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== Presentation/Publication ==
* source: Parberry, Ian (2000) How to Present a Paper in Theoretical Computer Science: A Speaker's Guide for Students, Dept. Comp. Sc., Univ North Texas. Denton, Texas.=== What to Say How to Say it ===* communicate key ideas** emphasize key ideas** skip standard, obvious, or complicated* don't get bogged down in details** you have been thinking deeply for months** audience has not - is the paper worth reading?** details are out of place - leave them in the paper* structure your talk** break into distinct parts* use a top-down approach** introduction*** informal description - impressions are important*** define the problem*** motivate the audience**** explain why it is so important*** introduce terminology*** discuss earlier work*** emphasize contributions of your paper**** this may be added laterthe only points audience will remember*** provide a road-map to the talk** body*** abstract the major results or contributions*** explain the significance of the results*** sketch a proof of the crucial results**** gloss over the technical details** technicalities*** present a key result**** give the flavour of the rest of the technical details in a short period of time*** present it carefully**** fill in small gaps**** mention points that may not be in the paper itself** conclusion*** hindsight is clear than foresight**** make observation that would have been confusing earlier**** regain the attention of non-experts in the audience*** state open problems**** identify problems that arise from your paper**** mention weaknesses of your paper**** indicate that your talk is over=== Delivery - Getting through to your Audience ===* use repetition** "tell them what you're going to tell them. Tell them. Tell them what you told them* remind, don't assume** if your paper assumes a standard result, state it as a reminder* don't over-run** conference presentations last 15 to 30 minutes with 5 minutes for questions** if short on time, cut the technicalities section* maintain eye contact** spread your attention, don't concentrate on one person* control your voice** avoid fashion, hype, information-free utterances* control your motion** avoid hyperactivity** use natural gestures* take care of your appearance** avoid ostentatiousness* minimize language difficulties* try not to get anxious** prepare adequately beforehand** do not pay undue attention to the reaction of the most important person in the audience - their reactions may be the result of something that is totally unrelated to your presentation** to calm panic, pause, close your eyes, and take a few deep breaths** it is the quality of your research that matters=== Visual and Aural Aids ===* make legible slides* don't put too much on a slide - remember short-term memory* don't use too many slide- reserve 2 minutes per slide* use colour effectively - avoid rainbows - yellow is almost invisible* pictures and tables** pictures are worth a thousand words=== Question Time ===* expect three types of questions** genuine request for knowledge** selfish - draws attention to the questioner - indirectly compliment them** malicious - expect to have your ego bruised - be prepared, be polite, and avoid lengthy exchanges - offer a one-to-one discussion afterwards
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