I have difficulty starting my presentation (F1, F3, F4).


Ask yourself what type of presentation you are going to give in relation to occasion, the audience, and what the expectations of the audience are (F3). Start with a ‘situation’ or problem. Invent a story, relate to a newspaper article, in any case start off with something that your audience can relate to. This will attract their attention, and will make it clear that your presentation deals with a topic relevant to them. Make your first presentation slide picture that problem or topic; why the problem appears, whether it is a problem (for whom) or what can be done about it. Make sure to introduce yourself (your background, reason for the research). You might consider starting already with the conclusion of your presentation as a teaser.

 

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