Presentations

Tips for Presentations/Lectures/Defenses

• Understand your audience: Tailor the content of your presentation to the knowledge and interests of your audience. At a chair for Data Management, the focus should be on relevant technical details and practical applications. Some details/abbreviations are considered commonly known.
• Set clear goals: Define what your presentation aims to achieve. Are you explaining a concept, presenting research results, or proposing a solution?
• Structure your presentation: Use a clear structure: an introduction (problem statement), the main part (analysis, methods, or results), and a conclusion (summary and outlook).
• Highlight the key points: Focus on 3-5 main statements that your audience should take away.
• Use visual aids: Utilize diagrams, charts, and tables to make complex data visually appealing!
• Practice time management: Ensure your presentation fits within the allotted time frame. Otherwise, we will stop you.
• Speak clearly and confidently: Avoid jargon, speak clearly, and maintain eye contact with your audience.
• Prepare for a Q&A session: Anticipate potential questions in advance and allocate time for responding to them. Most formats include a 5-15 minute Q&A session.
• Check the technology: Test all equipment like projectors and microphones in advance and have a backup plan for technical issues. You can always access the rooms or BBB at the university!
• Don't show code: Although we are all computer scientists, we do not want to see code! Describe the processes/methods/findings and include the code in the appendix of the written report!