practice reading aloud with your best "engaging speaker voice". Read with expression, emphasize the important concepts, point to your visual aids, and pause at appropriate times so the audience can digest what they heard.

After the first few readings, you will likely want to edit to improve flow. Once you feel moderately good about your delivery, time yourself. Consider the time limit for your presentation, and decide whether you are happy with your use of time. Revise as necessary. (You can also talk faster, but a top priority should be to deliver a clear presentation.) Repeat this process until you are reasonably happy with each section, and then with the overall presentation.

Next, practice with an audience. (Colleagues who will also be giving conference presentations are often a good choice.) Make eye contact. Be an engaging speaker. Time yourself. Listen to feedback from your audience about what was and wasn't clear, and revise again.

Putting together a great conference paper and presentation is a lot of work, but it is one of the best ways to connect with people who might be able to help you with your research and your career.

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Importance of Research Conferences in the Academic Community

Benefits of attending national and international research conferences, examples of national and international research conferences, overview of the differences between national and international research conferences, examples of well-known national and international research conferences in various fields, advantages of attending national research conferences, advantages of attending international research conferences, how to select and prepare for research conferences, challenges and solutions in attending research conferences, introduction.

Research conferences play a crucial role in the academic community by serving as platforms for researchers and scholars to exchange knowledge, present their findings, engage in scholarly discussions, and foster collaborations.

These conferences bring together experts, researchers, and practitioners from various disciplines and geographical locations to share their research findings, insights, and experiences. Research conferences can be national or international in scope, with varying levels of scale, audience, and impact.

Research conferences provide a platform for researchers to showcase their work, receive feedback, and disseminate their findings to a wider audience. This helps in advancing the state of knowledge in their field and contributing to the academic discourse.

Research conferences foster networking opportunities among researchers, enabling them to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and establish collaborations. These interactions can lead to new research partnerships, joint projects, and opportunities for future collaborations.

Research conferences promote interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches by bringing together researchers from different fields and facilitating cross-disciplinary discussions. This encourages the exchange of ideas, perspectives, and methodologies, leading to innovative research outcomes.

Research conferences offer opportunities for professional development through workshops, tutorials, and panel discussions. These sessions can help researchers enhance their skills, learn about the latest research tools and techniques, and stay updated with emerging trends in their field.

Research conferences can also provide access to funding agencies, job opportunities, and academic resources. Many conferences offer funding opportunities, job fairs, and exhibits where researchers can connect with potential employers, sponsors, and collaborators.

National research conferences allow researchers to connect with peers and experts within their own country or region. These conferences provide a platform for researchers to learn about the latest research happening within their national context, build a professional network within their country, and explore funding and job opportunities.

International research conferences offer a broader perspective by bringing together researchers from different countries and cultures. These conferences provide an opportunity to learn about global research trends, share diverse perspectives, and engage in cross-cultural exchanges.

Attending national and international research conferences can enhance researchers’ visibility and reputation in their field. Presenting research findings or delivering a keynote speech at a prestigious conference can raise researchers’ profile, increase their credibility, and open up new collaboration opportunities.

Research conferences provide a platform for researchers to receive feedback and constructive criticism on their work, helping them refine their research and improve the quality of their findings.

Attending research conferences also allows researchers to stay updated with the latest advancements in their field, learn about new research methodologies and techniques, and broaden their knowledge base.

Research conferences offer opportunities for researchers to engage in scholarly discussions, debates, and dialogues with fellow researchers, leading to a deeper understanding of their field and fostering intellectual growth.

• National research conferences: For example, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting, the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, and the British Psychological Society (BPS) Annual Conference are well-known national conferences in their respective fields, held in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, respectively.
• International research conferences: For example, the Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS) , the Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR) , and the International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR) are internationally recognized conferences in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning, held at various locations worldwide.

Types of Research Conferences

Research conferences can be categorized into different types based on various criteria, such as disciplinary focus, interdisciplinary nature, regional or international scope, and audience. Understanding the different types of research conferences can help researchers identify the most relevant conferences for their field and research interests.

• Disciplinary Research Conferences: These conferences are focused on a specific discipline or field of study, such as medicine, computer science, psychology, or physics. They bring together researchers, practitioners, and experts from the same field to share research findings, discuss challenges, and exchange ideas related to their specific domain. Examples of disciplinary research conferences include the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting for oncology research , the Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS) for machine learning and artificial intelligence research, and the American Psychological Association (APA) Annual Convention for psychology research.
• Interdisciplinary Research Conferences: These conferences promote collaboration and exchange of ideas across different disciplines, bringing together researchers from multiple fields to explore common research areas or solve complex problems. Interdisciplinary research conferences encourage cross-disciplinary discussions, foster innovative research, and promote collaborations among researchers with diverse expertise. Examples of interdisciplinary research conferences include the Conference on Complex Systems (CCS) for research on complex systems , the Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL) conference for natural language processing and computational linguistics research , and the International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD) for research on sustainability and development.
• Regional Research Conferences: These conferences are organized at a regional level, typically within a specific geographic area or country, and focus on research conducted in that particular region. Regional research conferences provide a platform for researchers to share research findings, discuss regional challenges, and foster collaborations within a specific context. Examples of regional research conferences include the European Conference on Computer Vision (ECCV) for computer vision research in Europe, the African Studies Association (ASA) Annual Meeting for research on Africa , and the Asia-Pacific Conference on Computer-Human Interaction (APCHI) for research on human-computer interaction in the Asia-Pacific region.
• International Research Conferences: These conferences have a global scope and attract researchers, practitioners, and experts from different countries and continents. International research conferences provide a platform for researchers to share their research findings on a global stage, foster cross-cultural exchanges, and promote international collaborations. Examples of international research conferences include the Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS) , the International Conference on Computer Vision (ICCV) , and the Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI) .

National Research conferences are typically focused on research conducted within a specific country or region, while international research conferences have a global scope and attract researchers from different countries.

National research conferences may have a smaller scale and audience compared to international research conferences, which are often larger and attract a more diverse and international audience.

International research conferences may have a higher level of prestige and visibility in the global academic community, while national research conferences may be more regionally or nationally recognized.

• Medicine: American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting (national) , European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress (international)
• Computer Science: Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS) ( international), Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL) conference (interdisciplinary)
• Psychology: American Psychological Association (APA) Annual Convention (national), International Congress of Psychology (ICP) (international)
• Education: American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting (national), World Conference on Educational Sciences (WCES )

National research conferences offer numerous benefits to researchers, providing them with opportunities for learning, networking, presenting research, gaining exposure, and advancing their professional development.

• Access to latest research and cutting-edge findings: National research conferences bring together researchers from various institutions and regions, providing a platform for sharing the latest research findings and advancements in the field. Attending these conferences allows researchers to stay updated with the latest research trends, learn about cutting-edge technologies, and gain insights into the current state of the field.

Example: At the National Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) , researchers can learn about the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, including new algorithms, techniques, and applications, through keynote speeches, paper presentations, and poster sessions.

• Opportunities for networking and collaboration with researchers in the same field: National research conferences provide ample networking opportunities, allowing researchers to connect with fellow researchers, practitioners, and experts in their field. Networking can lead to potential collaborations, joint research projects, and opportunities for sharing ideas and perspectives with peers in the same research domain.

Example: Networking events, such as coffee breaks, poster sessions, and social gatherings, at the American Sociological Association (ASA) Annual Meeting provide opportunities for researchers to connect with other sociologists, exchange ideas, and explore possibilities for future collaborations.

• Platform for presenting and discussing research findings: National research conferences offer researchers a platform to present their research findings through paper presentations, poster sessions, or oral presentations. Presenting research at conferences allows researchers to receive feedback, engage in discussions, and gain recognition for their work among their peers.

Example: At the Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR) , researchers can present their latest computer vision research through oral presentations or poster sessions, engage in discussions with other researchers, and receive feedback on their work.

• Exposure to diverse perspectives and research approaches: National research conferences often attract researchers from diverse backgrounds, institutions, and regions, providing an opportunity to learn about different perspectives and research approaches. Exposure to diverse research ideas and approaches can foster creativity, broaden researchers’ understanding of their field, and inspire new research directions.

Example: The Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL) conference brings together researchers from different areas of natural language processing, such as machine translation, sentiment analysis, and speech recognition, providing a platform for cross-disciplinary interactions and exposure to diverse research approaches.

• Possibility of receiving feedback and constructive criticism from experts in the field: National research conferences offer researchers a chance to receive feedback and constructive criticism on their research from experts in the field. This feedback can help researchers improve their research work, refine their ideas, and enhance the quality of their research output.

Example: At the American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting , researchers can present their findings on various areas of chemistry and receive feedback from leading experts in the field, which can further strengthen their research.

• Opportunities for professional development, including workshops, tutorials, and panel discussions: National research conferences often offer workshops, tutorials, panel discussions, and other professional development opportunities for researchers. These activities provide valuable insights, practical tips, and hands-on learning experiences that can enhance researchers’ skills and knowledge in their field.

Example: The American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting offers workshops on topics such as research methods, data analysis, and academic writing, providing researchers with opportunities for professional development and skill-building.

• Access to funding and job opportunities: National research conferences may also provide access to funding opportunities, such as research grants, fellowships, or awards, which can support researchers’ future research endeavors. Additionally, conferences may serve as a platform for job opportunities, including academic positions, industry collaborations,

International research conferences offer unique advantages to researchers, providing them with opportunities for global exposure, networking, collaboration, and personal growth.

• Increased exposure to global research trends and practices: International research conferences bring together researchers from different countries and regions, providing a platform to learn about global research trends and practices. Attending international conferences allows researchers to gain insights into the latest research advancements and methodologies from around the world, which can broaden their understanding of the field and enhance their research perspective.

Example: The International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML) is a prestigious conference that brings together machine learning researchers from different countries to present their research findings, discuss the latest advancements in the field, and exchange ideas on cutting-edge research trends and practices.

• Opportunities to network with researchers from different countries and cultures: International research conferences provide opportunities to network with researchers from diverse countries and cultures. Networking with international peers allows researchers to build professional connections, exchange ideas, and learn from different perspectives, which can foster international collaborations and partnerships.

Example: The World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering is an international conference that brings together researchers, practitioners, and professionals from the field of medical physics and biomedical engineering from around the world, providing opportunities for cross-cultural networking and collaboration.

• Access to diverse research perspectives and methodologies from around the world: International research conferences offer a platform for researchers to gain exposure to diverse research perspectives, methodologies, and approaches from different countries and regions. This exposure can broaden researchers’ understanding of various research practices and stimulate new ideas and approaches in their own research.

Example: The Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI) is an international conference that brings together researchers from the field of human-computer interaction (HCI) from different countries, providing a platform for the exchange of diverse research perspectives and methodologies.

• Potential for international collaboration and partnerships: International research conferences offer opportunities for researchers to initiate or strengthen international collaborations and partnerships. Collaborating with researchers from different countries can lead to joint research projects, shared resources, and diverse perspectives, which can enhance the quality and impact of research.

Example: The International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) is a leading conference in robotics that provides opportunities for researchers to establish international collaborations for joint research projects, technology transfer, and knowledge exchange.

• Exposure to funding and job opportunities in different countries: International research conferences may also provide access to funding opportunities, research grants, fellowships, or job opportunities in different countries. These opportunities can expand researchers’ horizons and open doors to international research funding and job prospects.

Example: The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress is an international conference that brings together researchers, clinicians, and professionals from the field of cardiology, providing opportunities for researchers to explore funding and job opportunities in Europe and beyond.

• Chance to broaden one’s research network and enhance research reputation: Attending international research conferences allows researchers to broaden their research network beyond their home country or region, and establish connections with researchers from different parts of the world. This can enhance researchers’ research reputation and visibility on a global scale, which can be beneficial for career growth and opportunities for collaboration.

Example: The International Conference on Computer Vision (ICCV) is a premier conference in computer vision that attracts researchers from around the world, providing opportunities for researchers to expand their research network and enhance their research reputation on an international level.

• Cultural exchange and personal growth opportunities: International research conferences also provide opportunities for cultural exchange and personal growth. Researchers can learn about different cultures, traditions, and practices, which can broaden their horizons and contribute to their personal growth as individuals and professionals.

Example: For instance, a researcher from the United States attending an international conference in Japan may have the chance to learn about Japanese culture, traditions, and research practices through interactions with local researchers and conference attendees.

Attending research conferences requires careful selection and preparation to make the most of the experience. Here are some factors to consider, tips for submitting abstracts and papers, suggestions for preparing presentations and posters, strategies for effective networking and collaboration, and recommendations for maximizing the benefits of attending research conferences.

• Factors to consider when choosing a research conference to attend:
• Relevance to your research: Choose conferences that are relevant to your research field or topic of interest. Consider the conference’s focus, theme, and scope to ensure that it aligns with your research area.

Example: If you are a researcher in the field of artificial intelligence, you may consider attending conferences such as the Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS) or the Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR) .

• Reputation and impact: Consider the reputation and impact of the conference in your research community. Look for conferences that are well-established, have a strong track record of quality research presentations, and attract renowned researchers in the field.

Example: The Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL) conference is a well-established and prestigious conference in the field of natural language processing and computational linguistics, known for its high-quality research presentations and influential research outcomes.

• Location and logistics: Consider the location, dates, and logistics of the conference. Look for conferences that are conveniently located, have reasonable registration fees, and fit well with your schedule and availability.

Example: The International Conference on Computer Vision (ICCV) is held at different locations around the world each year, offering researchers opportunities to attend the conference in different regions and experience diverse cultural settings.

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• Tips for submitting abstracts and papers to research conferences:
• Follow submission guidelines: Carefully read and follow the submission guidelines of the conference for abstracts, papers, or other types of submissions. Make sure to adhere to the submission deadlines and formatting requirements.

Example: If the conference requires a double-blind review, ensure that your submission does not include any identifying information about the authors to maintain anonymity during the review process.

• Highlight the significance of your research: Clearly state the significance, novelty, and contributions of your research in the abstract or paper. Emphasize why your research is important and relevant to the conference’s theme or scope.

Example: Clearly state the research gap your work addresses, the methodology or approach used, and the potential impact or implications of your findings on the field.

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• Seek feedback from peers or mentors: Seek feedback from your peers or mentors on your abstract or paper before submission. Incorporate their suggestions and comments to improve the quality and clarity of your submission.

Example: Share your abstract or paper with colleagues or mentors in your research field and ask for their feedback on the research significance, clarity, and overall quality of the submission.

• Suggestions for preparing presentations and posters:
• Practice your presentation: Practice your presentation or poster to ensure that you are well-prepared to deliver it confidently and effectively. Time yourself to ensure that you stay within the allocated time for your presentation.

Example: Rehearse your presentation in front of a mirror, or with colleagues, to get feedback on your delivery, pace, and clarity of your message.

• Use visual aids effectively: Use visual aids such as slides or posters to enhance your presentation. Keep them visually appealing, easy to read, and well-organized to convey your message clearly.

Example: Use high-quality images, charts, or diagrams that support your research findings or conclusions, and avoid overcrowding your visual aids with too much text or information.

• Be prepared for questions: Anticipate potential questions that may arise during or after your presentation, and be prepared to answer.

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Attending research conferences may come with various challenges. Here are some common challenges faced by researchers and strategies for overcoming them:

• Language barriers and cultural differences:
• Language barriers: Researchers attending international conferences may face language barriers if the conference is conducted in a language that is not their native language. This can make it difficult to understand presentations, ask questions, or participate in discussions.

Solution: Familiarize yourself with the conference language in advance, and consider brushing up on your language skills. You can also request for presentation slides or materials in advance to review and prepare yourself.

Example: If you are attending a conference in Japan and the conference is conducted in Japanese, you can practice basic Japanese phrases and use translation tools or apps to assist you in understanding the presentations.

• Cultural differences: Researchers attending conferences in different countries or regions may encounter cultural differences in communication styles, norms, and practices. This can affect networking, collaboration, and social interactions at the conference.

Solution: Educate yourself about the cultural norms and practices of the conference location beforehand, and be mindful of cultural differences during interactions with fellow researchers. Respect local customs and traditions, and adapt your communication style accordingly.

Example: If you are attending a conference in China, you may need to be aware of hierarchical communication styles and the importance of face-saving, and adjust your communication approach accordingly.

• Travel logistics, time, and budget management:
• Travel logistics: Attending national or international conferences may require travel arrangements, such as booking flights, accommodation, and transportation, which can be time-consuming and challenging to manage.

Solution: Plan your travel logistics well in advance, and make sure to account for factors such as visa requirements, transportation options, accommodation availability, and conference registration deadlines. Utilize online tools and resources to compare prices and options to optimize your travel arrangements.

Example: If you are attending a conference in Europe, you may need to apply for a Schengen visa, book flights early to secure better rates, and arrange for local transportation options such as trains or buses.

• Time and budget management: Attending conferences can be time-consuming and costly, requiring researchers to balance their research commitments, budget limitations, and personal or professional obligations.

Solution: Plan your time and budget wisely, considering the conference dates, travel costs, conference registration fees, and other expenses. Seek funding opportunities such as grants, scholarships, or travel awards to support your attendance.

Example: Create a budget plan that includes estimated costs for conference registration, travel, accommodation, meals, and other expenses. Look for funding opportunities offered by the conference, your institution, or external sources to help cover the costs.

• Coping with conference anxiety and stress:
• Conference anxiety: Researchers may experience anxiety or stress related to presenting their research, networking with peers, or navigating the conference environment, which can affect their overall conference experience.

Solution: Prepare well in advance by practicing your presentation, researching the conference agenda, and familiarizing yourself with the conference venue. Take breaks, engage in self-care activities, and seek support from colleagues or mentors to manage anxiety or stress.

Example: Practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, or exercise to manage conference anxiety. Create a schedule that includes time for breaks, meals, and self-care activities to help you stay balanced during the conference.

• Diversity, inclusion, and accessibility
• Issues related to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility may arise at research conferences, such as lack of representation, discrimination, or accessibility barriers for individuals with disabilities.

Solution: Promote diversity and inclusivity in your research, interactions, and discussions at conferences. Advocate for accessibility measures such as captioning, sign language etc.

Attending national and international research conferences can provide numerous benefits for researchers and research scholars. These conferences offer opportunities to access the latest research and cutting-edge findings, network and collaborate with peers in the same field, present and discuss research findings, and gain exposure to diverse perspectives and research approaches.

Additionally, research conferences can provide opportunities for professional development through workshops, tutorials, and panel discussions, as well as access to funding and job opportunities.

It is encouraged for researchers and research scholars to actively participate in research conferences for their professional growth and advancement. By attending conferences, researchers can expand their knowledge, broaden their research networks, enhance their research reputation, and stay updated with global research trends and practices.

Conferences also provide a platform for researchers to showcase their research, receive feedback and constructive criticism from experts in the field, and build collaborations and partnerships with researchers from different countries and cultures.

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Conferences are the best place for disseminating research findings. Attending a conference where a concentrated group of people with similar interests in a discipline, topic, or area of ​​inquiry will also be in attendance and presenting your findings to them is a great way to gain reputability. Such presentations allow for immediate feedback and networking opportunities. For all researchers, especially those who are at the beginning of their careers, conferences offer the best opportunities to interact with one another and meet those with whom you could potentially collaborate.

Your research is finally over. The data was collected, analyzed, and written up. Now the question of what the best way to disseminate your findings is, arises. A presentation of one’s research findings at a conference will allow for the relatively rapid dissemination of those findings compared to a peer-reviewed publication. In addition, it allows quick feedback from others interested in the same field and can stimulate further collaborative work. However, the thing that a lot of researchers struggle with is finding the best conference to present their findings at. This article offers crucial tips on how you can make this decision effortlessly.

• Choosing The Right Sort Of Academic Conference (Open Access or Otherwise) Depending On The Status Of The Publication Of Your Research Work

Presentations at conferences should generally take place before the publication of the study. Once published in a journal, most conference organizers will be hesitant about accepting your research for presentation. Regional events tend to have a more liberal approach to this rule. Alternately, there are also those journals that will not accept research papers that have been presented at conferences and will insist on embargos before publication. This decision cannot be taken lightly.

Fairly early in your career, you can expect invitations to high-level open access conferences. Be wary that many of these events are designed to make a profit for the organizers and may offer little academic merit. Make sure you know who the organizing committee represents. A nationally or internationally specialized group may be considered trustworthy. The best way to avoid choosing predatory conferences is to subscribe to our international conference alerts that won’t cost you a single penny.

• Think About The Format Of The Presentation

The presentation can be given in oral form or in poster form. There are valid reasons for choosing both. The organizers will have limited places for oral presentations and, to a certain extent, for posters as well. Oral presentations are more flexible with information that can be given visually and orally. More advanced presentation formats allow for the incorporation of advanced media to help elucidate points better. Above all, the presentations are a chance to be in front of a live audience, to be seen and heard, and to participate in a speech about your findings. However, this is only one niche, and they will compete for an audience with other conference activities. A poster will usually give you the opportunity to speak to those in attendance, either during poster time (most often during breaks in the conference program) or a dedicated time slot to talk about your findings. The main advantage is that it usually stays in place for the duration of the conference, allowing many participants to see your work. However, the opportunity to introduce yourself and your work is limited to your availability to show up with the poster.

• Consider The Potential Size Of Your Audience At The Conference That You’re Planning On Presenting 

Presentations can take place in local, national, or international contexts. There are those organizers who will allow presentations from a large international event to be presented locally as well provided previous presentations of the same work must be declared. Different meetings have different audiences. Larger conferences offer crucial opportunities to be known to a wider audience from your own discipline and also associated ones. However, the results may be more relevant to a local audience and more easily translated into practice.

• Consider The Potential Of The Conference To Elevate Your Reputation By Presenting In It

There are many different academic sites to choose from. One of these venues is a conference organized by a world-class academic event organizing firm in your discipline. These events offer incredible opportunities to share your work with other academics, as well as to get input and feedback on the research you are doing. Professional conferences also provide excellent networking opportunities and are a good first step towards gaining some name recognition. You can send in your proposals to reputable conference organizers to present your work at their national and international conferences. Inquiring of your colleagues about which conferences have the best reputation in your discipline and then visit the websites of these events to find out more about the proposal submission process. Large professional organizations usually hold a large general conference once a year, and some hold especially thematic and smaller meetings or conferences at different times of the year.

Typically, when you submit your proposal for a conference presentation, you get to choose from various options. Full workshop papers offer you the opportunity to write a comprehensive research paper and present the results. Many professional organizations have a peer review process to assess proposals, and many publish full papers in a forum. These generally count in the process of retention, tenure, and promotion, although they are usually not as important as publications in peer-reviewed journal articles. However, it’s a great way to write early drafts of your research, market yourself, and gain experience writing full research articles. You can take advantage of these presentation opportunities to get feedback on your article. As far as larger conferences are concerned, if your paper is accepted, you could be placed in a session with your peers presenting on a similar topic, where your session will be chaired.

• Are The Rules & Format Of Presentation Imposed By The Conference, To Your Liking?

Once you’ve selected the conference, prepare to submit your research by following the submission guidelines well in advance. Popular, high-level conference organizers usually require that abstract submissions be carried out and completed roughly six months before the date of their proposed conferences. Abstract submission guidelines are most often available on the websites for a selection process based on peer review. The abstract must meet word count limits, scientific specifications, and keywords for acceptance as a poster/oral presentation. Based on years of work and interdisciplinary collaborations, several aspects of interest may exist for the presentation. Choose that piece of research that you intend to deliver to your target audience, depending on the stage of completion. Follow the guidelines for abstracts or conference proceedings and submit them by the deadline.

• Weigh The Expenses You Will Incur Against The Reach You Could Potentially Achieve For Your Research

Most organizers offer junior, early-career researchers and scientists the provision to apply for travel grants if their abstracts are accepted for presentation. Before submitting your abstract, however, check the costs and identify your funding sources. Conferences located abroad and interstate will have additional travel costs, including airline tickets and hotel accommodation. Consider in advance whether the budget allocations for research trips match the expenses for the chosen destination. A conference alerts subscription will allow you to learn about all these details effortlessly.

• Don’t Lose Sight On What You Truly Want To Get Out Of Presenting Your Research At A Conference

Along with these questions, think about what to expect from a conference presentation. Conference presentations almost always lead to more conference presentations. But if you want your presentation to lead to something, then be clear in your mind and whether the event you are targeting will get there. Some reasons for presenting at conferences include –

• refining the beginning or the end of an article;
• acquiring feedback on research ideas (no matter which stage of the research process);
• increasing your list of professional contacts;
• recruiting research partners to assist you in your project;
• reflecting on your discoveries;
• helping with data analysis;
• improving your chances of obtaining research funding; job search or other advice;
• seeking avenues for career progression;
• meeting key people in your field.

Presenting your research work at an international conference affords you the opportunity to disseminate your findings, network with other researchers, and develop your academic background. While all conferences have their inherent differences, there are basic strategies to presenting your research in the best manner possible. This will be different depending on whether it is an oral presentation or a poster presentation. With proper guidance and preparation, you can make sure you not only choose the best conference for you to present your research at but that you also deliver a top-class presentation

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How to turn a conference paper into a journal article: 5 top tips 

Understanding how to turn a conference paper into a journal article is a skill that’s worth developing for any academic. Conference papers are a fantastic opportunity to share your research with peers and gather feedback to help you improve your work. But once a conference paper has been presented, it doesn’t have to be the end of that piece of writing.  

Conference paper publication is rare, so it’s unlikely your conference paper will be published as it is. But it can still form the foundation on which a journal article can be built. In this blog, we’re going to look at how to develop your conference paper and turn it into a brilliant journal article.  

What’s the difference between a conference paper and a journal article?

There are a few key differences between conference papers and journal articles, which help to explain why it’s necessary to do further work before you can submit to a journal.  

Audience A conference paper is written with a specific audience in mind which may not be exactly the audience targeted by a journal. For example, you could have a large conference with an interdisciplinary audience and a journal with a much more specific audience. Or vice versa. While there could be some overlap between audiences, it’s vital that a journal article is written with the journal’s audience in mind. 

Work in progress vs. completed work Many academics use conference papers as a way to get input into research that’s still in progress. The feedback and insight gained from the presentation and subsequent question and answer session can help to give direction to ongoing work. In contrast, journal articles should be written when definite conclusions are reached in a piece of research.

Language and tone As conference papers are written to be verbally presented, the language and tone of the writing can often be different from that demanded by a journal. Journals have varying requirements regarding writing style which will almost always entail rewriting or rephrasing work in an existing conference paper. 

Clarity of all arguments The clarity of arguments in a conference paper isn’t a deal breaker. After all, if the arguments aren’t immediately clear to the conference audience, the presenter can clarify them in the question and answer session after the presentation. However, this isn’t possible for a journal article. It’s also worth considering that when presenting a conference paper, you can focus on certain parts of the paper. But this isn’t the case with journal articles, where all sections should be equally developed. 

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So if you’ve presented a conference paper, what should you do to turn it into a journal article? Here are some top tips, with insights from Charlie Berry, whose prize-winning essay – based on a conference paper – was published in The London Journal in 2017 . 

1. Consider the requirements of the journal you want to publish in

It’s vital to spend time choosing the right journal for your research and ensuring you understand its requirements before you start writing. Following the submission guidelines is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your article is considered by the editors. There are lots of great tips on how to choose the right journal in our Choosing a journal eBook . 

2. Use the feedback you’ve received

The feedback you receive when you present your conference paper can give you some great insights into where you need to develop your research, arguments, and conclusions. 

“When I presented my paper, I had quite a few helpful questions from the audience and my fellow panelists,” explained Charlie Berry. “These highlighted areas where I could improve the piece. Some of the most helpful were where people didn’t quite understand something in my original paper. This let me know where I needed to add more clarification.” 

Remember, you don’t have to include and act on all feedback. You know your research best, so use your judgment to decide what will improve your work. 

3. Develop your research and arguments 

If your research is still in progress, it’s vital that you further develop it and form definite conclusions before writing a journal article. Or perhaps your conference paper only covered one area of your research and you’ll need to draw on other aspects of your work to form your arguments for an article. 

“My conference paper focused on my research using one particular document, the record of a late medieval neighborhood court,” explained Charlie Berry. “When writing my article, I incorporated other parts of my research which gave a much deeper sense of the historical context of that document. I used my social network analysis of local people to explore the careers and connections of men who served as jurors in the court. In an article, you have more space to use and explain any use of innovative methodologies.” 

4. Consider how your research relates to other work in your field 

Journal editors will expect you to have read broadly on the subject of your research and will want you to be able to link your work to that of those in your field. 

“Your article can explain the importance of your research for your field in much more depth than a conference paper,” said Charlie Berry. “Think about the sort of secondary literature the readers of the journal will be familiar with. How does your work fit with or challenge it? If you’ve already written a literature review for your thesis, read it over and think about which relevant parts you could incorporate into your article.” 

5. Start with a blank page

When you start writing, it may be tempting to try to develop your original conference paper and add bits to it to turn it into an article. But this can actually hamper your progress because the way you’ve written the conference paper may not work for the style of the journal or the arguments you’re now trying to make. 

Instead, start with a blank document and use our Writing your paper free guide to guide you through the process step-by-step. You can then bring in relevant parts of your conference paper and further develop them as you go. 

Where to next?

If you’ve found these tips helpful make sure you look at:

Publishing an article free guide –  a series of guides that walk you through the process of publishing your article, from choosing a journal to promoting your published research. 

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• July 25, 2024

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• Researchers in the Department of Communication will present 11 unique projects (including one top paper) at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association.

Research conducted in the Department of Communication will be featured at this year's meeting of the National Communication Association. Researchers in the Department will present a total of 11 different projects, including one that earned a Top Paper award. Our faculty and students hold important leadership roles at NCA: Dr. Laramie Taylor is Second Vice-Chair for the Mass Communication Division, Sofia Rhea is Secretary for the Mass Communication Division, and Muhammad Rasul is Graduate Student Rep. for the Mass Communication Division.

Below is a full list of the studies being presented at NCA this year.

Can Exposure to Memes Trigger Stereotype Threat and Lift Effects on Physical Activity? The Mediating Role of State Anxiety, Self-Efficacy, and Task Motivation on Running Behavior and Intention Camren Leroy Allen, Jorge Peña Top Paper

You said what? An in-class experiment to teach students about audience reactions to self-disclosure on social networking sites. Steven Brunner, Jeanette Ruiz

Boosting Engagement: Strategies for Online Communication Classes Heather J. Hether

Digital Compassion: Unveiling Factors behind Chinese Netizens’ Responses to Support-seeking about Depression Haojian Li, Bo Feng, Xinyi Tong

Can You Read Between the Lines?: A Comparison of Human and ChatGPT As Support Providers Rachel McKenzie, Lisa Jihyun Hwang, Bo Feng, Wenjing Pan

Extended Abstract: COVID-19-Related Anger on Traditional vs. Social Media News Consumption and Vaccination Intention: A Nationally Representative Study Yoo Jung Oh, Muhammad Ehab Rasul, Jong In Lim, Christopher (CJ) Calabrese

Intergroup Contact in Virtual Reality: The Influence of User Anonymity-Identifiability, Social Identity, and Contact Valence on Prejudice Jorge Peña, Jeffrey Tseng, Camren Leroy Allen, Vivian HH Chen, Gabrielle C. Ibasco, Wei Jei Koek

Reactionary Reactions? Exploring Shifting Fan Discourse in Response to Character Identity Development in The Umbrella Academy Sofia V. Rhea, Laramie Taylor

Parent Problematic Media Use, Child Executive Functions, and Household Income Relate to Parent Reliance on Media Emotion Regulation Strategies Jane Shawcroft, Allyson Snyder, Drew Cingel, Jeanette Ruiz

The Evolution of Romantic Media and Relationships: A Greater Regard for Romantic Diversity in the Ever-Changing Media Landscape and Related Sociocultural Transitions Laramie Taylor

From Robot, to Android, to Humanoid: Does Self-Relevance Influence Uncanny Valley Perceptions of Mechanic or Anthropomorphic Face Morphs? William Weisman, Jorge Peña

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Taylor bailey leads publication of a new paper describing geomorphological controls on estuary hydrodynamics in maine.

Taylor Bailey (PhD candidate) is first author of a new paper in the journal, Science of the Total Environment. The paper, Geomorphological Controls on Estuary Hydrodynamics with Implications for Diatom Blooms in Deglaciated Coastal Areas , informs current practices of harmful algae bloom (HAB) monitoring and management by linking coastal geomorphology to hydraulic conditions influencing HAB sampling outcomes, coastal morphometric features to material accumulation hotspots, and millennial time scales to modern estuary hydraulic conditions. The paper is currently available as a pre-proof online.

Bailey, T., L. Ross, N. Tiner; S.M.C. Smith, I. Pérez Santos, A. Ramos, A. Mendoza; D. Miller. 2024. Geomorphological controls on estuary hydrodynamics with implications for algal blooms in deglaciated coastal areas . Science of the Total Environment. DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174902

Award-winning paper in ICML 2024 on “VideoPoet: A large language model for zero-shot video generation.”

Dan Kondratyuk, Lijun Yu, Xiuye Gu, José Lezama, Jonathan Huang, Grant Schindler, Rachel Hornung, Vighnesh Birodkar, Jimmy Yan, Ming-Chang Chiu, Krishna Somandepalli, Hassan Akbari, Yair Alon, Yong Cheng, Josh Dillon, Agrim Gupta, Meera Hahn, Anja Hauth, David Hendon, Alonso Martinez, David Minnen, Mikhail Sirotenko, Kihyuk Sohn, Xuan Yang, Hartwig Adam, Ming-Hsuan Yang, Irfan Essa, Huisheng Wang, David A. Ross, Bryan Seybold, Lu Jiang

VideoPoet: A large language model for zero-shot video generation Best Paper Proceedings Article

In: Proceedings of International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML), 2024 .

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: arXiv, best paper award, computational video, computer vision, generative AI, google, ICML

• https://arxiv.org/pdf/2312.14125
• https://arxiv.org/abs/2312.14125
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Awarded the Best Paper Award by ICML 2024 . More details at the Project Website .

We present VideoPoet, a language model capable of synthesizing high-quality video, with matching audio, from a large variety of conditioning signals. VideoPoet employs a decoder-only transformer architecture that processes multimodal inputs -- including images, videos, text, and audio. The training protocol follows that of Large Language Models (LLMs), consisting of two stages: pretraining and task-specific adaptation. During pretraining, VideoPoet incorporates a mixture of multimodal generative objectives within an autoregressive Transformer framework. The pretrained LLM serves as a foundation that can be adapted for a range of video generation tasks. We present empirical results demonstrating the model's state-of-the-art capabilities in zero-shot video generation, specifically highlighting VideoPoet's ability to generate high-fidelity motions. Project page: http://sites.research.google/videopoet/

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The conference was founded in 1987 and is now a multi-track interdisciplinary annual meeting that includes invited talks, demonstrations, symposia, and oral and poster presentations of refereed papers. Along with the conference is a professional exposition focusing on machine learning in practice, a series of tutorials, and topical workshops that provide a less formal setting for the exchange of ideas.

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