Exercise 1.4. Discuss the following questions.
PART II
CONFERENCE PRESENTATION
UNIT 1. Giving a Scientific Presentation at a Conference
In pairs, discuss the following questions.
· Have you ever presented your research to a large audience at a conference? Tell your partner about your experience.
(Last time I presented my research to a large audience on the topic NET ASSETS. It was not difficult at all because I participated in a lot of conferences as well as I practiced my speech in front of mirror and to my friends and made my power point slide readable.)
· Do you plan to attend any conferences in the near future?
(Yes, I’d attend April’s scientific conference on Management Strategies in SevSU.)
· Why is it important for you to present your data at scientific conferences?
It’s clear that everyone should: Meet other researchers in your field and potential contacts for future positions ; Contribute to and learn about the most recent advances in your field etc.
Exercise 1.1. Read the text about five reasons why it is important for you to participate in conferences. Find out the main idea of each paragraph. Then, match the paragraphs with their headings given below.
Why It Is Important for You to Present Your Data at Scientific Conferences
| 1 Contribute to and learn about the most recent advances in your field |
Conference presentations allow you to present your data during many stages of development, (e.g., preliminary findings, recently collected data, or data that is waiting to be published). This will allow you to present your most up-to-date findings and receive feedback from colleagues, which will help you when you ultimately write up your study. Additionally, you have the opportunity to attend numerous exciting talks and poster sessions while at the convention. As these presentations often represent the most cutting-edge research available, they can provide you with valuable information far earlier than if you had waited for the publication.
| 2 Advocate for your science |
Perhaps one of the most important benefits from conference presentations is the ability to advocate for your science. Representing your field of interest allows researchers in other disciplines, policy-makers, and the public to become aware of the innovative research being generated in your particular subfield. As scientists, it is important that we share our research findings with people outside our specific discipline to increase the visibility of our research and provide interested individuals with more information.
| 3 Contribute to your overall research profile |
Conferences provide a way to practice your presentation skills and can help you develop the expertise needed to discuss your research in a clear and meaningful way. Learning how to answer specific questions and present your data to a range of individuals (who may or may not be familiar with your field of research) will help you in other endeavors, including future conference presentations, masters or dissertation defenses, and classroom teaching.
| 4 Learn how to talk about your data |
When on the job market, graduate students often compete against other students for ideal jobs or post-doctoral positions. A history of conference presentations will show potential employers that you regularly disseminate your research finding to colleagues as well as keep up-to-date on the cutting-edge research of the field. Moreover, many conferences offer travel awards, which if won, can be added to your list of awards and honors. These lines on your vita may be the deciding factor between you and other potential job candidates.
| 5 Meet other researchers in your field and potential contacts for future positions |
The presentations that you give and attend are likely to be frequented by researchers with similar interests, giving you the opportunity to discuss your research and learn valuable information from people working with similar techniques, populations, or statistics. Establishing contacts with other scientists will foster friendships with motivated researchers who can be resources for you at any stage of your career. An additional advantage of meeting researchers with common interests is that you may be able to create contacts for future employment or post-doctoral placements, allowing you to learn of available positions sooner than those who wait for advertisements to be posted. Furthermore, making yourself recognizable to future employers can increase your likelihood of being considered for a position.
· Do you agree or disagree with the presented essential reasons why it is important for you to participate in conferences?
(I complete agree with these reasons, because they are very useful for all researchers)
Exercise 1.2. Look at the typical conference program. Which paragraphs below (1-4) explain:
1 registration where you pay or confirm payment of the registration fee, and in return receive a badge identifying you as participant, plus documentation such as the latest program, invitations to social events, etc.
2 plenary sessions general opening and closing of the conference, panel discussions, and talks by "invited" speakers, i.e. renowned experts in their field, whose costs are paid by the organizers.
3 parallel sessionsmore specialized sessions with "contributing" speakers (selected on the basis of submissions, and having to pay to participate), that take place simultaneously in different rooms. Often such sessions are organized by their chairperson independently of the main conference committee, who is responsible for the focus and the selection of contributors. Smaller conferences (workshops) may not have parallel sessions.
4 social events coffee breaks, lunches, receptions, conference dinner, excursions, etc.
Exercise 1.3. Match the following conference terms in A with their definitions in B .
| A | B |
| 1 Keynote speaker D | (a) a conversation about a specific topic conducted by a group of experts, usually either in the presence of an audience or in a broadcast (or both) |
| 2 Panel discussion A | (b) a talk during a conference or similar meeting that is scheduled at a time when everyone can attend. |
| 3 Plenary talk B | (c) a meeting of a selection of experts in a particular field during which papers are presented on specific subjects. It can take place during bigger conferences. |
| 4 Symposium C | (d) one or more specialized speakers who present a talk at a general session. Often these are notable individuals who draw attention and participants to the meeting. |
Exercise 1.4. Discuss the following questions.
· Do you think, with today’s technology, online conferences will replace those that take place face to face?
(On one hand, online conferences will in most cases replace due to waste of time for travelling and expanses on living and participation, on the other hand they won’t because they are the best way to get acquainted with future employers and people involved in scientific research, and what’s more relevant is your emotions experienced while speaking with different people involved in your research.)
· What would be the advantages and disadvantages of attending a conference online?
+ they are the best way to get acquainted with future employers and people involved in scientific research
- due to waste of time for travelling and expanses on living and participation
Exercise 1.5. Think about a scientific presentation you have made to a large audience. In pairs, discuss the following questions:
· Was it successful?
(No, is was not. Because the device failed. There were no sound and images of my slides.)
· Did you have any problems? If so, what was the problem and how did you solve it?
(I started to present my research without slides whilst I drew some charts and graphs on whiteboard as well I spoke aloud)
Exercise 1.6. Brainstorming “How to give a good scientific presentation? ” Make notes of as many ideas on the subject as you can. Then, in pairs or a small group, discuss the selected ideas and associations.
· Speak not read
· Make eye contact with audience
· Make your slides readable
· etc
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