Mark Hetherington delivered a presentation on oral presentation skills in science. The presentation outlined Mark's research project on applying presentation skills within the science curriculum. It discussed the importance of developing skills like research, delivery, writing and evaluation. Mark shared what he had learned so far, including working with an excellent class and the benefits of effective communication. He concluded by discussing the importance of presentation skills for science students and what he had learned through challenges in his research project.

1. Graded Unit presentation:
Presentation Skills in Science
Delivered by Mark Hetherington
21st March 2012

2. Structure
• What my project is • Agenda for further
about research
• Why I chose this topic • Conclusion
• What I knew about • What I have learned so
presentation skills in far
science prior to • Sources used
research • Question and answer
• What I have found out session
so far
• Sources of information

3. What my project is about
• Oral Presentation Skills in Science
• Importance of applying skills within the
science curriculum
• Detailing the four outcomes for the audience
• Vocational relevance
• Facts and information concerning Science
based courses

4. Why I chose this topic
• Interest in oral presentation delivery and the
academic discipline of Science
• Development and application of skills
• Importance of written, spoken, listening and
reading skills

5. What I knew about presentation skills
in science prior to research
• Academic publications
• Working knowledge of delivery from seminars
and lecture work
• Teaching and learning theories
• Independent knowledge on subject matter

6. What I have found out so far
• Excellent class to work with
• Wide range of skills to be developed such as
research, presentation
delivery, proofreading, evaluation, formal writing and
poster design
• Excellent integration possibilities
• Effective communication between lecturers, learners
and D2L improves morale and attendance

7. Sources of info
• D2L documentation, lecturer notes and
independent study
• Wide range of websites such as…
• Journals such as…
• Books such as…

8. Agenda for further research
• Maintain positive links with learners in
classroom and through D2L (throughout
project)
• Ensure that class tutor is aware of all
formative and summative assessments (as per
schedule of work)
• Draw up some proofreading assessments for
final outcome (May 2012)
• Ensure subject registration documentation is
submitted timeously (March 2012)

9. Conclusion
• Presentation skills are extremely important for
all Science students
• Time management, attendance, engagement
and effective research strategies are key
• D2L is an effective way of communicating with
students when attendance is sparse

10. What I have learned
• Problems encountered: time
management, not using time to research
properly, lack of subject
knowledge, paperwork issues
• Resolutions to problems: work out a
meaningful schedule for work until the end of
the unit, consult research methodology slides
on D2L, ask tutor for deadline information

11. Sources used
• SQA Unit descriptor
• www.howtodeliveracrackingpresentationsthe
MarkHetheringtonway.com
• D2L information (www.d2l.stevenson.ac.uk)
• Journals – Oral Presentation Made Easy, Mark
Hetherington, 2012.

12. Thank you for listening
• If you have any questions, I would be happy to
take them now.