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BY
TIPS AND TRICKS TO MAKING A GOOD
SCIENTIFIC SEMINAR PRESENTATION
Oluwatobi Adekunle, OSO
8-6-2016
TITLE PAGE
TOPIC
◦ Capitalize
◦ Italicize botanical names
◦ Add authorities to the botanical names
NAME
◦ First and second name first (in sentence case)
◦ Last name should be last (may be in CAPITAL LETTER)
◦ Matric No.
◦ Degree/School (e.g. B.Sc., Ibadan)
NOTE
◦ Capitalize and embolden every slide headings
◦ Subheadings (if present) should be emboldened in sentence case
◦ Italicize, write in full and add authorities for every first time a
Botanical names would be used
◦ Abbreviation of Generic names is permitted, but not permitted for
specific names
◦ “Species” as a word can be shortened as sp. (for one species) or
spp. (for more than one) - but NEVER ITALICIZE
FONT
◦ TNR/Arial/Calibri
◦ Headings – above 28
◦ Body – between 20 and 28
◦ Titles of tables and figures – between 10 and 16
BEFORE YOU CONTINUE
FRAMEWORK
◦ Title page – 1 slide
◦ Introduction – 3 slides max
◦ Justification/Problem Statement/Statement of Problem – 1 slide
◦ Aims and Objective 1 slide
◦ Materials and Methods – 3 slides max.
◦ Results – no limit to slides
◦ Discussion – 3 slides max
◦ Conclusion – 2 slides max.
◦ Recommendation – 2 slides max.
◦ Acknowledgement (optional) – 1 slide
◦ Thank you – 1 slide
BEFORE YOU CONTINUE
The introduction slide should carry salient points from your
introduction, literature review and uses (Oso, 2012).
You might want to use one or two pictorial representation of your
plant – not compulsory though (Hassan et al., 2015)
At most; Two to three slides, 4 bullet per slides, four lines per
bullet, and 14 lines per slide (Sonuga, 2013)
Reference all bullets, and do it correctly (Akinsebikan and Idio,
2006)
Avoid using references at that are above 10 years, although, some
standards may be very old e.g. Ohms law, Definition of matter,
Almighty formula, even how they came about the name “University
of Ibadan” (Gabriel, et al., 2010)
Don’t be too stylish. black/blue/brown font on white background
would be perfect
Avoid over-wording, it is called “power point”, not “power word” –
as in the NEXT SLIDE!
INTRODUCTION
The introduction slide should carry salient points from your introduction, literature review
and uses (Oso, 2012).
You might want to use one or two pictorial representation of your plant – not compulsory
though (Hassan et al., 2015)
At most; Two to three slides, 4 bullet per slides, four lines per bullet, and 14 lines per slide
(Sonuga, 2013)
Reference all bullets, and do it correctly (Akinsebikan and Idio, 2006)
Avoid using references at that are above 10 years, although, some standards may be very old
e.g. Ohms law, Definition of matter, Almighty formula, even how they came about the name
“University of Ibadan” (Gabriel, et al., 2010)
Don’t be too stylish.White and black/blue would be perfect
Avoid over-wording, it’s a power point, not a power word
The introduction slide should carry salient points from your introduction, literature review
and uses (Oso, 2012).
You might want to use one or two pictorial representation of your plant – not compulsory
though (Hassan et al., 2015)
At most; Two to three slides, 4 bullet per slides, four lines per bullet, and 14 lines per slide
(Sonuga, 2013)
Reference all bullets, and do it correctly (Akinsebikan and Idio, 2006)
Avoid using references at that are above 10 years, although, some standards may be very old
e.g. Ohms law, Definition of matter, Almighty formula, even how they came about the name
“University of Ibadan” (Gabriel, et al., 2010)
Don’t be too stylish.White and black/blue would be perfect
Avoid over-wording, it’s a power point, not a power word
INTRODUCTION …this is wrong!
JUSTIFICATION
There has been an uncountable number of seminar
organized by the department of Botany, University of Ibadan,
which must b attended by postgraduate students of the
department including MSc., MPhil., and PhD. However, due to
the fact that the MSc. Seminar Presentation is a big deal to
every MSc. Third semester student, there is need to come up
with ideas that would expose them to the tricks behind
making a good presentation, and increase their pre-existing
knowledge of how to make a seminar presentation.
JUSTIFICATION
Justify your work, tell us the rationale behind it, make a
statement the of problem you are trying to address
Justification is Statement of problem …correct
Justification is different from statement of problem
…wrong
Do not reference except in cases of quotes or examples,
and this situation might not apply to botany
Do not bullet except in rare cases
AIM AND OBJECTIVES
This research is aimed at revealing to the masters student, the
secret behind making a good seminar presentation
The objectives include; To
get the masters students informed
bring it to the notice of the department
make a 20 minute PowerPoint presentation …without
making them sleep
get feedback from the students
Materials Used
Sample Collection
Method
Experimental Design
AnalyticalTools Used
MATERIALS AND METHODS
There MAY be no need for you to list the materials as some of
them would be reflected when talking about the methodology.
Some people separate materials from method - STILL OKAY!!!
The number of slides varies by research, but it is advisable not to
go beyond three slides – MAY BE MORETHOUGH!
Sample collection is largely dependent on type of research
Names and number of species collected should be included, as
well as their locations.
It is wise to italicize Botanical names and include the GPS locations
of the location the plants were collected, whether locally or
internationally named locations.
Some people also add voucher number or authentication number
- ADVISABLE
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Methods may not be explained if it has been used before, but please
state the method and reference the research paper in which it was
explicitly stated – PLEASE MAKE SURE the paper is easily
accessible, and that you know the method well you know the method
VERYVERY WELL
Reference every method used if it has been used before, and in the
case of modification of a method, state the reference too, if not
modified by you.
Experimental designs used should be stated especially for field
researchers. Laboratory based researchers may not have too serious
experimental designs enough to be stated – BUT all researches
must/usually have an experimental design
Units of measurements must be stated
Magnifications must be stated if used – x10 or Mag 10 or 10micron
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Analysis may be quantitative or qualitative, either ways, analytical tools
should be explicitly stated
IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THERE MUST BE A FORM
OF ANALYSIS, EITHER QUANTITATIVE OR QUALITATIVE
OR BOTH
Quantitative tools include – DMRT, SAS, SPSS etc, usually very
peculiar to Ethnobotany, Mycology, Pathology, Ecology, Lower Green
Plants, Physiology
Qualitative tools include – PAUP, Phylip, SeqMan, BioEdit,
Photomicrography etc, very peculiar to Anatomy, Taxonomy,
Phylogenetics, Palynology/Paleaobotany
Both analytical tools are usually combined to give a robust result and
discussion. It is however not compulsory for both to be applied in
equal proportions …especially because
There may be more of quantitative results in some research, while
others have more of qualitative results
They are dependent on each other
MATERIALS AND METHODS
RESULTS
Be direct and straight to the point
Record important results
Present table without lines except for borders above and below
Figures or plates should be arranged neatly; maximum of 6 per pageonly if you are working on comparative studies
“Figure” is the modern word is the same as “Plates” which is anarchaic word. Any of the two is accepted as long as you stick to onethroughout the work.
Graphs, charts, trees should be under figures/plates, and it should beone per page
Titles of tables should be above, while title of figures should be below
Follow the tables and figures numerically and continue from previousnumbering especially if you have some figures or plates in previousslides
Label figures neatly, with magnification (x10 or mag. 10).
Use keys where necessary
“title showing” or “table showing” are words that should be avoided
DO NOT REFERENCE RESULTS
RESULTS
Fig. 1:Title of figures MUST be below the figures x10 …CORRECT
Fig. 1: Diagram showing title of figures MUST be below x10 …WRONG
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DSCVB
C
KEY: SC-Stomata Complex;VB-Vascular Bundles; D-Druses;T-Trichomes; C-Cystoliths
RESULTS
Fig. 1: I will leave you to go and find out how to title graphs, charts, trees, etc …CORRECT
Fig. 1: Diagram showing I will leave you to go and find out how to title graphs, charts, trees, etc …WRONG
A
B
C
D
RESULTSTable 1:Title of tables MUST be above the table …CORRECT
Table 1:Table showing title of tables MUST be above …WRONG
Table source: www.google.com
DISCUSSION
Should be concise and straight to the point
Try limit it to at most; 3 slides, 4 bullets per slide, 4 lines
per bullet, and 14 lines per slide
In each bullet, talk about at least one result against other
research works in that line
Every bullet could either support, oppose, or corroborate
other research work, but PLEASE, every discussion
bullet must be referenced
CONCLUSION
• After been exposed to tricks on having a good
presentation, it should be NOTED that conclusion
should not be referenced especially because you are the
one making the conclusion.
• It may also be bulleted if you have more than one, but try
limit the bullets to 3 or 4 per slide
RECOMMENDATION
• If you have any recommendation, always separate it from
conclusion, as they are totally different words.
• It is not compulsory for every research work to have a
recommendation if you are still on the work, but it is
advisable to recommend because it is evidence that you want
your work to influence the world, or have a follow up
research that would influence the world.
• It is permitted to bullet recommendations as well if you have
more than one.
OPTIONAL SLIDES
• Acknowledgement may not be compulsory
• Reference page should be left out. You may choose to put
it, but PLEASE, don’t talk about it.
• ThankYou page
Bring alongs: Book, Biro, System and Flash drive
Dress well: be very comfortable
◦ Recommended: plain shirt, tie, suit, black/navy blue trouser and skirt,
neck scarf, broch, rose, flat shiny black shoes, well
brushed/combed/plaited/neatly packed hair
◦ Avoid: native, high heels, bow-tie, red shirt, white skirts/trouser
Gesticulations should be slightly flairful (if there is a word like that)
Smile once in a while
Do not panic at any point in time
Be relaxed, go easy and fast at the same time …lol
Do not shout – you are talking into the mic
Be passionate about the presentation
Look into your friend’s eyes when you get stuck, the answers are
in his or her smile and gesticulations
OTHERS
OTHERS
Skip unnecessary points
When you are corrected, don’t try to argue, don’t just say noted.PLEASE listen and take it down on your note - It showsseriousness
Make an attempt to logically answer every question thrown atyou
If you do not have a response to a question, please confess bysaying “I don’t know, but I’ll check it up after now” – BUT don’talways “not know”
PLEASE Mind your language because what soundsnormal/ordinary to you may be really offensive to someone else– Personal experience
It is not your job to call anyone to order, it is the job of themoderator – BUT there should be no need for that, as yourpresentation should win everyone’s attention
Don’t bite/chew your pen, or stare into space
Ssssshhhh …MY SECRET WEAPONLook deeply into your lecturers and colleagues eyes at everysecond of the presentation, even when they are asking theirquestions
Why
It naturally builds your confidence
It may lower the stance or strong resolve of the people you arepresenting to
They become too attentive
They may even become too passionate to stop clapping for youafter your presentation
On a flip side
If you try this as a girl when being asked out by a guy, he mayloose confidence/ego and begin to stammer
If you try it as a guy asking a girl out, who knows, you might justland your dream girl
If you two try it out when he’s asking you out …I wouldn’t havean answer to what - I’ve never experienced it
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
All references in the ‘introduction” slide are names of graduatestudents in the Department of Botany, University of Ibadan, andare used for illustrations sake, as no paper was published relatingto this at this time slideshow was designed.
All ideas are based on my personal experiences fromconferences and seminars attended, videos watched, books read.
All the figures used are from my personal research work.
I am currently a PhD student at the department of Botany,University of Ibadan
My academic interests include: systematics/taxonomy,phylogenetics, plant anatomy, developmental plantbiology/ontogeny, digitization, dna barcoding
My extracurricular interests include: going on field trips, writing,reading, playing board games, playing the piano, exploringcomputer limits, traveling, making friends, and cooking
Contact me: [email protected] …twitter, facebook,linkedin, Instagram, academia