The Craft of Scientific Presentations: Critical Steps to Succeed and Critical Errors to Avoid

Appendix A: Checklist for Scientific Presentations

Table A-1: Checklist for scientific presentations. [*]

Speech

Necessary information conveyed?

Assertions supported?

Audience targeted?

Tone controlled?

Terms defined?

Examples given?

Structure

Organization of Beginning

Transitions

Scope defined?

Beginning ?middle?

Topic justified?

Between main points of middle?

Proper background given?

Middle ?ending?

Talk memorably mapped?

Organization of Middle

Emphasis

Divisions of middle logical?

Repetition used effectively?

Arguments methodically made?

Placement used effectively?

Organization of Conclusion

Main points summarized? Closure achieved?

Presentation Slides

Slides orient the audience?

Slides show key images?

Slides are clear to read?

Slides show key results?

Slides have proper level of detail?

Slides show talk's organization?

Delivery

Speaker controls nervousness?

Eye contact made?

Speaker shows energy?

Movements contribute?

Speaker exudes confidence?

Equipment handled smoothly?

Voice engages?

Questions handled convincingly?

Speed is appropriate?

Questions handled succinctly?

Filler phrases ("uh") are avoided?

Time is appropriate?

[*]Not every item on this list applies to every presentation.

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